Science & Health

India logs 13,091 fresh Covid-19 cases, 340 deaths in 24 hours

Union Health Ministry said 13,091 new Covid-19 cases have been reported with 340 deaths in the last 24 hours, while the nationwide death toll has increased to 4,62,189.

Nov 11, 2021

India logs 11,466 fresh Covid cases; 460 fatalities in 24 hrs

On Wednesday, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that India recorded 11,466 fresh Covid cases in the past 24 hours. A total of 460 fatalities were also reported taking the death toll to 4,61,849.

Nov 10, 2021

Who's Mihir Metkar? Young Indian Scientist Identified by Moderna as Inventor of its Covid Vaccine

Vladimir Presnyak and Guillaume Stewart-Jones are identified as co-applicants in the original patent application.

Nov 10, 2021

Crew-2 astronauts from NASA-SpaceX successfully return to Earth after 199 days in orbit

The crew spent 199 days in orbit, beating NASA's earlier this year's SpaceX Crew-1 mission's record of 168 days.

Nov 10, 2021

New Species of Herbivorous Dinosaur Discovered In Greenland; Lived 214 Million Years Ago [Details]

In a multi-institutional study, researchers have described a new two-legged herbivorous dinosaur called Issi saaneq—which in the Inuit language means "cold bone"—that lived in Greenland 214 million years ago.

Nov 9, 2021

NASA's Landsat 9 Images Show Altering Landscapes of Himalayas; See Stunning Images captured So Far

The amazing Landsat 9 images let us make decisions on water use, wildfire consequences, coral reef deterioration, glacier and ice shelf retreat, and tropical deforestation.

Nov 9, 2021

Delhi temperature dips to 13 degrees; expect 10 degrees in coming days: IMD

According to IMD (India Meteorological Department) The minimum temperature in Delhi dipped to 13 degrees Celsius and the air quality in Delhi-NCR is likely to fluctuate between 'severe' and the higher end of the 'very poor'.

Nov 9, 2021

UK to add India's Covaxin to approved list from Nov 22; brings relief to international travellers [details]

Covaxin will be added to the UK government's approved list of vaccines for international travellers from November 22.Those vaccinated with the Covaxin will not have to self-isolate after arrival in England. Last month Indian vaccine Covishield was also added to the UK's approved list.

Nov 9, 2021

Patients of kidney failure face a higher risk of dying from Covid-19 [Study]

A study says that people with kidney failure who are on dialysis or who have received a kidney transplant face a higher risk of dying from Covid-19 due to differences in their immune system, finds a study.

Nov 9, 2021

NASA Selects New Mission to Study Storms; To Simulate Impacts on Climate Models

Called INCUS, it aims to directly address why convective storms, heavy precipitation, and clouds occur exactly when and where they form.

Nov 9, 2021

Diabetes drug can improve kidney function: Lancet

Dapagliflozin slows the pace of deterioration in kidney function in people with chronic kidney disease, according to a clinical trial including 4,304 participants with CKD (CKD).

Nov 8, 2021

Genetics: Scientists decode why humans are getting taller

The study established that "MC3R affects the timing of sexual maturation, the pace of linear development, and the accumulation of lean mass, all of which are energy-demanding activities."

Nov 8, 2021

Concentration of Abundant Virus Can Serve As Biomarker for COVID-19; May Improve Prognosis [Study]

In a new study, researchers have found that the concentration of Torquetenovirus (TTV) in the saliva of individuals with COVID-19 was correlated to the duration and severity of their infection.

Nov 7, 2021

Unexpected Antibody Type Discovered In Individuals With Malaria; New Insights Into Immune Response Against Disease [Study]

In a new study, researchers detected the production of IgA (Immunoglobulin A) antibodies—that are produced when the mucous membranes of organs such as the lungs are infected—in individuals infected with malaria.

Nov 6, 2021

Catch The Frost Moon: Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse of The Century on Nov 19 [Where to Watch]

It is estimated that the lunar eclipse will last for three hours, 28 minutes and 23 seconds and it will be visible from the north eastern states of India

Nov 6, 2021

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Science & Health

India logs 13,091 fresh Covid-19 cases, 340 deaths in 24 hours

India logs 11,466 fresh Covid cases; 460 fatalities in 24 hrs

Who's Mihir Metkar? Young Indian Scientist Identified by Moderna as Inventor of its Covid Vaccine

Crew-2 astronauts from NASA-SpaceX successfully return to Earth after 199 days in orbit

New Species of Herbivorous Dinosaur Discovered In Greenland; Lived 214 Million Years Ago [Details]

NASA's Landsat 9 Images Show Altering Landscapes of Himalayas; See Stunning Images captured So Far

Delhi temperature dips to 13 degrees; expect 10 degrees in coming days: IMD

UK to add India's Covaxin to approved list from Nov 22; brings relief to international travellers [details]

Patients of kidney failure face a higher risk of dying from Covid-19 [Study]

NASA Selects New Mission to Study Storms; To Simulate Impacts on Climate Models

Diabetes drug can improve kidney function: Lancet

Genetics: Scientists decode why humans are getting taller

Concentration of Abundant Virus Can Serve As Biomarker for COVID-19; May Improve Prognosis [Study]

Unexpected Antibody Type Discovered In Individuals With Malaria; New Insights Into Immune Response Against Disease [Study]

Catch The Frost Moon: Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse of The Century on Nov 19 [Where to Watch]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]