Science & Health

Why cold leads to increase in air pollution in Indo-Gangetic plains [Explainer]

Scientists have reiterated the need for particular vigilance this season, stating that because weather and/or meteorological phenomena are beyond human control, the focus should remain on reducing local emissions.

Nov 6, 2021

Half the world's fossil fuel assets will be worthless by 2036, says study

There is a massive drop in demand for fossil fuels like oil and gas which will affect the geo political landscape. Study says countries that are slow to decarbonise will suffer but early movers will profit.

Nov 6, 2021

Pfizer's COVID-19 Pill May Reduce Severe Illness; Drugmaker Claims 89% Reduction In Risk of Hospitalization, Death [Details]

Pfizer made the announcement based on the interim analysis of the Phase 2/3 EPIC-HR (Evaluation of Protease Inhibition for COVID-19 in High-Risk Patients) study that evaluated the efficacy of Paxlovid .

Nov 6, 2021

Gene that doubles risk of lung failure due to Covid common in South Asians [Study]

60 per cent of South Asians and 15 per cent of Europeans carry the high-risk version of the gene that doubles the risk of lung failure.

Nov 5, 2021

India logs over 12,885 COVID cases, total active cases decline to 1.48 lakh

India registered 12,885 new Covid-19 cases and 461 deaths in the last 24 hrs

Nov 5, 2021

Known for reducing diabetes, sorghum can help boost immunity, especially amid Covid: Study

Studies indicate that while the juice from stem/stalk of the crop can be utilised for production of ethanol, jaggery and nutritive low calorie sugar syrup, the grains obtained can be used extensively as a healthier flour, replacing 'maida' or 'wheat flour'.

Nov 5, 2021

Human brain cells not infected by Covid virus: Study

For the study, the team adapted a form of skull base surgery to remove tissue from the olfactory mucosa and bulb of Covid-19 patients within about an hour of their death.

Nov 4, 2021

Brains of Individuals With Bipolar Disorder Undergo Structural Changes; Increases Episodes of Mania [Study]

A new study has was found that the cortex, the outermost layer of the brain, undergoes considerable abnormal changes over time in people with bipolar disorder.

Nov 4, 2021

These Two Small NASA Instruments to ISS to be Game Changers in Weather Forecast

The Compact Ocean Wind Vector Radiometer (COWVR) instrument is to measure the direction and speed of winds at the ocean surface, while the Temporal Experiment for Storms and Tropical Systems (TEMPEST) looks at atmospheric humidity.

Nov 4, 2021

Covaxin's shelf life extended to 12 months; CDSCO approves after reviewing data [details]

The CDSCO had given its approval for extending the shelf life to nine months after Bharat Biotech submitted updated accelerated and real-time stability data of Covaxin, whihc is now further extended to 12 months from the date of manufacturing.

Nov 3, 2021

Elon Musk-owned satellite company Starlink opens India subsidiary, what's next

Starlink announced earlier last month that it will focus its broadband services on ten rural Lok Sabha seats.

Nov 2, 2021

Niloufer hospital, one of Telangana's biggest government-run hospital located near Lakdikapul, Hyderabad

Infant dies after oxygen denied over ₹100 bribe in Hyderabad; hospital denies allegations [details]

The little boy was suffering from lung ailments and breathed his last on Saturday. The matter gained attention only when it was brought to light on Sunday.

Nov 1, 2021

India's stance at COP 26: Why the country rejected calls for net-zero carbon emissions

After China and the US, India is the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. At the conference, India aims to push wealthier nations to transfer technology to help deal with fallout from global warming

Nov 1, 2021

Asteroid 2021 UA1 just passed by Earth 3,000 km away, unnoticed by scientists

The asteroid 2021 UA1 reached Earth from behind, moving in the opposite direction of the Sun.

Nov 1, 2021

Zydus Cadila's COVID vaccine could cost as low as Rs 265 per dose [details inside]

Zydus Cadila had proposed a price of Rs 1,900 for its three-dose regimen, and the government is said to be negotiating with the manufacturer to bring down the price.

Oct 31, 2021

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Science & Health

Why cold leads to increase in air pollution in Indo-Gangetic plains [Explainer]

Half the world's fossil fuel assets will be worthless by 2036, says study

Pfizer's COVID-19 Pill May Reduce Severe Illness; Drugmaker Claims 89% Reduction In Risk of Hospitalization, Death [Details]

Gene that doubles risk of lung failure due to Covid common in South Asians [Study]

India logs over 12,885 COVID cases, total active cases decline to 1.48 lakh

Known for reducing diabetes, sorghum can help boost immunity, especially amid Covid: Study

Human brain cells not infected by Covid virus: Study

Brains of Individuals With Bipolar Disorder Undergo Structural Changes; Increases Episodes of Mania [Study]

These Two Small NASA Instruments to ISS to be Game Changers in Weather Forecast

Covaxin's shelf life extended to 12 months; CDSCO approves after reviewing data [details]

Elon Musk-owned satellite company Starlink opens India subsidiary, what's next

Infant dies after oxygen denied over ₹100 bribe in Hyderabad; hospital denies allegations [details]

India's stance at COP 26: Why the country rejected calls for net-zero carbon emissions

Asteroid 2021 UA1 just passed by Earth 3,000 km away, unnoticed by scientists

Zydus Cadila's COVID vaccine could cost as low as Rs 265 per dose [details inside]

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]