Science & Health

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

'Virgin Births' of Two California Condor Chicks Reported; First Confirmed Cases In Species [Details]

In a new study, researchers from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance announced the birth of two California condor chicks born to two different dams (female condors), despite the dams having access to mates.

Oct 31, 2021

Delta variant detected in 99% COVID samples: Delhi govt data

In the months of June and July, 90 percent and 52 percent of samples were detected with delta variants.

Oct 31, 2021

Honeybees Employ Social distancing to Protect Themselves from Parasites Infesting Hive, Finds Study

According to a new study, Apis mellifera, or European honeybee, colonies respond to the infestation of Varroa destructor, a harmful parasite, by changing their interactions with the members of the nest to increase the social distance between old and young bees.

Oct 30, 2021

Fitness fetish post Covid-19 may cost you your life; Bengaluru doctor warns against it [watch]

During the pandemic, the number of cases affected by myocarditis (an inflammation of the heart muscle), post recovering from symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 has been widely reported. In some cases, the condition resulting from viral infections has turned fatal too.

Oct 30, 2021

Hubble Telescope suffers glitch, instruments go into "safe mode"

Hubble recently went offline for more than a month after suffering a glitch due to a glitch in its payload computer

Oct 30, 2021

Scientists detect new phase of water inside other planets

To create superionic ice, the scientists compressed water between two diamonds, the hardest substance on Earth, simulating the tremendous pressure seen at the planet's core.

Oct 30, 2021

It's Halloween Time In Space Too; NASA's Hubble Captures Eerie Celestial Images

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured some eerie celestial images that appear to be a glimpse into a hypnotising vortex.

Oct 30, 2021

New Breathalyzer Can Identify COVID-19 In Critically Ill Patients; Provides Results Within 15 Seconds [Details]

In a new multi-institutional study, researchers have described a novel breath test that can detect a distinct 'breath print' in patients critically ill with COVID-19.

Oct 29, 2021

NASA's Juno Spacecraft Discoveries Offer First Surprising 3D View of Jupiter Atmosphere

Juno observed that the gas giant's south pole is shaped like a pentagon by five cyclonic storms and its north pole is shaped like an octagon by eight cyclonic storms.

Oct 29, 2021

Australia's special trade envoy Tony Abbott during a meeting in New Delhi

Shoot a mail to any tree in Melbourne! Trees have ID numbers, email; People often write love notes

Melbourne's Urban Forest and Ecology Team's interactive map makes it possible for citizens to find out about any tree in the council area, its genus and age by just clicking on it. The most popular tree, reportedly, is about 80-year-old Golden Elm tree

Oct 28, 2021

How to Find Hidden Oceans in Distant Planets? Use Chemistry [Study]

A new study shows how the chemicals in an exoplanet's atmosphere can, in some cases, reveal whether or not the temperature on its surface is too hot for liquid water.

Oct 28, 2021

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Science & Health

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]

'Virgin Births' of Two California Condor Chicks Reported; First Confirmed Cases In Species [Details]

Delta variant detected in 99% COVID samples: Delhi govt data

Honeybees Employ Social distancing to Protect Themselves from Parasites Infesting Hive, Finds Study

Fitness fetish post Covid-19 may cost you your life; Bengaluru doctor warns against it [watch]

Hubble Telescope suffers glitch, instruments go into "safe mode"

Scientists detect new phase of water inside other planets

It's Halloween Time In Space Too; NASA's Hubble Captures Eerie Celestial Images

New Breathalyzer Can Identify COVID-19 In Critically Ill Patients; Provides Results Within 15 Seconds [Details]

NASA's Juno Spacecraft Discoveries Offer First Surprising 3D View of Jupiter Atmosphere

Shoot a mail to any tree in Melbourne! Trees have ID numbers, email; People often write love notes

How to Find Hidden Oceans in Distant Planets? Use Chemistry [Study]

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]