Science & Health

Giant scorpion fossils discovered recently in erstwhile Gondwana land; First ever eurypterid known

T. xiushanensis is the first mixtopterid found in what may be the supercontinent Gondwana, formed after Pangaea split in two.

Oct 19, 2021

Planet 9: Is it existing in Neptune's shadow? TESS survey to reveal truth

The fact that astronomers have not yet observed Planet Nine implies that, if it exists, it is a dull, slow-moving planet obscured by starlight.

Oct 18, 2021

Venus never had oceans, couldn't support life: Study

The astrophysicists' simulations also revealed that the Earth could easily have suffered the same fate as Venus.

Oct 17, 2021

Dogs Can Exhibit Behaviour Similar to Human ADHD; Age, Breed, Gender Play Crucial Role In Condition [Details]

According to researchers from the University of Helsinki, dogs can spontaneously exhibit high levels of hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention—key components of human ADHD.

Oct 17, 2021

Children With COVID-19 Carry High Viral Loads; Can Harbor Levels of SARS-CoV-2 Virus Similar to Hospitalized Adults [Study]

A new multi-institutional study has stated that there is no correlation between the severity of disease and viral load in pediatric cases of COVID-19.

Oct 16, 2021

NASA's Lucy spacecraft is scheduled to launch tomorrow; To explore Jupiter's Trojan asteroids [Watch Video]

Lucy, led by SwRI, will explore eight asteroids in 12 years, breaking records on route to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids.

Oct 15, 2021

'Broken Heart' Syndrome On Rise Among Women; Higher In Middle-aged, Older Women [Study]

According to a new study, there has been a rising incidence in the diagnoses of 'Broken Heart' syndrome, which is also known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, among women.

Oct 14, 2021

Biodiversity: Over 100 nations adopt Kunming Declaration, Japan increases fund

The landmark post-2020 global biodiversity framework is expected to be approved in May 2022, following official discussions in January 2022.

Oct 14, 2021

Common Virus Found to Manipulate Immune Genes to Disrupt Defenses; May Boost Vaccine and Drug Development [Study]

In a new study, researchers have discovered that a protein produced by RSV known as nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) can impede the immune defenses of the body.

Oct 13, 2021

Unexpected results of nuclear reactions found within stars

The extremely powerful magnetic fields experienced in space only serve to increase the already extreme temperatures.

Oct 13, 2021

This Icy-Glue May Keep Antarctic Ice-Shelf Together Longer Than Estimated; Slow Down Global Warming, Sea Level Rise [NASA Study]

Researchers find ice shelves, the floating tongues of glaciers over the ocean, slow the rate at which Antarctica's glaciers contribute to global warming and sea level rise

Oct 13, 2021

Exoplanets might be reaching out to Earth; in a first, radio signals detected

Two days ago, space scientists discovered radio signals sent by planets outside of the solar system, possibly indicating the existence of hidden dwarf planets.

Oct 13, 2021

Adverse complications for COVID-positive mothers and their newborns; adds weight to vaccination cry

In a new study, researchers found "significant differences" in symptomatic COVID-positive mothers and healthy ones, while respiratory complications were noted in their newborns.

Oct 12, 2021

SEC recommends Covaxin for children aged 2 to 18 years; DGCI approval soon

It was only last week that reports quoting official sources claimed that Bharat Biotech completed the Phase 2/3 trials of Covaxin for use in children aged 2 to 18 and now SEC has given the recommendation to DCGI for the use of vaccine on children

Oct 12, 2021

How Water Disappeared on Mars? NASA's Perseverance Rover Reveals History of Water on Red Planet

NASA's Perseverance rover, currently exploring Jezero Crater on Mars, has shared new insights which reveal that the Red planet had sustained interactions with water, according to a new study by the mission scientists.

Oct 12, 2021