Science & Health

CDC is shockingly confused about COVID-19 transmission; risks American lives

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is setting a dangerous precedent by changing COVID-19 rules back and forth, causing confusion at a sensitive time such as the pandemic.

Sep 22, 2020

Tata's paper-strip COVID test costs Rs 500; how it works [Explained]

Comparably to home-pregnancy test, the paper strip when immersed in Feluda mix, will eventually form lines, with two lines standing for positive and one for negative.

Sep 22, 2020

As 'Corona cards' guarantee to ward off COVID, UP doctors warn against false promises

Doctors discuss the risks of buying into the idea of the new 'Corona cards' in the market which promise to keep COVID-19 out.

Sep 21, 2020

As the burden of atrial fibrillation (AFib) in India makes it an important health issue, Cupertino-based iPhone maker on Thursday brought its much-anticipated ECG app and irregular rhythm notification feature to Apple Watch users to India.

Apple and Canadian researchers join hands to empower heart failure patients

Apple has joined forces with a team of Canadian researchers to help heart failure patients monitor their health. A study will be launched this year to study heart failure management.

Sep 20, 2020

Mathura doctor caught giving his own samples for COVID testing

To meet COVID sampling target, Mathura doctor gives 15 of his own samples [video viral]

A doctor in Mathura was seen in a viral video giving his own sample 15 times to meet the sampling test target for COVID-19. Netizens have called for an enquiry into the matter.

Sep 20, 2020

World leaders drew 2020 deadline to save earth; set 20 goals, achieved none in 10 years

As a result, one million species are at the risk of extinction, as nature degrades new opportunities emerge for spread of viruses like this year's Coronavirus.

Sep 17, 2020

Alien creature spotted crawling on Venus; Russians' decades-old discovery sparks debate

The alleged alien creature spotted on Venus moved when the Soviet Union's Venere probe zoomed its camera

Sep 16, 2020

Engineer's Day 2020: Karnataka can never forget M Visvesvaraya | Here's why

Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya is remembered as one of India's best engineers in history. On his birth anniversary 15th September, India celebrates Engineers Day in his honour.

Sep 15, 2020

Total Solar Eclipse, Niribu, apocalypse, doomsday,

Brace yourself: Mass extinction event and another pandemic to hit earth before 2100

Attenborough believes that humans have already breached four of the nine thresholds in nature, which could cause devastating outcomes

Sep 14, 2020

Those eating at restaurants most likely bring in Covid; CDC study finds

That's partly because wearing a mask not an option while eating and drinking, say researchers.

Sep 13, 2020

Yoga, daily walks, Chyawanprash: Post-COVID protocols issued by Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has now issued new guidelines for post-COVID care stressing on the need for immunity-boosting, chyawanprash and Ayurveda

Sep 13, 2020

Bengaluru: People shield themselves using umbrellas during rains in Bengaluru on July 20, 2020.

Why parts of Bengaluru were flooded after downpour; netizens share glimpses

A downpour over the past day or so has left Bengaluru swimming quite literally. Netizens have been asking why this must be the case, and there are numerous possibilities from urban planning, to unchecked construction, lake reclamations and more.

Sep 10, 2020

Timelapse shows spread of Oregon Eagle Creek wildfire

Oregon skies redder than blood; what caused the 'apocalyptic' visuals

This isn't the first unfortunate incident of wildfires; similarly this is not the first time the sky has turned unbelievably red. Read on for recent similar instances

Sep 10, 2020

Bengaluru: First case of COVID reinfection reported after a month of recovery

The battle for Bengaluru has not been won, in a turnaround, a woman in Bengaluru has now tested positive a month after testing negative for COVID-19 making her the first case of reinfection in the city.

Sep 6, 2020

Can seeds survive 100 years: Agri-researchers begin Arctic experiment

An experiment has begun in the Arctic at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault to find to how long seeds live. This seed longevity experiment will last a century, and Hyderabad-based ICRISAT has made its contribution to the experiment as well.