Science & Health

Vegan Spider Silk: Will it be an effective alternative to single-use plastics

Researchers have developed a plant-based and sustainable material that could replace single-use plastics in a wide range of consumer products, including vaccine manufacturing.

Jun 14, 2021

What caused Uttarakhand's devastating floods; mystery finally solved [details]

According to a study by an international team of researchers, the devastating floods that occurred in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand were a result of a cataclysmic avalanche.

Jun 13, 2021

Diabetes drug shows potential for treating COVID-19 lung inflammation; how it helps [study]

A multi-institutional study has found that a commonly-prescribed diabetes drug was found to prevent lung inflammation in COVID-19 patients; and discovered the mechanism behind it.

Jun 13, 2021

COVID-19 May Not Cause Cell Death In Kidneys Despite Infecting Them; New Details on Renal Damage Revealed [Study]

According to a new study by a team of Israeli scientists, the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect and replicate within human kidney cells, but may not necessarily cause cell death; thereby providing new insights into renal damage attributed to COVID-19.

Jun 12, 2021

Whales synchronize their deep dives to avoid predators [Study]

Through great diving synchronization, groups of beaked whales lessen predator attacks, according to a study.

Jun 12, 2021

China's Zhurong rover atop Mars surface sends first selfie, other 'touring' group photos

China has revealed new images from its Zhurong rover on Mars, including a beautiful selfie of the rover next to its landing platform.

Jun 12, 2021

Natural compound found in body blocks COVID-19; protects lung cells [details]

According to scientists from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, a bioactive chemical messenger found in the body can block the entry of SARS-CoV-2 into cells.

Jun 12, 2021

Saliva effective than nasal swabs for detecting COVID-19; new technique to help in mass testing [details]

According to a new study, the addition of a single step before testing saliva samples using RT-PCR tests can improve their sensitivity and give accurate results, thereby, providing new hope for mass testing and surveillance of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Jun 11, 2021

Black holes have an unexpected effect beyond their own galaxies, reveals study

A study conducted shows the link between black holes and host galaxies, allowing them to expel matter to enormous distances.

Jun 11, 2021

Napping elephants in China go viral; Expert points out likely reason behind the 500-km journey

Elephant biologist links recent Chinese elephant herd migration journey with mammoth's ability to retain memories; doodles the famous napping scene to shine a light on dynamics of the man-elephant interactions.

Jun 11, 2021

Intimate cosmic fusion: NASA shares astonishing image of merging galaxies [details]

Shock waves rumbled and triggered waves of new star formation as these two galaxies merged together

Jun 10, 2021

NASA finds lockdowns resulted in rapid global decline in ozone depletion

According to a new study, reduced burning and consumption of fossil fuels induced by lockdowns have resulted in a global decline in ozone depletion.

Jun 10, 2021

Warmer temperatures not enough to prevent Covid spread: Study [Details]

Temperature and population density are the most critical elements determining how quickly the virus spreads, according to the study led by Imperial College London experts. Warmer weather isn't enough to stop it from spreading.

Jun 10, 2021

Nanotech-based reusable mask found to block 99.9% bacteria, viruses effectively

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore has invented a reusable "nanotech mask" that can block 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, and particulates. The masks can also be washed and reused up to ten times.

Jun 10, 2021

People afraid of catching Covid are more judgemental, reveals new study

According to experts, people who were more anxious about catching Covid-19 were more critical of others' wrongdoings. The study, from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, was published in the journal Evolutionary Psychology.

Jun 10, 2021