Science & Health

Cosmic collision: Space debris damaged International Space Station [details]

Human-made trash on earth's orbit has been steadily increasing since the 1950s which began with the launch of Sputnik 1

May 31, 2021

How Do Retroviruses Become Infectious; Key Protein That Makes Viral Particles Virulent Discovered

An international team of researchers has discovered how a tiny protein particle makes a retrovirus, Rous sarcoma virus (RSV)—which is similar to HIV virus—infectious; the particle also makes HIV virulent, thereby, potentially explaining the virulence of all retroviruses.

May 30, 2021

Can humans achieve immortality? New study sheds vital clues on maximum lifespan

The study report noted that no humans could live beyond the ''absolute limit of human life''

May 30, 2021

"Don't stop rescue op"; family of missing Barge P305 personnel plead for help [watch]

After a week, the Indian Navy called off the search and rescue operations but the families of missing persons want the nearby islands to be explored too.

May 30, 2021

New Drug Blocks Several Variants of COVID-19; Effective Against "Variant of Concern" [Details]

Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have reported that a drug known as diABZI, showed potent activity against the SARS-CoV-2, including the South African variant B.1.351, a Variant of Concern.

May 30, 2021

Paracetamol Use By Pregnant Mothers Can Lead to ADHD, Autism In Children; New Evidence Suggests Strong Link [Study]

According to the study led by scientists from Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), prenatal exposure to paracetamol increases the chances of offsprings developing ADHD and Autism.

May 29, 2021

Two Women Give Birth Using Mothers' Womb

Covid-19: India gives nod to vaccinate even lactating mothers; what do WHO, CDC have to say

Most of the reservations against vaccinating new mothers have stemmed from the fact that none of the vaccines have been tested on lactating mothers for efficacy or side effects

May 29, 2021

Sri Lanka warned of acid rain due to burning X-Press Pearl cargo ship

As a result of the burning X-Press Pearl container ship, Sri Lanka's Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has warned that acid rain could impact the island nation.

May 29, 2021

Now farmers of Karnataka, Telangana, Chhattisgarh can go for commercial cultivation of apples [Details]

An innovative farmer from Himachal Pradesh develops a new variety that does not require chilling conditions

May 29, 2021

Alien search: This molecular tool could help detect extraterrestrial life in universe

The new molecular tool could be deployed along with space probes to detect alien life that might be thriving in distant space bodies

May 29, 2021

Navigation glitch sends NASA's Mars helicopter on excursion, though safely landed

Ingenuity Mars first flew to the Red Planet on February 18, while being attached to the belly of NASA's Perseverance rover and later became the first to test power flight on another world, the Martian surface

May 29, 2021

Inhaling nanobodies could prevent, effectively treat severe COVID; shows potential for treatment [details]

Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh demonstrated that low doses of an ultrapotent inhalable (or aerosolized) nanobody can prevent and treat acute COVID-19

May 28, 2021

IIT Mandi finds a key protein structure in Covid virus that points to better understanding

The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) has deciphered a portion of the structure of a crucial protein in the Covid-19 virus, which aids in the understanding of the virus's mode of action. Understanding the key function of this can aid in detecting and stopping the infection.

May 28, 2021

A mask designed by Jennifer Veyie, a Professor in Kohima as a conversation starter to highlight the period cycle

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021: Men who take pride in their menses work and how

With every passing generation, a new word for menstruation is unearthed. As the world observes Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021, IBTimes highlights the work of some good men in spreading the awareness

May 28, 2021

Earth is for leaders, Space is for Elon Musk; Competitors say SpaceX heading towards monopoly

From Mars mission to launch of Starlink satellites, Elon Musk is unflinchingly pursuing his space journey

May 28, 2021

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Science & Health

Cosmic collision: Space debris damaged International Space Station [details]

How Do Retroviruses Become Infectious; Key Protein That Makes Viral Particles Virulent Discovered

Can humans achieve immortality? New study sheds vital clues on maximum lifespan

"Don't stop rescue op"; family of missing Barge P305 personnel plead for help [watch]

New Drug Blocks Several Variants of COVID-19; Effective Against "Variant of Concern" [Details]

Paracetamol Use By Pregnant Mothers Can Lead to ADHD, Autism In Children; New Evidence Suggests Strong Link [Study]

Covid-19: India gives nod to vaccinate even lactating mothers; what do WHO, CDC have to say

Sri Lanka warned of acid rain due to burning X-Press Pearl cargo ship

Now farmers of Karnataka, Telangana, Chhattisgarh can go for commercial cultivation of apples [Details]

Alien search: This molecular tool could help detect extraterrestrial life in universe

Navigation glitch sends NASA's Mars helicopter on excursion, though safely landed

Inhaling nanobodies could prevent, effectively treat severe COVID; shows potential for treatment [details]

IIT Mandi finds a key protein structure in Covid virus that points to better understanding

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021: Men who take pride in their menses work and how

Earth is for leaders, Space is for Elon Musk; Competitors say SpaceX heading towards monopoly

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]