Science & Health

Microplastic sizes in Hudson-Raritan Estuary and coastal areas remain a cause to worry

A Rutgers study found tiny pieces of plastic in the Hudson-Raritan Estuary in New Jersey and New York indicating that stormwater is the main source of plastic pollution of the seas and oceans

Mar 2, 2021

PSLV rocket puts Brazil, US & Indian satellites into orbit

India on Sunday morning successfully placed into orbit 19 satellites including Brazil's earth observation satellite Amazonia-1-the primary passenger-in a text book style.

Mar 1, 2021

PM Modi receives his 1st Covid vaccine dose at AIIMS

PM Narendra Modi received his Covid vaccine at AIIMS on Monday

Mar 1, 2021

Satellite launch beginning of strong India-Brazil partnership: Brazilian Minister

An astronaut himself, Pontes said the successful launch represents a new era for the Brazilian satellite industry and the first step to a partnership between India and Brazil to grow further.

Feb 28, 2021

ISRO successfully launches Amazonia-1 into space; strengthens India-Brazil ties [details]

Amazonia-1 is the first Earth Observation satellite to be completely designed, integrated, tested and operated by Brazil and launched into orbit by India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C51).

Feb 28, 2021

Fresh COVID-19 cases, deaths spiking again in India; reasons explained

The positivity rate has been rising gradually, which is now at 1.48 percent. As per the Ministry's data, there are 1,64,511 active cases at present after 11,718 patients were discharged in a day.

Feb 28, 2021

ISRO Launches 18 rockets Sunday morning, including Brazil's Amazonia-1 satellite

At 10.24 a.m. the 44.4 metre tall PSLV-C51 rocket blasted off from the first launch pad here laden with 19 satellites-foreign and Indian- and slowly rose-up towards the skies with thick orange flame at its tail.

Feb 28, 2021

Scientists find elusive particle Neutrino in the death of a star, link it to origins of universe's highest-energy particles

Scientists found the presence of a high-energy neutrino--a particularly elusive particle--in the wake of a star's destruction as it is consumed by a black hole

Feb 25, 2021

What if NASA succeeds in finding concrete proof of alien life on Mars

A top NASA scientist had previously predicted that alien life, at least in its microbial form, will be discovered on Mars in 2021

Feb 22, 2021

Unexpected decrease in ammonia emissions during COVID lockdowns in China surprises scientists

The reduction in ammonia, which is essentially a rural phenomenon, has reflected in urban regions of China during the initial lockdown period of 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Feb 22, 2021

Gene involved in type of childhood cancer identified

The new method is used to identify two genes -- USP24 and USP44 -- with potential to affect the outcomes of young patients with neuroblastoma

Feb 21, 2021

Study reveals real-time dialogue with a dreaming person is possible

Speaking and eliciting reply with a person while he was dreaming is possible, says new study

Feb 21, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines of India decoded

With a lot of doubts and misinformation surrounding COVID-19 vaccines, here's a detailed look at what vaccines are available and to be made available in India. Dr Jagadish Hiremath helps understand the different vaccines of India.

Feb 20, 2021

Who is Swati Mohan; Indian-American spearheaded NASA rover landing on Mars

"Touchdown confirmed!" It was Swati Mohan who virtually spearheaded the successful landing of Perseverance.

Feb 20, 2021

Detecting COVID-19 through voice samples could replace painful nasal poking [how it works]

Researchers at IISc in Bengaluru have devised a new method of COVID-19 testing, which could replace the painful nasal swab test.

Feb 20, 2021