Science & Health

Astronomers discover 3 planets orbiting younger Sun-like star

Three planets were discovered in images taken by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) between October and December 2018.

Feb 14, 2021

Positive Effect: 66% healthcare workers report mild side-effects post-vax: Survey

A survey on health workers showed that 66% of them faced mild side-effects after vaccination but the positive side of the story is that they are responding to the vaccines, and are safe and there is no need to fear that it will harm

Feb 14, 2021

Are you consuming right cooking oil for your health; Here's what experts say

Amid a wide range of cooking oils, choosing the right one is very important to ensure a nutritious meal as it has a significant impact on health. Dietitian and Public Health nutritionist Swati Bathwal explains which oil is right for you.

Feb 14, 2021

Destination Mars: Race for Red Planet heats up as 3 missions make simultaneous visit this month

February 2021 will be remembered in science history as a month that witnessed a rare rendezvous with three Mars missions entering the orbit of Mars -- China's Tianwen-1 probe, United Arab Emirates' Mars Hope orbiter and US space agency NASA's Perseverance rover landing on the Red Planet

Feb 12, 2021

Roche's arthritis drug cuts deaths in hospitalised COVID-19 patients: UK study shows

The findings - from the RECOVERY trial, which has been testing a range of potential treatments for COVID-19 since March 2020 - should help clear up confusion about tocilizumab.

Feb 12, 2021

One for humanity: Bamboo tower produces 25 gallons of water from thin air

The scarcity of potable water is a reality of not just African villages but several places across the world. The bamboo structure sources local materials and is easy to assemble

Feb 10, 2021

Environmentalists up in arms against balloon test flight in Sweden for solar geoengineering experiment

A balloon test flight in Sweden ahead of solar geoengineering experiment to reverse global warming with artificial volcanic eruptions in stratosphere and cool the surface of Earth has met with strong opposition from green groups around the world

Feb 9, 2021

Himalayan glaciers sensitive to climate change, rapidly shrinking: Explain experts

After Uttarakhand glacier disaster, it's time to take a longer look at how the Himalayan mountain range will affect the people living at the downstream

Feb 9, 2021

COVID-19 scare pushed 500 crore multivitamins off shelves in India during pandemic

2020 was certainly the most challenging year in recent history as the entire world battled COVID-19 pandemic. Now, data shows how Indians rushed to buy multivitamins like never before.

Feb 9, 2021

China's space probe captures first image of Mars

The most challenging part of China's space probe Tianwen-1 mission will be soft landing the rover lasting seven to eight minutes

Feb 6, 2021

More than social distancing, it's weather that plays crucial role in spreading coronavirus, finds study

A new study has found that it is weather that plays crucial role in spreading the novel coronavirus that originated from Wuhan, and has already infected more than 100 million people worldwide

Feb 5, 2021

India: Pfizer gives up; withdraws COVID-19 vaccine emergency use application

Pfizer has decided to withdraw its application for Emergency Use Authorisation of its Covid-19 vaccine in India.

Feb 5, 2021

700 year old banyan tree gets saline treatment

MRP: When a tree is axed, that's equivalent to a debit of Rs 72 lakh from your account, this is how [details]

In one of the papers published in 1979, the actual price of a tree's services over a 50-year-lifespan was estimated at Rs $196,250

Feb 5, 2021

Aliens are trying to contact humans due to these reasons, says astrophysicist [details inside]

According to Jacco van Loon, Astrophysicist and Director of Keele Observatory, Keele University, aliens might visit earth as the blue planet has the perfect conditions to host life that's not found elsewhere in space

Feb 4, 2021

Attention foodies: $500,000 on offer if you find a way to feed astronauts [details]

NASA asks foodies to formulate an effective nutrition strategy for astronauts that could produce less waste and weight

Feb 4, 2021

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Science & Health

Astronomers discover 3 planets orbiting younger Sun-like star

Positive Effect: 66% healthcare workers report mild side-effects post-vax: Survey

Are you consuming right cooking oil for your health; Here's what experts say

Destination Mars: Race for Red Planet heats up as 3 missions make simultaneous visit this month

Roche's arthritis drug cuts deaths in hospitalised COVID-19 patients: UK study shows

One for humanity: Bamboo tower produces 25 gallons of water from thin air

Environmentalists up in arms against balloon test flight in Sweden for solar geoengineering experiment

Himalayan glaciers sensitive to climate change, rapidly shrinking: Explain experts

COVID-19 scare pushed 500 crore multivitamins off shelves in India during pandemic

China's space probe captures first image of Mars

More than social distancing, it's weather that plays crucial role in spreading coronavirus, finds study

India: Pfizer gives up; withdraws COVID-19 vaccine emergency use application

MRP: When a tree is axed, that's equivalent to a debit of Rs 72 lakh from your account, this is how [details]

Aliens are trying to contact humans due to these reasons, says astrophysicist [details inside]

Attention foodies: $500,000 on offer if you find a way to feed astronauts [details]

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]