Science & Health

Researchers identify highly effective antibodies against Covid-19 in Germany

In a new development in global research into COVID-19, researchers in Germany have identified 'highly effective' antibodies that can fight Coronavirus allowing them to pursue a passive vaccination.

Sep 26, 2020

Covid-hit Karnataka defers reopening schools to Sept 30

Karnataka government has now held off on the reopening of schools to September 30th due to the cases of Coronavirus in the state.

Sep 22, 2020

FILE PHOTO: A pharmacist displays a box of Dexamethasone at the Erasme Hospital amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Brussels, Belgium, June 16, 2020. REUTERS

Study suggests dengue may provide some immunity against COVID

A new study that analysed the coronavirus outbreak in Brazil has found a link between the spread of the virus and past outbreaks of dengue fever that suggests exposure to the mosquito-transmitted illness may provide some level of immunity against Covid-19.

Sep 22, 2020

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

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Science & Health

Researchers identify highly effective antibodies against Covid-19 in Germany

Covid-hit Karnataka defers reopening schools to Sept 30

Study suggests dengue may provide some immunity against COVID

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

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

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

Apple and Canadian researchers join hands to empower heart failure patients

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]