Science & Health

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

Timelapse shows spread of Oregon Eagle Creek wildfire

Oregon skies redder than blood; what caused the 'apocalyptic' visuals

This isn't the first unfortunate incident of wildfires; similarly this is not the first time the sky has turned unbelievably red. Read on for recent similar instances

Sep 10, 2020

Bengaluru: First case of COVID reinfection reported after a month of recovery

The battle for Bengaluru has not been won, in a turnaround, a woman in Bengaluru has now tested positive a month after testing negative for COVID-19 making her the first case of reinfection in the city.

Sep 6, 2020

Can seeds survive 100 years: Agri-researchers begin Arctic experiment

An experiment has begun in the Arctic at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault to find to how long seeds live. This seed longevity experiment will last a century, and Hyderabad-based ICRISAT has made its contribution to the experiment as well.

Sep 6, 2020

Shocking: 558 mammal species could go extinct in 80 years

The current diversity of mammals consists of approximately 5,700 extant species. At least 351 mammal species have gone extinct over the past 126,000 years.

Sep 6, 2020

National Nutrition Week 2020: 10 common myths and questions answered by expert dietician

This years, National Nutrition week, dietician Swati Bathwal is here to bust myths around nutrition and answer some of the most asked questions in Nutrition. Scroll down to find out more.

Sep 5, 2020

Anti-coronavirus air freshener claims to contain virus; gets brutally trolled

The Defence Ministry today released a statement announce the Pune-based institute that the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology has developed an immunity-boosting air freshener called 'Healthy Air'. Following the announcement, netizens have been mercilessly trolling the matter.

Sep 4, 2020

Spider-Man of Bommanahalli: This 22-year-old rescues animals in Bengaluru

AK Usmani, a young 22-year-old is an animal healer and a rescuer. He's often seen climbing buildings, trees and jumping into wells to help animals in need. This rescuer's dream is to open an animal sanctuary to train children and students how to handle and understand animals.

Sep 3, 2020

Mauritius fishermen battle to save dozens of dolphins near oil spill

Fishermen in Mauritius have been striving to save the dolphins near the site of the oil spill. The fishermen discuss the impact of the spill on the dolphins and the ecosystem.

Aug 30, 2020

Karnataka mining baron Janardhan Reddy tests COVID positive

Former BJP minister Gali Janardhan Reddy has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been shifted to a hospital in Bengaluru.

Aug 30, 2020

Karnataka: COVID vaccine trial begins in Mysuru hospital

The vaccine trials for Covishield have begun in Mysuru on Sunday. The clinical trials have begun at JSS Hospital which has been picked by the ICMR.

Aug 30, 2020

COVID survivor is Asia's first to receive a lung transplant in Chennai

In Chennai, doctors performed the first bilateral lung transplant in Asia on a patient who recovered from COVID-19. The patient was a 48-year-old from Delhi.

Aug 29, 2020

Bengaluru: As stigma against swab collection increases, authorities try to fight fear

More than COVID-19 itself, it's the fear that comes with it that's hard to beat. The stigma around Coronavirus and getting tested for it has become a major challenge for authorities. Those collecting swabs are facing backlash. Now, authoritative figures are trying to convince the public otherwise.

Aug 28, 2020

Hurricane Morco, Tropical storm Laura to strike back-to-back: US Gulf Coast on high alert | Details

Hurricane Marco to strike Monday and tropical storm Laura will soon strengthen to become hurricane. It will hit the U.S Gulf coast across Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida and Alabama at 96 mph on Wednesday and Thursday this week.

Aug 24, 2020

Serum Institute shuts rumours on COVISHIELD availability in 73 days: 'Completely false'

As reports emerged about the COVISHIELD vaccine being available across India in 73 days, Serum Institute of India has denied these reports calling them 'false'.

Aug 23, 2020

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Science & Health

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

Oregon skies redder than blood; what caused the 'apocalyptic' visuals

Bengaluru: First case of COVID reinfection reported after a month of recovery

Can seeds survive 100 years: Agri-researchers begin Arctic experiment

Shocking: 558 mammal species could go extinct in 80 years

National Nutrition Week 2020: 10 common myths and questions answered by expert dietician

Anti-coronavirus air freshener claims to contain virus; gets brutally trolled

Spider-Man of Bommanahalli: This 22-year-old rescues animals in Bengaluru

Mauritius fishermen battle to save dozens of dolphins near oil spill

Karnataka mining baron Janardhan Reddy tests COVID positive

Karnataka: COVID vaccine trial begins in Mysuru hospital

COVID survivor is Asia's first to receive a lung transplant in Chennai

Bengaluru: As stigma against swab collection increases, authorities try to fight fear

Hurricane Morco, Tropical storm Laura to strike back-to-back: US Gulf Coast on high alert | Details

Serum Institute shuts rumours on COVISHIELD availability in 73 days: 'Completely false'

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

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