Science & Health

Beirut blast sparks fear in Chennai; 700 tonnes of explosive Ammonium Nitrate stored

The Beirut explosion left an immeasurable impact on humanity, after a large quantity of unsafely stored Ammonium Nitrate exploded. Now, 700 tonnes of the same chemical has been stored in a depot near Chennai, which has come up as a huge red flag.

Aug 6, 2020

Kerala rains: Monsoon claims 3 more lives, IMD issues red alert for Wayanad and Kozhikode

Kerala has been facing monsoon peril in 2020, with red alerts issued in Wayanad and Kozhikode, 3 more have lost their lives in heavy rains lashing the state.

Aug 6, 2020

Karnataka disaster alert: Landslides, flood-like situation in few districts; govt releases Rs 50 cr

A high alert was issued in parts of Karnataka by the IMD, now the approaching disaster situation is looking more like a reality.

Aug 6, 2020

IISc develops India's first mobile COVID testing lab in Bengaluru | Details

In a new breakthrough, the Indian Institute of Science has developed India's first mobile COVID-19 testing lab to be deployed in hospitals. The lab was inaugurated on Wedenesday.

Aug 6, 2020

Remdesivir made affordable for India; costs ₹4,700 per vial, thanks to Jubilant

The company said it will make the drug available to over 1,000 hospitals providing Covid-19 treatment in India through its distribution network.

Aug 5, 2020

COVID-19 drug Favipiravir launched at ₹35 per tablet, cheapest available option

Favipiravir is an oral anti-viral treatment approved in India for the potential treatment of patients with mild to moderate Covid-19 disease.

Aug 5, 2020

COVID test in Bengaluru BBMP Free Contact Numbers

Bengaluru offers free COVID tests in all wards | Full list with BBMP contacts

All Bengaluru BBMP wards now have free COVID-19 testing available. Know who to contact in your ward in a time of need.

Aug 3, 2020

FDA approves 'Corona canon': Bengaluru firm's invention kills 99.9% virus, gives India hope

Since the outbreak, scientists and innovators have been in a race against time to find possible solutions to mitigate and combat Coronavirus. In the latest development, a Bengaluru organisation De Scalene has found a workable solution that can thwart 99.9% of Coronavirus in the air, this technology has been approved by the US FDA and EU.

Aug 2, 2020

Viral video: Two male rat snakes caught in fierce battle for dominance

A new viral video has mesmerised the internet, as two male rat snakes were caught on camera fighting. The raging battle for dominance clearly has many takers.

Jul 31, 2020

Fake oximeter apps throng market; beware of cybercriminals during COVID

The pandemic has made way for many scams, the latest one is an oximeter app that is making its way around the internet. Responsible digital awareness has now become a key factor in fighting cybercrime.

Jul 30, 2020

'Not a good idea, disturbing': Bangaloreans oppose Goutham Kumar's 'sniff test for malls-goers'

The BBMP has proposed a new idea for smell cards at Bengaluru's malls to screen for COVID-19. This idea while it's being floated isn't finding much positive reactions.

Jul 30, 2020

Ancient 'Amazon' myth: Russian researchers unpack 2,500-yo Scythian burial | Know more

Often we assume whatever history has shown us so far is true as reconstructed. Human errors occur and technology continues to improve allowing us more room to explore what we could have misinterpreted. One such archaeological study from MIPT has unearthed new findings on a Scythian burial mound dating back to the 7th BCE.

Jul 30, 2020

NASA set to launch robotic rover Perseverance to seek signs of past Martian life

NASA is set to launch an ambitious mission to Mars on Thursday with the liftoff of its next-generation Perseverance rover, a six-wheeled robot tasked with deploying a mini helicopter, testing out equipment for future human missions and searching for traces of past Martian life.

Jul 30, 2020

Indian schoolgirls discover asteroids that will zip past earth, NASA confirms rare find

This newly discovered asteroid is currently near Mars and its orbit is expected to cross that of Earth in approximately one million years' time

Jul 28, 2020

Moderna, Pfizer start decisive COVID vaccine trials, eye year-end launches

Moderna Inc and Pfizer Inc launched two 30,000-subject trials of COVID-19 vaccines that could clear the way for regulatory approval and widespread use by the end of this year, the companies said on Monday.

Jul 28, 2020

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Science & Health

Beirut blast sparks fear in Chennai; 700 tonnes of explosive Ammonium Nitrate stored

Kerala rains: Monsoon claims 3 more lives, IMD issues red alert for Wayanad and Kozhikode

Karnataka disaster alert: Landslides, flood-like situation in few districts; govt releases Rs 50 cr

IISc develops India's first mobile COVID testing lab in Bengaluru | Details

Remdesivir made affordable for India; costs ₹4,700 per vial, thanks to Jubilant

COVID-19 drug Favipiravir launched at ₹35 per tablet, cheapest available option

Bengaluru offers free COVID tests in all wards | Full list with BBMP contacts

FDA approves 'Corona canon': Bengaluru firm's invention kills 99.9% virus, gives India hope

Viral video: Two male rat snakes caught in fierce battle for dominance

Fake oximeter apps throng market; beware of cybercriminals during COVID

'Not a good idea, disturbing': Bangaloreans oppose Goutham Kumar's 'sniff test for malls-goers'

Ancient 'Amazon' myth: Russian researchers unpack 2,500-yo Scythian burial | Know more

NASA set to launch robotic rover Perseverance to seek signs of past Martian life

Indian schoolgirls discover asteroids that will zip past earth, NASA confirms rare find

Moderna, Pfizer start decisive COVID vaccine trials, eye year-end launches

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Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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