Science & Health

Global Covid caseload tops 518.7 mn; US continues to be the worst-hit

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 518.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.25 million and vaccinations to over 11.37 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

May 11, 2022

Satellite image at 8:30 am on May 10 showing the position of Severe Cyclonic Storm Asani.(Credit: IMD)

Heavy rainfall likely over coastal Andhra Pradesh,Odisha; IMD issues warming to fishermen

The Severe Cyclonic Storm Asani over westcentral and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards at a speed of 5 kmph through the night bringing heavy rainfall at places along the Andhra Pradesh coast.

May 10, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 517 mn, death toll stands at 6.25 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 517 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.25 million and vaccinations to over 11.33 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

May 8, 2022

Well Marked LPA over Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Weather forecast: Low pressure area forms near South Andaman Sea, cyclonic Storm by Sunday evening

A low pressure area (LPA) that has formed over the South Andaman Sea and the adjoining southeast Bay of Bay Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Sunday evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.

May 7, 2022

Kidney damage is the silent killer in Covid patients, say USA's top docs

Can low-dose lithium help "slow kidney ageing" and promote its proper functioning?

Long known as a valuable treatment for bipolar disorder, lithium may also be useful in treating kidney disease, a silent killer which affects about an estimated 10 crore people in India, health experts contended here on Friday.

May 7, 2022

SpaceX successfully returns NASA, ESA astronauts from Space Station.

SpaceX successfully returns NASA, ESA astronauts from International Space Station

Three NASA astronauts and one from the ESA (European Space Agency) landed safely on Earth from the International Space Station on Friday.

May 6, 2022

Chinese scientist finds lunar soil brought back by "Chang'e 5" spacecraft can generate oxygen and fuel

Observation of lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e 5 spacecraft has shown that soil on the moon contains active compounds that can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuels, according to scientists.

May 6, 2022

Surge Again? India reports 3,545 new Covid cases, slightly higher

India reported 3,545 new Covid cases in a span of 24 hours, a rise over the 3,275 Covid infections reported the previous day, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Affairs said on Friday morning.

May 6, 2022

Severe obesity weakens antibody response to Covid vaccines: Study

Obesity has been a known risk factor for Covid-19 infection. And now a study reveals, severely obese people may have significantly weaker immune response to Covid vaccination compared to those with normal weight.

May 6, 2022

Spacewalkers Shane Kimbrough (foreground) and Thomas Pesquet work to prepare the second roll out solar array ready for installation an upcoming spacewalk.(*Credit: NASA)*

How extended space flights affect astronauts' perivascular space in their brains [Details]

Long-duration space flight can alter fluid-filled spaces along veins and arteries in the brain, according to new research.

May 5, 2022

Don't throw away masks, Israel study nods to another COVID outbreak this summer

The Covid pandemic that originated in Wuhan, China has already claimed the lives of over 6.2 million people

May 5, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 515.4 mn, US CDC issues advisory on mask

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 515.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.24 million

May 5, 2022

Life Coach Himanshu Gaur on how to Build, Grow & Scale Your Brand/Business on Social Media

How Mr. Himanshu Gaur grew his presence socially

May 5, 2022

Great White Sharks Have a Secret Lair Deep in the Pacific Ocean

Cataclysmic extinction of marine world by 2100 if global warming continues, study says

The study report added that limiting global warming to two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels will prevent such a catastrophe

May 4, 2022

India logs 3,205 fresh Covid cases, 31 deaths

India reported an increase in Covid-19 cases with 3,205 fresh infections recorded in the past 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.

May 4, 2022

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Science & Health

Global Covid caseload tops 518.7 mn; US continues to be the worst-hit

Heavy rainfall likely over coastal Andhra Pradesh,Odisha; IMD issues warming to fishermen

Global Covid caseload tops 517 mn, death toll stands at 6.25 mn

Weather forecast: Low pressure area forms near South Andaman Sea, cyclonic Storm by Sunday evening

Can low-dose lithium help "slow kidney ageing" and promote its proper functioning?

SpaceX successfully returns NASA, ESA astronauts from International Space Station

Chinese scientist finds lunar soil brought back by "Chang'e 5" spacecraft can generate oxygen and fuel

Surge Again? India reports 3,545 new Covid cases, slightly higher

Severe obesity weakens antibody response to Covid vaccines: Study

How extended space flights affect astronauts' perivascular space in their brains [Details]

Don't throw away masks, Israel study nods to another COVID outbreak this summer

Global Covid caseload tops 515.4 mn, US CDC issues advisory on mask

Life Coach Himanshu Gaur on how to Build, Grow & Scale Your Brand/Business on Social Media

Cataclysmic extinction of marine world by 2100 if global warming continues, study says

India logs 3,205 fresh Covid cases, 31 deaths

Deepika Padukone's health: Actress hospitalised after complaints of uneasiness; feeling better now

Sweden's defence major Saab to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 in India; what it means for Army [details]

Disciple-turned-foe dubs Azad BJP "puppet"; accuses of dividing secular votes [details]