Science & Health

Wildlife activists demand strong action against man who chased young wild elephant in TN forest reserve

Wildlife and social activists of Tamil Nadu are seeking stringent action against a person who chased a young wild elephant in a forest reserve of the state in his vehicle.

Feb 17, 2024

OSIRIS-REx brought back 121.6 grams of sample from asteroid Bennu: NASA

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft brought back 121.6 grams of material from asteroid Bennu -- doubling the sample return goal, NASA has announced.

Feb 17, 2024

Gargling may help ward off 'bad' bacteria in diabetes patients

Gargling with an antiseptic mouthwash may help Type 2 diabetes patients to reduce the numbers of periodontitis-related bacteria, suggests a study.

Feb 17, 2024

ISRO again skips 'unlucky' 13 while numbering its rocket

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has done it again. It has skipped the number '13' -- generally considered "unlucky" -- while numbering its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket, which is set to fly on Saturday evening with the weather satellite INSAT-3DS.

Feb 17, 2024

MSP for all crops: Impact will be multi-pronged, says CRISIL report

It will be a multi-pronged impact if the government decides to procure the entire production of 23 crops for which minimum support price (MSP) has been announced, said an official of CRISIL Market Intelligence and Analytics.

Feb 15, 2024

Delhi HC directs FSSAI to plan sampling, testing of food products

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to devise a comprehensive plan for sampling and testing of all food products in the national capital.

Feb 14, 2024

Leopard found hanging upside down from tree in UP district

A leopard was found hanging upside down from a tree in Shamli district in Uttar Pradesh.

Feb 14, 2024

A simple blood test to predict risk of heart attack within six months

A simple blood test can help detect several important biological processes that are active during the months before a heart attack, suggests a study.

Feb 13, 2024

'SOFIA' scientists identify water molecules on asteroids for 1st time

Scientists have discovered, for the first time, water molecules on the surface of an asteroid.

Feb 13, 2024

Japan culls 14,000 birds after avian flu outbreak

About 14,000 birds have been culled in the southern Japan after an avian influenza outbreak was confirmed, local authorities said on Monday.

Feb 12, 2024

Managing hypothyroidism with diet and yoga

Navigating the complexities of hypothyroidism can be an overwhelming journey, given the rising prevalence of this condition in the Indian population. Thyroid disorders, affecting nearly 42 million Indians, are among the most common endocrine disorders.

Feb 12, 2024

NASA uses new hybrid antenna to track deep space communication

An experimental antenna has received both radio frequency and near-infrared laser signals from NASA's Psyche spacecraft as it travels through deep space.

Feb 12, 2024

'Avoid cooking oils with carcinogenic contaminants'; Proposal to display GE and 3-MCPD limits on packets suggested

Health experts on Sunday stressed the need to avoid using cooking oils with carcinogenic contaminants like glycidyl esters (GE) and 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol esters (3-MCPD).

Feb 12, 2024

Class 9 student collapses on teacher, dies of suspected heart attack in Jaipur school

How heart attack symptoms differ in men & women

Sweating, nausea, dizziness and unusual fatigue may not sound like typical heart attack symptoms, but are common in women, and may occur more often when resting or asleep, according to a study.

Feb 11, 2024

New method may detect early ovarian cancer from urine test

Ovarian cancer is hard to diagnose in its early stages because it has vague symptoms, such as constipation, bloating, and back pain. Moreover, there are no routine screens for ovarian cancer like there are with other cancers, such as breast or colon cancer.

Feb 10, 2024