Science & Health

Explained: Why Delta Covid variant spreads like wildfire

"The key hallmark of Delta is that transmissibility seems to be ramping up to the next notch," says Pei-Yong Shi, a virologist at the University of Texas's Medical Branch in Galveston.

Aug 29, 2021

Seabed Recovers Faster from Damage Caused By Extreme Storms, But Much Slower from Bottom-Towed Fishing [Study]

According to a new study, crucial seabed species and habitats can recover faster from storm-caused damage than that resulting from bottom-towed fishing.

Aug 28, 2021

HYCEAN: New group of exoplanets to boost search for alien life outside our Solar system

The new 'Hycean' class of exoplanets are more numerous and observable than Earth-like planets, and can support life, say astronomers from the University of Cambridge

Aug 28, 2021

Magic in mother's voice reduces pain in new born babies [Study]

An UNIGE team shows that the maternal voice reduces signs of pain in premature babies when they undergo life-saving medical interventions.

Aug 28, 2021

New breakthrough blood test detects life-threatening placental disorder in 24 hours; could save lives [details]

An international team of researchers has developed a new test that can be conducted in the first trimester of pregnancy to detect PAS, a rare yet serious placental disorder.

Aug 27, 2021

Visitors at Kodagu enjoying the Neelkurunji covered hills

Neelakurunji, rare flower that blooms once in 12 years enthrals Kodagu visitors [Photos]

Visitors at Kodagu, Karnataka are in for 'once in 12-year' sighting as Pushpagiri and Mandalpatti hills are seen covered with a natural blue carpet of Neelkurunji flowers.

Aug 27, 2021

Alien discovery could happen within three years in hycean planets, predict astronomers

Cambridge astronomer Nikku Madhusudhan noted that microbial life could be existing in hycean planets

Aug 27, 2021

Used face masks are killing animals: Elastic Cut Campaign aims to save wildlife [how to join]

The Elastic Cut Campaign involves one simple step of snipping the elastic before disposing off the masks. UK-based animal charity RSPCA has received a large number of reports of animals and birds tangled in the straps of masks.

Aug 26, 2021

Transmission Rate of COVID-19 Within Households Can Be Over 30%, More than 50% from Minority Communities [Study]

A new study by researchers from the University of North Carolina found that the secondary attack rate of the infection within the household of COVID -19 positive individuals was 32 percent.

Aug 26, 2021

Indian govt goes easy on drone laws; vastly simplifies paperwork, registration, licensing process [key points]

It is not just the types of fees, which have been reduced from 72 to 4, but also the quantum of fees that has come down to nominal levels. The earlier fee of Rs 3000 for remote pilot license has been brought down to Rs 100. Read to know more.

Aug 26, 2021

Breakthrough Covid infections among vaccinated people rising: Reasons behind the phenomenon

According to medical experts, things may go awry if a new variant of Covid starts invading the immunity offered by vaccines

Aug 26, 2021

Killer Enzyme Similar to Rattlesnake Venom May Be Increasing COVID-19 Mortality; New Mechanism Behind Severity Identified [Study]

A new study has found that an enzyme similar to that found in rattlesnake venom could be playing a silent role in the worsening of severity of COVID-19 and impacting outcomes of the disease.

Aug 25, 2021

Scientists discover fastest asteroid in solar system, will collide with planets or sun in future

This asteroid is the second known object in the solar system next to Mercury with a very short orbit around the sun

Aug 24, 2021

Scientists Discover Key Role of A Protein In Preventing Implantation of Embryo; Finding Can Help Identify 'Golden Window' for IVF Success[Study]

A multi-institutional study has found that a protein called podocalyxin makes the surface of the womb slippery, and prevents the implantation of embryos in women undergoing IVF treatment.

Aug 24, 2021

Ahead of Europa Clipper 2024 Launch: Spacecraft Hardware That Makes Headway to Jupiter's Moon

Here's a closer look at the NASA's Europa Clipper mission to explore Jupiter's moon Europa in 2024 as it harbors an internal ocean with twice the amount of water in Earth's oceans combined, with conditions suitable for supporting life

Aug 24, 2021

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Science & Health

Explained: Why Delta Covid variant spreads like wildfire

Seabed Recovers Faster from Damage Caused By Extreme Storms, But Much Slower from Bottom-Towed Fishing [Study]

HYCEAN: New group of exoplanets to boost search for alien life outside our Solar system

Magic in mother's voice reduces pain in new born babies [Study]

New breakthrough blood test detects life-threatening placental disorder in 24 hours; could save lives [details]

Neelakurunji, rare flower that blooms once in 12 years enthrals Kodagu visitors [Photos]

Alien discovery could happen within three years in hycean planets, predict astronomers

Used face masks are killing animals: Elastic Cut Campaign aims to save wildlife [how to join]

Transmission Rate of COVID-19 Within Households Can Be Over 30%, More than 50% from Minority Communities [Study]

Indian govt goes easy on drone laws; vastly simplifies paperwork, registration, licensing process [key points]

Breakthrough Covid infections among vaccinated people rising: Reasons behind the phenomenon

Killer Enzyme Similar to Rattlesnake Venom May Be Increasing COVID-19 Mortality; New Mechanism Behind Severity Identified [Study]

Scientists discover fastest asteroid in solar system, will collide with planets or sun in future

Scientists Discover Key Role of A Protein In Preventing Implantation of Embryo; Finding Can Help Identify 'Golden Window' for IVF Success[Study]

Ahead of Europa Clipper 2024 Launch: Spacecraft Hardware That Makes Headway to Jupiter's Moon

Security forces review Srinagar's security after Barmulla encounter [details]

KGF 2 continues to make money; Yash to sign his next big film [details inside]

TV artist killed in terrorist attack in Budgam; nephew injured [details]