Science & Health

Free-flying robots can help people interact with virtual 3D objects

At present, there are 12 flying robots that can fly at the same time in space.

Nov 17, 2015

Mexico: Colima volcano eruption sends ash 3000m in to the air

Mexicos Colima volcano, also known as the Fire Volcano, erupted on Monday (16 November) sending a plume of smoke and ash some 3,000 metres into the air. Located in the southwestern Mexican state of Colima, the volcano has been exhibiting continuous activity since 9 July which has prompted evacuations several times.

Nov 17, 2015

After veggies, ISS astronauts will witness flowers blooming in space in 2016

It is for the first time that a flowering crop experiment will be grown on the orbiting laboratory, NASA said.

Nov 17, 2015

Confusion over antibiotics' role fuels 'superbug' threat, says WHO

Around one-third of people surveyed wrongly believed they should stop taking antibiotics once they feel better.

Nov 17, 2015

Alcoholism drug can 'wake up' HIV cells in patients and kill it: Study

The drug, branded as Antabuse, is sold as a generic called disulfiram.

Nov 17, 2015

Short circuit aboard ISS leaves astronauts with one less power channel

Repairs will have to be carried out by means of spacewalking but first a rocket will have to bring in a replacement part.

Nov 17, 2015

Time to clean up growing junk in space, says worried NASA

NASA has estimated roughly 5,00,000 pieces of space junk, apart from more than 100 million tiny fragments.

Nov 16, 2015

Brazil dam burst could wreck the ecosystem for years: Scientists

The collapse of the two dams has cut off drinking water for quarter of a million people.

Nov 16, 2015

Govt opens AMRIT pharmacy at AIIMS to sell cancer drugs at 60-90 per cent discount

The pharmacy retail stores will also sell cardiac implants at 50-60 per cent discount.

Nov 16, 2015

3D model shows it's best to breathe slowly to smell food better

It's a 3D-printed model of the human airway from nostril to trachea.

Nov 15, 2015

NASA's planet-detecting instrument now closer to reality

The instrument will help study the atmospheres of exoplanets to detect signs of life.

Nov 14, 2015

New drug helps limit the spread of deadly brain tumours

This insidious cancer invasion also limits the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs and radiation therapy.

Nov 14, 2015

Poor countries have little access to drugs for heart disease: Study

India an exception with the drugs available in 89% urban and 81% rural communities.

Nov 14, 2015

India to launch 1500 startups in biotechnology sector in two years

India is currently ranked 12th in the world in the biotech sector and third in the Asia-Pacific region.

Nov 13, 2015

Blood-based biopsy makes cancer detection easier with 96% accuracy: Study

Blood platelets could constitute an easily accessible blood-based source for sampling and hence be used in diagnosing cancer.

Nov 13, 2015

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Science & Health

Free-flying robots can help people interact with virtual 3D objects

Mexico: Colima volcano eruption sends ash 3000m in to the air

After veggies, ISS astronauts will witness flowers blooming in space in 2016

Confusion over antibiotics' role fuels 'superbug' threat, says WHO

Alcoholism drug can 'wake up' HIV cells in patients and kill it: Study

Short circuit aboard ISS leaves astronauts with one less power channel

Time to clean up growing junk in space, says worried NASA

Brazil dam burst could wreck the ecosystem for years: Scientists

Govt opens AMRIT pharmacy at AIIMS to sell cancer drugs at 60-90 per cent discount

3D model shows it's best to breathe slowly to smell food better

NASA's planet-detecting instrument now closer to reality

New drug helps limit the spread of deadly brain tumours

Poor countries have little access to drugs for heart disease: Study

India to launch 1500 startups in biotechnology sector in two years

Blood-based biopsy makes cancer detection easier with 96% accuracy: Study

Cop's wife raped in Jammu's Bhalwal area; FIR lodged, manhunt launched [details]

"Botox overdose": Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attacked by trolls over Cannes look

KTR seeks Indian diaspora's support for development of T'gana as it is 4th largest contributor to India's economic growth