Science & Health

41% of teenagers can't tell the difference between true and fake online health messages

A new study has found that teenagers have a hard time discerning between fake and true health messages. Only 48% of the participants trusted accurate health messages (without editorial elements) more than fake ones. Meanwhile, 41% considered fake and true neutral messages equally trustworthy and 11% considered true neutral health messages less trustworthy than fake health messages. The results highlight a need for better training of teenagers to navigate a world where fake health news is so widespread.

Aug 29, 2022

Respiratory disease patients may face problems post twin tower demolition: Experts

"When such a massive demolition takes place, among other elements, asbestos and the silica along with used gunpowder become the major factors that could cause respiratory problems," Kishore said.

Aug 29, 2022

Covid Update: Visible decline in Covid-19 cases in India, reports 7,591 fresh cases over previous day's 9,436 count

India reported 7,591 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, against the previous day's 9,436 count, with 45 deaths, reflecting the considerable decline in the pandemic.

Aug 29, 2022

India logs 9,436 new COVID cases in last 24 hours; active caseload reduces [details]

The active caseload has come down to 86,591 cases, accounting for 0.19 per cent of the total positive cases.

Aug 28, 2022

New weapon against Covid-19: Indian-American researchers develop durable coating that kills Covid virus

The coating's durability comes from polyurethane, a tough, varnish-like sealer that's commonly used on surfaces like floors and furniture.

Aug 27, 2022

Space News: NASA gears up to send megarocket in deep space on Aug 29

Artemis I will lay the foundation for a sustained long-term presence on and around the Moon.

Aug 27, 2022

Covid Update: India reports 9,520 fresh cases, 41 deaths today, slight decline from previous day

As of Saturday morning, India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 211.39 crore, achieved via 2,81,63,153 sessions.

Aug 27, 2022

Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech over patent infringement of its Covid vaccine

Biotechnology major Moderna on Friday sued rival Pfizer and BioNTech over alleged infringement of its messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine technology patents.

Aug 27, 2022

Srinagar: Two more tremors in J&K, 11 in last four days [details]

Data revealed by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) recorded two tremors in J&K on Friday.

Aug 26, 2022

India reports 10,256 new COVID cases and 68 deaths in last 24 hours [details]

The nationwide death toll has now increased to 5,27,556. The active caseload dipped to 90,707, accounting for 0.20 per cent of the country's total positive cases.

Aug 26, 2022

Top scientist Samir V. Kamat new DRDO chief

Top scientist Samir V. Kamat was on Thursday named the new Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation.

Aug 26, 2022

Monsoon can be a trigger for your allergies; but there's a solution, too [helpful tips]

Itchy watery eyes, sneezing, stuffy nose, and wheezing are just as bad if not worse during monsoons when you are indoors, and the culprits are lurking in the corners of your house and are airborne, too.

Aug 25, 2022

Heavy news consumption triggers stress, anxiety, poor physical health; Researchers warn

If you have an obsessive urge to constantly check news, you are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety as well as poor physical health, researchers have warned.

Aug 25, 2022

Covid Update: India reports 10,649 fresh cases in 24 hrs

India reported 10,649 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, which is a rise from the previous day's count of 8,586, said the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday.

Aug 24, 2022

Space news: NASA's Webb telescope captures Jupiter's faint rings, Great Red Spot, two tiny moons

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured new stunning images of Jupiter that will give scientists even more clues to the planet's inner life.

Aug 24, 2022