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Covid concerns grip India as country reports 4,041 new cases, 10 deaths in 24 hrs

India on Friday reported an increase of 4,041 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, against the 3,712 infections registered the previous day, according to the Union Health Ministry.

Jun 3, 2022

Health Byte: Why 5 minutes of sun makes your mood better

Being in the sun for more than 15 years now, and I encourage people to go out and stay under the sun, with no distractions - Radhika Iyer

Jun 3, 2022

K'taka health minister reports Covid positive as state logs in 297 new cases in 24 hrs

Karnataka reported 297 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours with no deaths but the positivity rate has increased to 1.45 per cent.

Jun 3, 2022

Country's first liquid mirror telescope comes up in Uttarakhand

The first liquid mirror telescope in the country and the largest in Asia - commissioned atop Devasthal, a hill in Uttarakhand - will now keep a watch on the overhead sky to identify transient or variable objects such as supernovae, gravitational lenses, space debris, and asteroids.

Jun 2, 2022

Shark antibodies may help fight Covid: Study

Sharks, known as ancient predators with prehistoric immune systems, may be key to developing effective Covid-19 treatments, suggests a study.

Jun 2, 2022

Significant koala population found living in "Kosciuszko National Park", Australia

Australian researchers have discovered a previously unknown koala population in a major boost to conservation efforts.

Jun 2, 2022

A health worker shows a vial of Covaxin dose of Covid-19 vaccine t

India reports slight rise in Covid-19 cases, logs in 3,712 infections in 24 hours

India on Thursday reported an increase of 3,712 fresh Covid cases from 2,745 registered the previous day

Jun 2, 2022

Over 64 % tourists increase in Assam's Kaziranga national park, revenue collection doubled

Over 64% tourists' increase in Assam's Kaziranga national park, India's seventh UNESCO world heritage site

Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), India's seventh Unesco world heritage site, received a tourist footfall of a little over 2.75 lakh -- over 64 per cent more than previous year -- generating a revenue of Rs 6 crore during 2021-2022, an all-time record collection.

Jun 1, 2022

World No Tobacco Day: Smoking may lead to severe vision loss, say experts

While smoking tobacco is known mainly to cause cancer, heart disease, lung diseases, experts on Monday stated that it also plays a crucial role in vision loss.

May 31, 2022

Elephant dies after being hit by goods train

Adult elephant mowed down by speeding train in Assam

An adult elephant was rammed and killed by a speeding express train near Gharial Dubi area in Bokajan under Karbi Anglong district, officials said on Monday.

May 31, 2022

New MRI technique set to transform heart transplant care; It works by analysing heart oedema levels

The days of heart transplant survivors undergoing invasive biopsies could soon be over after a new MRI technique has proven to be safe and effective, reducing complications and hospital admissions.

May 30, 2022

TULP3-related ciliopathy: Scientists identify new liver and kidney disease

Scientists have identified a new disease in a ground-breaking discovery that could help patients with unexplained liver and kidney problems.

May 30, 2022

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter captures record-breaking flight video.

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter captures record-breaking 25th flight video

The Ingenuity Mars helicopter's black-and-white navigation camera has provided dramatic video of its record-breaking 25th flight.

May 30, 2022

NASA's new solar sail project aims to see 'Sun as never before'

US space agency NASA is planning to invest about $2 million over two years to develop a new solar sail concept that could propel a mission to the Sun.

May 26, 2022

No fish medicine distribution for Asthama patients in Hyderabad this year too

There will be no fish prasadam distribution for asthama patients in Hyderabad for a third consecutive year in view of Covid-19 pandemic.

May 26, 2022

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Science & Health

Covid concerns grip India as country reports 4,041 new cases, 10 deaths in 24 hrs

Health Byte: Why 5 minutes of sun makes your mood better

K'taka health minister reports Covid positive as state logs in 297 new cases in 24 hrs

Country's first liquid mirror telescope comes up in Uttarakhand

Shark antibodies may help fight Covid: Study

Significant koala population found living in "Kosciuszko National Park", Australia

India reports slight rise in Covid-19 cases, logs in 3,712 infections in 24 hours

Over 64% tourists' increase in Assam's Kaziranga national park, India's seventh UNESCO world heritage site

World No Tobacco Day: Smoking may lead to severe vision loss, say experts

Adult elephant mowed down by speeding train in Assam

New MRI technique set to transform heart transplant care; It works by analysing heart oedema levels

TULP3-related ciliopathy: Scientists identify new liver and kidney disease

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter captures record-breaking 25th flight video

NASA's new solar sail project aims to see 'Sun as never before'

No fish medicine distribution for Asthama patients in Hyderabad this year too

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