Science & Health

Nose picking habit may 'partially' signal Alzheimer's risk: Scientists

People who frequently pick their noses may be at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a review of dozens of published studies.

Feb 6, 2024

Navigating 2024: 5 Resolutions To Maintain Diabetes Throughout The Year

This new drug may prevent diabetic eye, kidney-related complications: Study

A new type of inhibitor drug could help prevent microvascular diabetic complications, such as diabetic eye and kidney disease, in people with diabetes, a new study has shown.

Feb 3, 2024

Familial cancer cases on the rise in India: Experts

As we approach World Cancer Day, which is observed every year on February 4, experts have expressed their concern over the rising cases of 'familial cancer' in India.

Feb 3, 2024

DRDO successfully launches Green Propulsion System in orbit

Ministry of Defence on Thursday said that DRDO has successfully launched a Green Propulsion System -- developed under Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of DRDO -- in orbit functionality on a payload launched by PSLV C-58.

Feb 1, 2024

Meet Dr Amitabha Chanda, Kolkata doctor who completed 100 successful 'awake brain' surgeries

Narayana Hospital RN Tagore Hospital recently celebrated 100 successful awake brain surgeries by its renowned neurosurgeon Dr Amitabha Chanda during his entire medical career. Some of the surgeries were done at Narayana Hospital RN Tagore Hospital, Mukundapur during the last couple of years.

Jan 31, 2024

Cauliflowers Will Now Come In Shades Of Purple, Yellow, Green

Not just flowers, now cauliflowers also come in shades of purple, yellow, green

The Chandra Shekhar Azad University for Agriculture & Technology in Kanpur has reported promising outcome in cultivating cauliflowers in vibrant shades of purple, yellow, and green.

Jan 30, 2024

Facing anxiety, hot flushes due to menopause? Cold water swim may help

Menopausal women who regularly swim in cold water report significant improvements to their physical and mental symptoms such as anxiety, hot flushes, finds a new study.

Jan 29, 2024

NASA spacecraft spots Japan's Moon lander on lunar surface

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft has spotted Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) that landed on the lunar surface last week.

Jan 27, 2024

Yoga teachers from various states special invitees at R-Day parade

Yoga teachers from various states special invitees at 75th Republic Day parade

On the occasion of Republic Day on Friday, Yoga teachers and instructors from across the country will witness the grand Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path as special invitees.

Jan 26, 2024

New gene therapy restores hearing in kids with hereditary deafness

Researchers have developed a gene therapy that can help restore hearing function for children suffering from hereditary deafness.

Jan 25, 2024

3 Indians win UK's prestigious Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists

Three Indian scientists are among the nine recipients of this year's Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK for their pioneering work in the fields of chemical, physical, and life sciences.

Jan 24, 2024

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter loses contact with Perseverance rover: NASA

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has lost contact with Perseverance rover, which acts as a relay between the helicopter and mission officials on Earth, NASA said.

Jan 20, 2024