Science & Health

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

Thyroid imbalance may raise menstrual problems, affect fertility in women: Experts

Planning a baby? You must go for these Thyroid tests, suggests experts

Women with thyroid imbalance are likely to face menstrual and fertility problems, according to health experts on Saturday.

Jan 20, 2024

Wheat diet may exacerbate multiple sclerosis severity: Study

A diet containing wheat can increase the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study.

Jan 19, 2024

Eating while standing? This has higher risk of cancer

The risk of stomach and intestinal cancer increases if one is used to standing and eating.

Jan 19, 2024

Digital eye strain

In our modern, fast-paced world, screens have seamlessly integrated into our daily routines. Whether we are working on computers, scrolling through social media on smartphones, or indulging in our favorite shows on tablets, the time spent in front of screens has soared. This increased screen exposure, however, brings with it a growing concern – digital eye strain.

Jan 18, 2024

Help cool the planet by going Vegan

For every 1 million people who adopt the vegan diet for a month, around 6.2 million litres of water can be saved, over 100,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions avoided, and 3.4 million animals spared from cruelty.

Jan 18, 2024

Just 30-min walk can improve blood pressure in women with arthritis

A 30-minute walk at moderate intensity temporarily reduced blood pressure in women with rheumatoid arthritis, not only at rest but also under stress, according to a study.

Jan 17, 2024