Science & Health

Deadly bacteria, surge in NCDs remain key challenges for India in 2024

As India moves into the new year, health experts predict a rise in diseases due to multi-drug resistant bacteria and in non-communicable diseases in the country in the years to come.

Jan 2, 2024

Astronomers try to solve puzzle around free-floating Jupiter-sized 'planets'

Free-floating Jupiter-sized "planets" found in space and orbiting only each other have baffled astronomers, forcing them to rethink their theories of star and planet formation.

Jan 1, 2024

India ushers in 2024 successfully lifting off and orbiting ISRO's XPo Satellite

India on Monday ushered in the New Year in a grand manner by orbiting its X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat).

Jan 1, 2024

Space: NASA's Curiosity rover records videos of Martian day, from dawn to dusk

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has recorded two black-and-white videos of a Martian day, from dawn to dusk.

Dec 30, 2023

NRIs flock to hospitals in India during holiday season

Why NRIs flock to India during holiday season

As the festive spirit envelops the nation, India is witnessing a significant influx of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) seeking specialised medical treatments, particularly in dental, dermatology, orthopaedics and hair care.

Dec 30, 2023

Japan's SLIM lander shares 1st Moon images from lunar orbit

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) moon lander has shared first images of the lunar surface from the Moon's orbit.

Dec 28, 2023

Juno to make closest ever flyby of Jupiter's moon Io on Saturday

NASA's Juno spacecraft is set to make the closest flyby of Jupiter's moon Io that any spacecraft has made in over 20 years.

Dec 28, 2023

SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft back to Earth with scientific research samples

SpaceX Dragon cargo resupply spacecraft returned to Earth on Friday with scientific research samples and hardware.

Dec 23, 2023

New Covid Wave? How new JN.1 variant spreading Covid-19 rapidly in winter: An explainer

JN.1, from the lineage of Omicron variant of Covid, is rapidly driving a large share of the current winter wave of Covid-19 infections across the globe.

Dec 23, 2023

Karnataka bags National Energy Conservation Award-2023

The Union Ministry of Power has selected Karnataka as the winner of the first prize in the State Designated Agency (SDA Group-1) sector at the National Energy Conservation Awards-2023 (NECA 2022).

Dec 21, 2023

Combining Yoga and Sattvic eating aids in enhanced mind-body harmony

By blending the profound wisdom of yogic principles with the nourishing qualities of sattvic nutrition, individuals can embark on a transformative journey towards enhanced mind-body harmony.

Dec 21, 2023

US to land international astronaut on Moon by decade-end: Kamala Harris

The US will land an international astronaut on the Moon aboard NASA's Artemis mission by the end of the decade, said Vice President Kamala Harris during a meeting of the White House's National Space Council in Washington, DC.

Dec 21, 2023

Beetroot juice supplement beneficial for lung disease patients: Study

A 12-week course of daily beetroot juice supplement for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) lowered blood pressure and improved how far patients could walk in six minutes, according to a research.

Dec 20, 2023

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin finally launches, recovers New Shepard booster

Jeff Bezos-run Blue Origin has launched and recovered its New Shepard booster, making its 24th mission finally a success and giving Elon Musk-run SpaceX some real competition.

Dec 20, 2023

Study finds link between CT scans and increased risk of cancers; based on 9.5 lakh people in Europe [details]

The findings not just strengthen the already existing body of evidence associating cancer risk with radiation, but establish the risk even at low doses

Dec 18, 2023