Science & Health

NASA's OSIRIS-REx Prepares For Sept Landing With Asteroid Samples

Parcel drop: NASA's OSIRIS-REx set to return to Earth on Sep 24 with 1st-ever asteroid samples from Bennu

A team of NASA scientists is preparing for the final phase of the OSIRIS-REx mission as it will be returning to Earth on September 24 with the first-ever US asteroid sample.

Sep 23, 2023

New wearable optical device may prevent maternal deaths

US researchers have developed a new wearable optical device that can detect haemorrhage during labour or after childbirth, and could help prevent maternal deaths.

Sep 22, 2023

Rare 'Indian Skimmer' spotted along Ghaghra River in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

An endangered species of birds, the Indian Skimmer, has been spotted along the Ghaghra River at the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve by a volunteer at the Habitats Trust.

Sep 22, 2023

World Rhino Day: West Bengal takes unique initiative to expand areas for free movement of rhinos

West Bengal forest department has taken a unique initiative to expand the area of grasslands for free movement of one-horned rhinos in north Bengal.

Sep 22, 2023

India's Moon Lander And Rover Put To Sleep, 'Suprabhatam'/Wake-Up Call On Sep 22

Chandrayaan-3 lander, rover set to 'wake up' on moon after 14-day slumber

India is set to become the first nation in the world to witness the "waking up" of Chandrayaan-3 mission's lander and rover after the end of a two-week long "sleep" due to sunset on the moon, as the sun is set to rise during the early hours of September 22, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh informed Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Sep 22, 2023

The Impact of Harisankar Sadasivan's Research in Revolutionizing Healthcare through Computer System Design

Harisankar Sadasivan says I lost my grandmother to cancer in 2010. That's when I realized the importance of timely decisions in healthcare. Since then, I have enjoyed solving challenging system design problems in healthcare and genomics

Sep 18, 2023

Health Byte: Preventing influenza among children

A sneeze, a cough, or a fever at this time of the year? We blame it on the dip in temperature or fluctuations in humidity and don't take them seriously. But, in children, these symptoms even if brought on by weather change should not be ignored because they could be a sign of flu.

Sep 16, 2023

Alzheimer's Disease: Scientists track brain cell death, revive hope for new line of cure

A team of scientists in the UK has claimed to have found the reason behind brain cell death which leads to Alzheimer's, offering hope for a future new line of drugs which could cure the disease.

Sep 16, 2023

ISRO to give 'Send off' signal for Aditya-L1 spacecraft towards Sun on Sep 19

India's space-based solar observatory Aditya-L1 will be given a send off towards the Sun on September 19 when the spacecraft will be maneuvered to Trans-Lagrangian Point 1 Insertion (TL1I), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Friday.

Sep 15, 2023

Lip smacking non-fried party starters

It's time to switch up your taste senses and ditch the old-fashioned french fries and onion rings as starters

Sep 14, 2023

Your cleaning products may be emitting hundreds of toxic chemicals, children's health at risk: Study

Your multipurpose everyday cleaning products including glass cleaners, air fresheners may be releasing hundreds of hazardous volatile organic compounds, known as VOCs, finds an alarming study.

Sep 14, 2023

S. Somanath to be new ISRO chief, fourth Keralite to hold post

Is it right and fair? Harsh Goenka draws attention to ISRO chief Somanath's month salary of Rs 2.5 lakh; netizens jump to answer [details]

Many users pointed out that neither his contribution to the nation could truly be quantified or ever compensated nor was the ISRO chief doing what he was merely for money

Sep 13, 2023

Radioactive material leaks detected at Japan's nuke fuel research facility

The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) has confirmed the detection of radioactive material leaks in one of its nuclear fuel research facilities but reported no adverse effects on the health of the staff or the surrounding environment, local media reported on Wednesday.

Sep 13, 2023

Fusion recipes to try at home

Cook up some fusion magic with teamwork as you experiment with flavours, blend traditions, and create scrumptious dishes that reflect your unique bond. Voltas Beko brings you flavourful recipes that will tickle your taste buds.

Sep 12, 2023

Unprecedented, intense lightning phenomenon rocks Lucknow in wee hours, scientists explain why

The terrifying lightning and thunder phenomenon that Lucknow witnessed in the wee hours of September 11 is the kind never seen before.

Sep 12, 2023

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Science & Health

Parcel drop: NASA's OSIRIS-REx set to return to Earth on Sep 24 with 1st-ever asteroid samples from Bennu

New wearable optical device may prevent maternal deaths

Rare 'Indian Skimmer' spotted along Ghaghra River in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

World Rhino Day: West Bengal takes unique initiative to expand areas for free movement of rhinos

Chandrayaan-3 lander, rover set to 'wake up' on moon after 14-day slumber

The Impact of Harisankar Sadasivan's Research in Revolutionizing Healthcare through Computer System Design

Health Byte: Preventing influenza among children

Alzheimer's Disease: Scientists track brain cell death, revive hope for new line of cure

ISRO to give 'Send off' signal for Aditya-L1 spacecraft towards Sun on Sep 19

Lip smacking non-fried party starters

Your cleaning products may be emitting hundreds of toxic chemicals, children's health at risk: Study

Is it right and fair? Harsh Goenka draws attention to ISRO chief Somanath's month salary of Rs 2.5 lakh; netizens jump to answer [details]

Radioactive material leaks detected at Japan's nuke fuel research facility

Fusion recipes to try at home

Unprecedented, intense lightning phenomenon rocks Lucknow in wee hours, scientists explain why

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]