Science & Health

NASA spacecraft spots Moon crater likely caused by Russia's Luna 25

US space agency NASA on Friday said that its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft has imaged a new crater on the Moon's surface that is likely the impact site of Russia's Luna 25 mission.

Sep 1, 2023

ISRO scientists offer prayers at Tirumala ahead of Aditya L1 launch

Ahead of the crucial launch of Aditya L1 mission, aimed at studying the Sun, scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) offered prayers at Tirumala temple here on Friday

Sep 1, 2023

Assam-based oncologist Ravi Kannan shares '2023 Ramon Magsaysay Award'

Assam-based oncologist and a Padma Shri awardee, Ravi Kannan has been named as one of the four recipients of the 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Award, considered as Asia's Nobel Prize.

Aug 31, 2023

IVF treatment may up stroke risk in women by 66%: Study

Women who received infertility treatments like in vitro-fertilisation (IVF) had an increased risk of stroke hospitalisation within 12 months of delivery, according to an alarming study.

Aug 31, 2023

More sleep could reduce impulsive behaviour in children: Study

Sleep is a critical part of a child's overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave, according to a study.

Aug 30, 2023

Health Byte: The impact of naturopathy on mental health

Naturopathy, also referred to as naturopathic healing, offers a different approach that focuses on fostering the body's natural healing processes, rather than relying solely on external interventions.

Aug 30, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 update: India's moon rover 'Pragyan' takes snaps of moon lander Vikram

India's moon rover has clicked a snap of its carrier -- the moon lander -- on the lunar soil, and the Indian space agency on Tuesday released the same.

Aug 30, 2023

India's moon rover Pragyan takes snaps of moon lander Vikram [see pic]

India's moon rover has clicked a snap of its carrier -- the moon lander -- on the lunar soil, and the Indian space agency on Tuesday released the same.

Aug 30, 2023

Checks on Indian rocket for Sun mission Aditya-L1 and launch rehearsal over

The Indian space agency is gearing up for another interplanetary mission to the Sun slated for September 2 morning.

Aug 30, 2023

Zoonotic infection: 8-cm live worm removed from woman's brain in world's 1st discovery

In a world's first such case, a team of Australian neurosurgeons has removed an eight cm-long parasitic roundworm from a patient who complained of forgetfulness and depression.

Aug 29, 2023

Health Byte: World's first drug to target untreatable and deadly 'sticky' cholesterol

A new drug offers a breakthrough world first treatment for Lipoprotein(a) -- a largely genetic form of 'sticky' cholesterol that increases the risk of deadly heart attack and stroke, according to a study.

Aug 29, 2023

Space: ISRO to launch Aditya-L1 spacecraft to study the Sun on Sep 2 morning

After the Moon, it is the Sun for the Indian space agency. Days after landing India on the Moon safely, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be launching the country's first space-based observatory called Aditya-L1 to study the Sun at 11.50 a.m. on September 2.

Aug 28, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 update: India's moon rover safely heading on a new path, says ISRO

India's moon rover is roaming around the lunar surface carefully and avoiding not just pitfalls but crater falls.

Aug 28, 2023

Benefits of fenugreek seeds for healthy hair

Beautiful and healthy hair is a desire shared by many. While there are numerous hair care products available, natural remedies can often be equally effective and gentler on your hair. One such natural remedy that has gained popularity is fenugreek seeds.

Aug 28, 2023

Scientists finally complete genome sequencing of notorious human Y chromosome

In a first, scientists have completed the long-anticipated genome sequencing of male Y chromosomes, finally mapping the set of end-to-end human chromosomes.

Aug 28, 2023