Science & Health

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

Health Byte: New 'smart' socks to prevent falls in people living with dementia

UK researchers have developed a novel sock which combines sensors with artificial intelligence (AI) to help carers and care home staff detect agitation and prevent falls in people with dementia.

Aug 28, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 Success: Indian spacetech sector gets $62 mn in funding this year, to get more now

As the world acknowledges India's space dominance after the Chandrayaan-3 success, the spacetech sector in the country received $62 million in funding this year to date, reflecting a substantial 60 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

Aug 26, 2023

Chandrayaan-3: Modi visits ISRO, congratulates India's space scientists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bengaluru on Saturday to meet and congratulate the scientists of the Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) on the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

Aug 26, 2023

Moon-Walking: India's moon rover did a 'Michael Jackson Act' on the moon

India's moon rover did a 'Michael Jackson act' on the lunar surface after walking down on the ramp!

Aug 25, 2023

Brain implant, AI offers hope to paralysed patients to speak via computer

US researchers have in a breakthrough developed a brain implant system, which when powered by artificial intelligence (AI) helps paralysed patients with speech difficulties communicate via a computer screen.

Aug 24, 2023

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah visits ISRO, to felicitate scientists in Vidhana Soudha

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Thursday that the scientists of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) would be felicitated officially by the government for the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission.

Aug 24, 2023