Science & Health

India's moon lander separates from main Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft; Says "Thanks for the ride, mate!

Indian space agency on Thursday afternoon successfully detached the moon lander from the main spacecraft Chandrayaan-3.

Aug 17, 2023

Healing Himalays: This man from Haryana goes on trek in truck just to clean and heal mountains

To ensure that the magnetism of the Himalayan ranges remains intact, he set up 'Healing Himalayas' in 2016, an organisation devoted to cleaning out the trash from the picturesque wonder.

Aug 17, 2023

Chandrayaan-3: Lander to separate from propulsion module tomorrow

Moving India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft closer to the moon on Wednesday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said the lander module is slated for separation from the propulsion module on Thursday.

Aug 16, 2023

Space: NASA terms July as hottest month on record ever since 1880

The US space agency has confirmed that July was the hottest month on record ever since 1880, as heatwaves and wildfires hit the cities in the US and Europe.

Aug 15, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 getting closer to moon for landing, ISRO gears up for Sun

The Indian space agency on Monday said the process of putting the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft in a circular orbit around the moon has begun.

Aug 14, 2023

Artificially dimming the Sun may not help prevent Antarctic ice melt: Study

Geoengineering has emerged as the latest option to cool the climate. But artificially "dimming the sun" does not work without decarbonisation and entails high risks, according to a new study.

Aug 14, 2023

One missing African cheetah from Kuno National Park rescued, other found dead

A South African female cheetah -- Nirva, who has been missing from the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh since July 21, was captured on Sunday. The other cheetah was found dead on August 2.

Aug 14, 2023

5 signs you are dehydrated ; Tips to prevent

Dehydration occurs when our body loses more fluids than it takes in, leading to an imbalance in the body's electrolytes and reduced ability to function properly.

Aug 12, 2023

Indian-origin researcher identifies 135 new melanin genes responsible for pigmentation

An Indian-origin researcher Vivek Bajpai along with his team has identified 135 new melanin genes associated with pigmentation.

Aug 12, 2023

Everything about Sarcoma

Sarcomas are a rare group of cancers that begin in the bones or soft tissues of the body. In other words, sarcoma is a term used to describe bone cancer and cancers that develop in the connective tissues.

Aug 12, 2023

Taking acid reflux drugs for over 4.4 years can put you at high dementia risk

People who take acid reflux medications regularly for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia compared to people who do not take these medications, new research led by an Indian-origin scientist has warned.

Aug 12, 2023

'Superfood' cardamom may increase appetite, burn fat: Study

Want to maintain a lean body weight and reduce fat? The humble cardamom may be the perfect option, according to a new study that revealed a range of health and dietary benefits of consuming cardamom, including increased appetite, fat loss and inflammation reduction.

Aug 12, 2023

People with low levels of Vitamin K have less healthy lungs: Study

People with low levels of Vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have poor lung function and to say they suffer with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and wheezing, according to a new study published on Thursday.

Aug 10, 2023

Space: Scientists find environment conducive to emergence of life on Mars

Scientists have discovered deposits of salts forming a hexagonal pattern in sedimentary layers dating from 3.8 to 3.6 billion years ago on the Red Planet, saying that the new evidence indicates an environment conducive to the emergence of life

Aug 10, 2023

11 Medical students in K'taka suspended for making derogatory reels on nurses

Eleven students of a prestigious medical institute here have been suspended for making derogatory reels on nurses and sharing them on social media.

Aug 8, 2023