Science & Health

Celestial treat: Supermoons and blue moon to light up August skies

Skygazers are in for a celestial treat as the sky in August will witness supermoons and a 'Blue Moon'.

Jul 31, 2023

Just 4.5 minutes of daily 'VILPA' may reduce cancer risk: Study

A total of just 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity, lasting one minute each, that makes you huff and puff during daily tasks could reduce the risk of some cancers by up to 32 per cent, suggest a promising new research.

Jul 29, 2023

Now more stories on new discoveries of space: NASA to launch streaming platform 'NASA+' soon

US space agency NASA on Friday announced that it will launch its on-demand streaming platform "NASA+" later this year.

Jul 28, 2023

Blue Whale washes ashore in Srikakulam district of AP

A giant fish, said to be a Blue Whale, has washed ashore off Bay of Bengal in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district.

Jul 28, 2023

Millions affected by heavy rains, climate induced disasters; Indian infra reviewed, attention required

Experts warn that there is an urgent need to identify critical infrastructure and make it climate resilient in order to be better prepared in future.

Jul 28, 2023

Space: NASA's OSIRIS-REx prepares for Sept landing with asteroid samples

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is adjusting its course to get closer to Earth, according to mission officials.

Jul 27, 2023

World Head and Neck Cancer Day: Tobacco, alcohol major drivers of head and neck cancers in India

Tobacco and alcohol use is behind the increasing rate of head and neck cancers in India, said health experts here on World Head and Neck Cancer Day on Thursday.

Jul 27, 2023

ISRO conducts hot tests on Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion Systems

Indian space agency on Thursday said it has carried out successfully two more hot tests on the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS).

Jul 27, 2023

Ban on two drugs to save vultures agreed to by experts: Centre to Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court was informed on Tuesday that a ban on two veterinary drugs used for the treatment of livestock have been agreed by the experts because of their adverse impact on vultures.

Jul 26, 2023

Probiotics may help slow age-related cognitive decline, improves gut health

Taking probiotics may help prevent the decline in memory and thinking that can accompany ageing, suggests a study that may pave the way for new, non-invasive treatments that leverage the gut microbiome to mitigate cognitive decline in elderly.

Jul 25, 2023

Space: China to send zebrafish to space to study bone loss in astronauts

China is all set to send zebrafish to its Tiangong space station to understand how astronauts face bone loss in microgravity, the media reporte

Jul 24, 2023

IIT Jodhpur proposes crowdsourced bird data to define ecoregions in Thar desert

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur in a new study highlighted the significance of crowdsourced bird data as a biota-based tool for understanding established ecoregions in Thar desert.

Jul 24, 2023

Space: Indian rocket PSLV to orbit 7 Singaporean satellites on July 30

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be launching seven Singaporean satellites on July 30 using its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).

Jul 24, 2023

Miles to go: India's share is 2-3%, but ISRO is now an end-to-end player [details]

India may be sending spacecraft to orbit the Moon and Mars, and plans to send one to study the Sun and Venus, and finally, humans to space in the last four decades of this century, but its presence in the global space sector market is a mere two-three per cent.

Jul 23, 2023

How good sleep habit can boost brain health, ward off Alzheimer's risk

Prioritising good sleep habits, by getting at least 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep, is essential for overall brain health and help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, said doctors here on World Brain Day on Saturday.

Jul 22, 2023