Science & Health

How to sanitise N95 masks; here's the best way

The researchers see the potential for the electric- cooker method to be useful for healthcare workers and first responders, especially those in smaller clinics or hospitals that do not have access to large-scale heat sanitization equipment.

Aug 9, 2020

COVID crisis: MoHFW is offering psychological support to children amid pandemic

To help with anxiety in children amid the pandemic, the ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a helpline that citizens can now call on and seek support.

Aug 8, 2020

NASA maps Beirut blast damage in high-precision.

NASA maps unfathomable damage caused in Beirut blast in satellite image

NASA in collaboration with the Earth Observatory of Singapore on Saturday released a detailed high-res image that maps the devastating explosion in Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon, that killed over 150 people and is estimated to have caused billions of dollars' worth of damage.

Aug 8, 2020

Karnataka revises guidelines for international travellers | See full list here

The Karnataka government has now revised guidelines for international travellers and released fresh guidelines on Friday. This is the 4th version of the guidelines.

Aug 8, 2020

Political correctness in space: NASA to eliminate offensive names from planets

Stephen T Shih, NASA's Associate Administrator for Diversity and Equal Opportunity lauded the recent move from the space agency.

Aug 8, 2020

Karnataka rains: 209 flood-prone areas identified across Bengaluru

As parts of Karnataka face crippling disaster due to incessant rain and landslides, BBMP in Bengaluru has identified 209 areas in the city that are prone to flooding. The civic body has formed 28 teams in preparation for any flood-like situation.

Aug 8, 2020

India's Serum Institute to get $150 million from Gates Foundation for COVID vaccine

Serum Institute of India said on Friday it would receive $150 million in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the GAVI vaccines alliance to make 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses for India and other emerging economies as early as 2021.

Aug 7, 2020

Mumbai's monsoon misery: 15 years on, Rs 1,200 cr Brimstowad drainage system still unused

Mumbai has been struggling under the impact of the monsoon year after year, and as the city waits for the season to let up, there is a project that could potentially solve Mumbai's problem. The Brihanmumbai Storm Water Disposal System announced in 2005 has curiously been little used in the past 15 years. The Rs 1,200 crore project has made citizens wonder what the authorities are waiting for.

Aug 7, 2020

Glenmark announces 400 mg 'FabiFlu' for Covid-19 treatment

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a research-led global pharmaceutical company, on Thursday announced that it is set to introduce a 400 mg version of oral antiviral - FabiFlu -- for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 in India.

Aug 7, 2020

Losing 'mouse like' chunk of hair: Scary Covid after-effect has left people in shock

In latest update, several Covid - 19 cured patients have revealed that they have either lost a lot of their hair or are still losing it.

Aug 7, 2020

Beirut blast sparks fear in Chennai; 700 tonnes of explosive Ammonium Nitrate stored

The Beirut explosion left an immeasurable impact on humanity, after a large quantity of unsafely stored Ammonium Nitrate exploded. Now, 700 tonnes of the same chemical has been stored in a depot near Chennai, which has come up as a huge red flag.

Aug 6, 2020

Kerala rains: Monsoon claims 3 more lives, IMD issues red alert for Wayanad and Kozhikode

Kerala has been facing monsoon peril in 2020, with red alerts issued in Wayanad and Kozhikode, 3 more have lost their lives in heavy rains lashing the state.

Aug 6, 2020

Karnataka disaster alert: Landslides, flood-like situation in few districts; govt releases Rs 50 cr

A high alert was issued in parts of Karnataka by the IMD, now the approaching disaster situation is looking more like a reality.

Aug 6, 2020

IISc develops India's first mobile COVID testing lab in Bengaluru | Details

In a new breakthrough, the Indian Institute of Science has developed India's first mobile COVID-19 testing lab to be deployed in hospitals. The lab was inaugurated on Wedenesday.

Aug 6, 2020