Science & Health

Covaxin finally approved for children aged 12 to 15; Vaccination for those aged 15 to 18 from Jan 3

This makes Covaxin the second vaccine cleared for use for children in India, after Zydus Cadila's three-dose DNA vaccine was allowed for adults and children over the age of 12.

Dec 25, 2021

NASA launches James Webb telescope, 100 times more powerful than Hubble [Watch Live]

After facing constant delays, NASA's much-awaited James Webb Space Telescope was finally launched today.

Dec 25, 2021

Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia report surge in Omicron; Global Covid caseload tops 278.8mn

Global Covid caseload tops 278.8 million and Asia sees surge in Omicron variant fugures, especially in Myanmar, Indonesia and Singapore

Dec 25, 2021

Tainted remdesivir made patients worse during COVID second wave; no one stopped it, too [details]

After several hospitals in five states reported adverse effects immediately after Cadila's remdesivir being injected, respective state drug regulators should have immediately tested the batch for sterility and endotoxins.

Dec 24, 2021

NASA's Busiest Year 2021: From Mars Landing to Launch of Next-Gen Web Space Telescope

In 2021, NASA also took action to roll out aviation technology to more airports to help save time for passengers, pushing the boundaries of making aeronautics greener and more efficient.

Dec 24, 2021

FDA authorises Merck's Covid-19 pill for high-risk people; It can be taken at home

The FDA has now authorised 2 anti-viral pills for Covid that can be taken at home. However, it can only be prescribed to adults as it stomps bone and cartilage growth.

Dec 24, 2021

Clues to treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder found in recently-evolved region of 'dark genome'

The new proteins are said to act like biological differences and help distinguish between the two illnesses. The symptoms for the two diseases make it hard for people to distinguish.

Dec 23, 2021

Ketamine therapy swiftly reduces anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts: Study

Evidence from 83 published research papers shows that Ketamine therapy can be effective in treating depression and suicidal thoughts. It also has potential benefit for people suffering from anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Dec 23, 2021

Black hole eruption: Australian astronomers capture it live

Astronomers from Curtin University, as part of an international team, have produced the most comprehensive images of the nearest active black hole to earth.

Dec 23, 2021

NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission delayed again; Likely in March 2022

After facing an issue with the engine, NASA's uncrewed Artemis 1 moon mission has been delayed to March next year, the US space agency said.

Dec 22, 2021

Climate Change? Chills catch up with South India; Maharashtra, Telangana see sudden dip in temperature, here's why

In Maharashtra, several districts experienced temperatures in single digit, with Gadchiroli shivering at 7.4 degree Celsius. The Indian Met Department has attributed the change to cold winds blowing from North East

Dec 21, 2021

NASA's Juno Spacecraft "Hears" From Jupiter's Moon Ganymede; Records Them

An audio track collected during Jupiter mission's Ganymede flyby offers a dramatic ride-along. It is one of the highlights mission scientists shared in a briefing at American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting.

Dec 21, 2021

Baby Found Growing Inside Woman's Liver In a Case of "Extremely Rare" Pregnancy [Video]

In a video posted on social media, Dr. Michael Narvey, a pediatrician, shared about a case of 'ectopic pregnancy' reported in the liver of a woman.

Dec 18, 2021

In a first, NASA's Parker Solar Probe 'touches' the Sun's corona in daring mission [Details]

For the first time ever, a spacecraft has touched the Sun. NASAs Parker Solar Probe has now flown through the Suns upper atmosphere, called the corona, and sampled particles and magnetic fields there, according to statement issued by the US space agency.

Dec 18, 2021

Breakthrough Infections After Vaccination Induces 'Super Immunity' to COVID-19; May Protect Against Future Variants [Study]

A new study has found that breakthrough infections generate a robust immune response against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and may potentially result in cross-neutralization of multiple variants in the event of subsequent exposures.

Dec 17, 2021