Science & Health

Health Byte: Why Sarcopenia matters as you age

We've all dealt with a jar lid that just won't budge. Maybe we tried hammering it on the counter or holding it under hot water, and if all else failed, we probably asked someone for help. Over the years, it might start to feel like these stubborn lids are getting stronger but for many people, the problem is that their hands and bodies are simply getting weaker.

Jul 14, 2023

Chandrayaan-3: ISRO all set to launch third moon mission at 2:35 PM today

The countdown for the July 14 afternoon launch of India's third mission to moon-Chandrayaan-3- is progressing smoothly and the weather forecast is good for the rocket to fly as scheduled, said a senior official of the Indian space agency.

Jul 14, 2023

Man's best friend may cure cancer in humans; breakthrough research finds miracle genes in dogs

In a breakthrough research, US scientists have identified dog genes that can hold potential cure for cancer in humans.

Jul 13, 2023

Ahead of Chandrayaan-3 launch, ISRO scientists offer prayers at Tirupati temple

Ahead of India's third mission to the moon, scientists of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday offered prayers at Tirupati's Venkatachalapathy Temple for its success.

Jul 13, 2023

Young Alwar boy screams in sleep, suffers severe tremors due to online gaming addiction; parents beware [details]

Experts warn that gaming disorders can manifest in a wide variety of ways and any form of reduced control over gaming habits must be monitored.

Jul 12, 2023

Study shows 'Man in the Moon' craters 200 mn years old than thought

Scientists have 'reset the clock' for craters on the Moon, meaning that parts of its surface -- which characterise the children's story of the Man in the Moon -- are around 200 million years older than had been thought.

Jul 12, 2023

Scientists to make painkillers from 'paper waste' instead of crude oil

Common drugs such as paracetamol and ibuprofen can now be made from a compound found in pine trees, which is also a waste product from the paper industry, instead of crude oil products, according to a study

Jul 11, 2023

Chandrayaan 3: All set for countdown to begin for India's third moon mission [details]

The countdown for the launch of India's third moon mission on July 14 is expected to begin soon with the completion of the "launch rehearsal" on Monday.

Jul 11, 2023

Hairdressers, beauticians, accountants at high ovarian cancer risk: Study

Women working as hairdressers, beauticians, and accountants could be at a heightened risk of developing ovarian cancer -- the 8th most common cancer in women worldwide, finds an alarming study.

Jul 11, 2023

Monsoon mirror: Torrential rains wreak havoc in North India, cause loss of lives, devastation [state wise details]

Apart from damage to infrastructure and water-logging, the rains also put normal life out of gear with several schools shut until July 11

Jul 10, 2023

Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on alert over poaching threat

Field patrolling has been increased in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR), following an alert issued by the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) about possible poacher intrusion in 11 tiger reserves across the country, including Pilibhit and Amangarh Tiger Reserves in Uttar Pradesh.

Jul 10, 2023

Eat enough of these 6 foods to lower cardiovascular disease risk: Study

Consuming fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, fish and whole-fat dairy products in combination is key to lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults, including heart attacks and strokes, say researchers.

Jul 10, 2023

Japanese researchers find new biomarkers to diagnose ovarian cancer

A team of Japanese researchers discovered new biomarkers that can better help detect ovarian cancer, as the disease is difficult to detect in its early stages where it can most easily be treated.

Jul 10, 2023

Lioness 'Sona' gives birth to cub in Etawah Lion safari

Lioness Sona has given birth to a cub in this district taking the number of Asiatic lions at the Safari to 18.

Jul 10, 2023

Space: NASA's Webb detects most distant active supermassive black hole in 'galaxy CEERS 1019'

Researchers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have discovered the most distant active supermassive black hole to date.

Jul 10, 2023