Science & Health

1st clinical trial of measles vaccine delivery via stickers shows promise

The measles-rubella (MR) vaccine delivered via stickers to adults and infants as young as 9 months old is safe and effective, according to results of the first clinical trial.

May 27, 2023

Artist's illustration of the Hakuto-R lander, which is operated by Japanese company ispace, at the moon

Software glitch caused private Japanese Moon lander 'HAKUTO-R Mission 1' to crash

A software glitch prevented Japanese lunar exploration company ispace's Moon lander from making its historic touchdown on the lunar surface, last month, the company announced on Saturday.

May 27, 2023

Experimental drug can inhibit or prevent diabetic eye disease: Study

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found evidence that an experimental drug may help prevent or slow vision loss in people with diabetes.

May 27, 2023

What is 'Disease X', tagged as more lethal next pandemic: Explained

Even as Covid-19 is seeing a decline, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of the threat of an "inevitable" next pandemic of "Disease X", raising concerns across the globe.

May 26, 2023

Large mortality of fish in Kashmir's Dal lake worries locals, experts

Mortality of fish in Kashmir's Dal lake worry experts; Rare alligator gar fish suspected

Hundreds of dead fish floating on the waters of the Dal Lake in J&K's Srinagar on Friday caused concern among the public and the experts over the ecological health of this water body.

May 26, 2023

Scientists find mechanism how penicillin can kill MRSA superbug

AI helps identify new antibiotic that can kill one of three top 'superbugs'

Canadian and US researchers have - with the help of artificial intelligence - discovered a new antibiotic that kills a deadly species of "superbug" which can infect wounds and cause pneumonia, media reports said.

May 26, 2023

Mystery Resolved: Scientists discover why this woman can't feel pain, heals or recover faster

In a startling revelation, a team of scientists has uncovered the unique molecular make-up of a woman who can't feel pain, heals more rapidly and experiences reduced anxiety and fear.

May 24, 2023

Looking at pictures of food repeatedly may help eat less

While images of food are known to influence binge eating, it can also trick the brain into feeling full, if we see pictures of the same product repeatedly, according to a study.

May 23, 2023

New AI voice coach ' Lumen' may help treat depression, anxiety

Artificial intelligence (AI) could be a useful tool in mental health treatment, according to a new study.

May 20, 2023

African Grey Parrots seized from Tarzan Circus in Bengal

In a late night raid on Friday, the police recovered three African Grey Parrots from the possession of the authorities of Tarzan Circus in West Bengal's Birbhum district.

May 20, 2023

Health Byte: 10 tests for mother's to consider for optimal health

Mothers are always on their toes to take care of their children, family, and friends. However, when it comes to taking care of their own health, they tend to lag behind.

May 19, 2023

Artemis I Update: Countdown is Underway for Wet Dress Rehearsal

Space: NASA to start training Artemis II crew for Moon mission in June

Even as NASA prepares to establish a long-term presence at the Moon for science and exploration after a span of 50 years, the agency is looking to start training the astronauts who will fly on Artemis II flight in June.

May 19, 2023

Remember Sarus crane following Arif on bike in Amethi? It's now ready for life in the wild

Last year, a video of Sarus crane following its rescuer Arif on bike in Amethi had hit headlines. Now the Kanpur zoo authorities said they trained it to return to wild life after training and reviving its natural habits from what Arif fed it over the period.

May 19, 2023

Webb telescope finds water, new mystery in rare comet.

Space: NIRSpec finds water, new mystery in rare comet '238P/Read'

In a breakthrough, the powerful James Webb Space Telescope has found the presence of water around a comet in the main asteroid belt for the first time.

May 16, 2023

Low vitamin D levels can increase long Covid risk: Study

Low levels of vitamin D have now been linked to increase the long Covid risk, researchers report.

May 13, 2023

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Science & Health

1st clinical trial of measles vaccine delivery via stickers shows promise

Software glitch caused private Japanese Moon lander 'HAKUTO-R Mission 1' to crash

Experimental drug can inhibit or prevent diabetic eye disease: Study

What is 'Disease X', tagged as more lethal next pandemic: Explained

Mortality of fish in Kashmir's Dal lake worry experts; Rare alligator gar fish suspected

AI helps identify new antibiotic that can kill one of three top 'superbugs'

Mystery Resolved: Scientists discover why this woman can't feel pain, heals or recover faster

Looking at pictures of food repeatedly may help eat less

New AI voice coach ' Lumen' may help treat depression, anxiety

African Grey Parrots seized from Tarzan Circus in Bengal

Health Byte: 10 tests for mother's to consider for optimal health

Space: NASA to start training Artemis II crew for Moon mission in June

Remember Sarus crane following Arif on bike in Amethi? It's now ready for life in the wild

Space: NIRSpec finds water, new mystery in rare comet '238P/Read'

Low vitamin D levels can increase long Covid risk: Study

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]