Science & Health

Moon drifting away from earth; what are the repercussions?

About 2.46 billion years ago, the moon was about 60,000 kilometres closer to Earth than it is now

Mar 1, 2023

Global dementia cases may triple by 2050

Health Byte: Bad dreams in childhood may signal Parkinson's risk in adulthood

Children experiencing bad dreams and nightmares persistently may be at risk of developing cognitive impairment (including dementia) and Parkinson's disease in adulthood, finds a study.

Feb 28, 2023

NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 mission scheduled for Feb 26

NASA-SpaceX's Crew-6 mission to fly on Thursday, March 2

NASA and SpaceX crew-6 mission is now scheduled to blast off to the International Space Station on March 2, said the space agencies on Monday, after the mission was scrubbed due to a ground systems issue.

Feb 28, 2023

Fight your depression, anxiety with "pilates, yoga" than with medicines

Aerobic exercise such as walking, resistance training, pilates, and yoga are 1.5 times more effective than counselling or the leading medications for people with mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and distress, suggests researchers including one of an Indian origin.

Feb 27, 2023

NASA-SpaceX's Crew-6 mission to space 'scrubbed'

NASA and SpaceX crew-6 mission has been scrubbed, the space agencies said on Monday.

Feb 27, 2023

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories acquires Mayne Pharma's US prescription portfolio for $105 mn

Indian pharma major, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, through its subsidiary has inked an agreement to acquire the US generic prescription product portfolio of the Australia-based, Mayne Pharma Group Limited, for consideration of about $105 million.

Feb 27, 2023

Health Byte: Daily use of weed can raise heart disease risk

People who used marijuana daily were found to be about one-third more likely to develop coronary artery disease (CAD) compared with people who have never used the drug, warned a study

Feb 27, 2023

Scientists discover new layer at Earth's inner core

Scientists discover a solid metallic ball inside Earth known as "innermost inner core"

A team of researchers has found evidence of a new layer to the planet sitting within the inner core.

Feb 25, 2023

Scientists Discover New Brain Pathway Affecting Opioid Addiction and Relapse; Provides Hope for Improved Treatments [Study]

Through a new study, scientists from the Texas A&M University School of Medicine have identified a neural pathway that characterizes how fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, affects the brain.

Feb 25, 2023

NASA set to send SpaceX Crew-6 mission to ISS early next week

The US space agency is geared up to send four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that will launch the company's Dragon Endeavour spacecraft.

Feb 25, 2023

Lab grown diamonds are used in satellites, computer chips & jewellery

The global market for lab grown diamonds (LGD) that the Indian government has decided to focus on is expected to rise to $5 billion by 2025 and exceed $15 billion by 2023 from the $1 billion in 2020.

Feb 24, 2023

Global dementia cases may triple by 2050: Study

How you can keep dementia at bay in old age

Exercising at least once a month as well as having satisfying relationships in adulthood are linked to better cognitive functioning and good brain health in old age, stopping dementia in its tracks, two studies have suggested.

Feb 23, 2023

Hundreds of wildlife species worldwide contaminated with 'forever chemicals': Study

Widespread pollution from the toxic "forever chemicals," known as Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS), is contaminating and potentially harming hundreds of species of wildlife around the world, said a new study.

Feb 23, 2023

Living with chronic pain may impact your memory, learning skills

People living with chronic pain conditions in the knee, neck and back due to ailments such as arthritis or cancer may be at a higher risk of developing dementia, claimed a study.

Feb 22, 2023

95th anniversary of 'Raman Effect', the flavour of weeklong National Science Day celebrations

The legendary Indian scientist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman will be commemorated on the National Science Day-2023 on February 28 -- marking the 95th anniversary of his path-breaking discovery of scattering of light known as 'Raman Effect' -- officials said here on Tuesday.

Feb 21, 2023

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Science & Health

Moon drifting away from earth; what are the repercussions?

Health Byte: Bad dreams in childhood may signal Parkinson's risk in adulthood

NASA-SpaceX's Crew-6 mission to fly on Thursday, March 2

Fight your depression, anxiety with "pilates, yoga" than with medicines

NASA-SpaceX's Crew-6 mission to space 'scrubbed'

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories acquires Mayne Pharma's US prescription portfolio for $105 mn

Health Byte: Daily use of weed can raise heart disease risk

Scientists discover a solid metallic ball inside Earth known as "innermost inner core"

Scientists Discover New Brain Pathway Affecting Opioid Addiction and Relapse; Provides Hope for Improved Treatments [Study]

NASA set to send SpaceX Crew-6 mission to ISS early next week

Lab grown diamonds are used in satellites, computer chips & jewellery

How you can keep dementia at bay in old age

Hundreds of wildlife species worldwide contaminated with 'forever chemicals': Study

Living with chronic pain may impact your memory, learning skills

95th anniversary of 'Raman Effect', the flavour of weeklong National Science Day celebrations

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]