Science & Health

Scientists discover fastest asteroid in solar system, will collide with planets or sun in future

This asteroid is the second known object in the solar system next to Mercury with a very short orbit around the sun

Aug 24, 2021

Scientists Discover Key Role of A Protein In Preventing Implantation of Embryo; Finding Can Help Identify 'Golden Window' for IVF Success[Study]

A multi-institutional study has found that a protein called podocalyxin makes the surface of the womb slippery, and prevents the implantation of embryos in women undergoing IVF treatment.

Aug 24, 2021

Ahead of Europa Clipper 2024 Launch: Spacecraft Hardware That Makes Headway to Jupiter's Moon

Here's a closer look at the NASA's Europa Clipper mission to explore Jupiter's moon Europa in 2024 as it harbors an internal ocean with twice the amount of water in Earth's oceans combined, with conditions suitable for supporting life

Aug 24, 2021

Infertility treatment could be effective; scientists identify protein to boost sperm function [details]

A study by scientists from the University of California San Diego has found that a protein known as Girdin (GIV) is vital in the occurrence of two processes that are essential in promoting sperm motility, survival, and successful fertilization.

Aug 22, 2021

Existing drugs kill SARS-CoV2 in cells: here's what it means for you [details]

The study, published in the journbal 'Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences', uses artificial intelligence-powered image analysis of human cell lines during infection with the novel coronavirus.

Aug 22, 2021

Baby Smooth-hound Shark Born In A Tank Full of Females In Italian Aquarium; Could Be First Confirmed Asexual Birth of Species

The Acquario Cala Gonone, a marine center in the island of Sardinia, recently reported that a baby smooth-hound shark was born to a shark that shared its tank only with another female; potentially the first confirmed case of parthenogenesis.

Aug 21, 2021

Covid third wave in India is near, study report suggests possible timeline

Three fool-proof ways to curb spread of Covid-19 in closed spaces [read now]

Good ventilation systems have been found to be as effective as N95 masks in helping curb the spread of Covid-19 in indoor spaces. However, the fitting of masks makes a lot of difference in their aerosol filtering capacity

Aug 21, 2021

Celebrating Gene Roddenberry: Star Trek's Bridge and NASA

NASA Announces Plan to Celebrate Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry's Centennial [Roddenberry100]

The program includes a panel discussion moderated by Rod Roddenberry, son of Gene Roddenberry, with Star Trek actor George Takei participating.

Aug 21, 2021

NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover Sends Beautiful Pictures of Changing Landscape of Gale Crater [Images]

A new video rings in the rover's ninth year on Mars, letting viewers tour Curiosity's location on a Martian mountain.

Aug 21, 2021

NASA is working on asteroid deflecting machine

Asteroid Approaching Earth Tonight at 94,000 kmph; Classified by NASA as Potentially Hazardous; Visible With Telescope

Even though the August 21 flyby will be the asteroid's closest approach to Earth, yet it will pass the Earth from a distance nine times that of between Earth and Moon.

Aug 21, 2021

2nd largest wildfire in California burns over 700,000 acres in 5 counties

Located about 10 miles northeast of Paradise, now covers 700,630 acres in five counties, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

Aug 21, 2021

First-ever DNA COVID vaccine in offing; Zydus Cadila's three-dose jab awaits approval in India [details]

If approved, ZyCoV-D will become only the second homegrown COVID-19 vaccine to receive approval, and only the fifth to be approved for use in India.

Aug 20, 2021

"His death was preventable": US man's obituary sends out strong message to anti-vaxxers [read now]

The rise of the highly transmissible delta variant, waning immunity and anti-vaxxers are collectively responsible for breakthrough infections

Aug 20, 2021

How COVID-19 spreads in body; real-time progress of virus in live mice recorded [Watch]

A new multi-institutional study recorded the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus within live mice in real-time, and tracked its spread over the course of six days; its movement from the nose to the lungs, and eventually other organs.

Aug 19, 2021

Key Infection Mechanism of Global "Crop Killer" Bacteria Discovered; Could Help Fight Plant Pathogens [Details]

Through a new study, an interdisciplinary team of researchers, have identified the precise cellular-level mechanism employed by Xanthomonas to hijack and override a plant's biological processes.

Aug 18, 2021

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Science & Health

Scientists discover fastest asteroid in solar system, will collide with planets or sun in future

Scientists Discover Key Role of A Protein In Preventing Implantation of Embryo; Finding Can Help Identify 'Golden Window' for IVF Success[Study]

Ahead of Europa Clipper 2024 Launch: Spacecraft Hardware That Makes Headway to Jupiter's Moon

Infertility treatment could be effective; scientists identify protein to boost sperm function [details]

Existing drugs kill SARS-CoV2 in cells: here's what it means for you [details]

Baby Smooth-hound Shark Born In A Tank Full of Females In Italian Aquarium; Could Be First Confirmed Asexual Birth of Species

Three fool-proof ways to curb spread of Covid-19 in closed spaces [read now]

NASA Announces Plan to Celebrate Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry's Centennial [Roddenberry100]

NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover Sends Beautiful Pictures of Changing Landscape of Gale Crater [Images]

Asteroid Approaching Earth Tonight at 94,000 kmph; Classified by NASA as Potentially Hazardous; Visible With Telescope

2nd largest wildfire in California burns over 700,000 acres in 5 counties

First-ever DNA COVID vaccine in offing; Zydus Cadila's three-dose jab awaits approval in India [details]

"His death was preventable": US man's obituary sends out strong message to anti-vaxxers [read now]

How COVID-19 spreads in body; real-time progress of virus in live mice recorded [Watch]

Key Infection Mechanism of Global "Crop Killer" Bacteria Discovered; Could Help Fight Plant Pathogens [Details]

"She looks uncomfortable": Did love birds Arjun Kapoor-Malaika Arora ignore each other at sports event? [reactions]

Factionalism in J&K BJP: Show cause notices served to eight more rebels of Kashmir unit [details]

'Did he undergo nose surgery?': After Anushka, Virat Kohli trolled for going under the knife [then and now photos]