This is what causes stomach discomfort in IBS patients
London, Jan 18 (IANS) Researchers have identified the biological mechanism that explains why some people experience abdominal pain when they eat certain foods. According to the researchers, up to 20 per cent of the world’s population suffers from the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which causes stomach pain or severe discomfort after eating. The researchers revealed […]
Read MorePeer support may be more beneficial to teens with anxiety
New York, Jan 18 (IANS) One in three parents strongly support schools having mental health programmes like peer support leaders, a new poll suggests. The poll indicates that an estimated one in five teenagers has symptoms of a mental health disorder such as depression or anxiety and suicide is the second leading cause of death […]
Read MoreVirgin ‘Cosmic Girl’ jet sends 10 NASA payloads into space (Ld)
San Francisco, Jan 18 (IANS) In a historic feat challenging SpaceX CEO Elon Musk who has built reusable rockets, Virgin Orbit which is the sister company of billionaire Sir Richard Branson’s space tourism outfit Virgin Galactic, on Monday successfully sent its LauncherOne rocket into space via air launch — not through a traditional one from […]
Read MoreWorkplace mistreatment may up suicidal thoughts in employees
New York, Jan 16 (IANS) If you ignore a colleague’s greeting or make a sarcastic comment in the workplace then it may actually do more harm to them than intended, a new study suggests. The study indicates that perceived low-grade forms of workplace mistreatment, such as avoiding eye contact or excluding a co-worker from conversation […]
Read MoreMicroRNA may serve as therapeutic targets for traumatic brain injury
New York, Jan 16 (IANS) Researchers have shown that microRNA biomarkers related to Alzheimer’s disease play a role in brain damage caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI results from blows to the head, leading to chronic disruption of the brain and a cascade of long-term health conditions. According to the researchers, patients who suffer […]
Read MoreParkinson’s disease may up schizophrenia risk: Study
Helsinki, Jan 16 (IANS) Patients with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder have an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease later in life. The study indicates that the increased risk may be due to alterations in the brain’s dopamine system caused by dopamine receptor antagonists or neurobiological effects of schizophrenia. “According to our results, a previously diagnosed psychotic […]
Read MoreYouth using vaping likely to become daily smoker too
New York, Jan 11 (IANS) If you are a youth and use vape, you are three times as likely to become a daily smoker in the future, a new study suggests. The findings showed that those who reported using a tobacco product, daily use increased with age through age 28. Daily cigarette smoking nearly doubled […]
Read More76% of Covid patients reported at least 1 ongoing symptom: Lancet
Beijing, Jan 9 (IANS) A new study has found that more than three-quarters of Covid-19 patients have at least one ongoing symptom six months after initially becoming unwell. The study, published in the prestigious journal The Lancet, reveals that 76 per cent of patients reported at least one ongoing symptom. Fatigue or muscle weakness was […]
Read MoreNovel tech may help cancer patients manage symptoms
London, Jan 9 (IANS) Computer algorithms may have benefited a lot of cancer patients in managing their symptoms. Now, a new study suggests that a system, developed by a team of researchers, may help cancer patients manage their symptoms as well. The study, published in the ‘Journal of Clinical Oncology’, suggests that patients reported better […]
Read MoreNovel method may help detect Covid antibodies in seconds
New York, Jan 9 (IANS) Researchers, including an Indian-origin, have identified an advanced nanomaterial-based biosensing platform that detects, within seconds, antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to testing, the platform will help to quantify patient immunological response to the new vaccines with precision, according to a paper published […]
Read MoreSpaceX Dragon set to bring more key science back to Earth
Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) An upgraded SpaceX cargo Dragon spacecraft is set to transport significantly more science back to Earth next week than possible in previous Dragon capsules, and is the first space station cargo capsule to splash down off the coast of Florida. In addition, key science experiments returns from the space station through […]
Read More‘Focused’ ultrasound may help treat Parkinson’s disease
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Researchers have found that a scalpel-free alternative to brain surgery has the potential to benefit people with Parkinson’s disease symptoms that are much more severe on one side of the body. According to the team more testing is needed but the approach, which uses a technology called focused ultrasound, could […]
Read MoreCovid recovered patients may have immunity for over 8 months
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Contrary to current belief that recovered Covid-19 patients have antibodies to fight the disease for up to three to five months, a significant study has claimed that the protective immunity against the SARS-CoV-2 virus could last for at least eight months or more. The fact that immune memory against SARS-CoV-2 […]
Read More‘Commonly used BP medications safe for Covid patients’
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Medications to treat high blood pressure (BP) do not affect outcomes among patients hospitalised with Covid-19, researchers have claimed. The study, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal, shows that there is no risk for patients continuing these medications while hospitalized for Covid-19. “Our trial results importantly show that these […]
Read More‘Initial Covid severity may not up later respiratory complications’
London, Jan 8 (IANS) If you are a Covid-19 survivor and worry about its severity in the later life then you can have a slight relief as a study has shown that initial severity of the virus may not be associated with later respiratory complications. The study, published in the Annals of the American Thoracic […]
Read MoreVaping triggers inflammation in gut: Study
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) If you use vape thinking that traditional cigarettes has more harmful effects, then you need to reconsider about it as a new study indicates that e-cigarettes disrupt the gut barrier and trigger inflammation in the body, potentially leading to a variety of health concerns. According to the researchers, including Indian-origin, […]
Read MoreNASA selects 4 small missions to unlock universe’s secrets
Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) NASA has selected four small-scale astrophysics missions for further concept development in a new programme called “Pioneers” to study the secrets of the universe. Through small satellites and scientific balloons, these selections enable new platforms for exploring cosmic phenomena such as galaxy evolution, exoplanets, high-energy neutrinos, and neutron star mergers, the […]
Read MoreHeat treatment can make chemotherapy more effective: Study
London, Jan 6 (IANS) Researchers have claimed that heating up cancer cells while targeting them with chemotherapy is a highly effective way of killing them. The findings suggest that “loading” a chemotherapy drug on to tiny magnetic particles that can heat the cancer cells at the same time as delivering the drug to them was […]
Read MoreBrain cancer linked to tissue healing: Researchers
Toronto, Jan 5 (IANS) Researchers have found that the healing process that follows a brain injury — from trauma to infection and stroke — could spur tumour growth. “Our data suggest that the right mutational change in particular cells in the brain could be modified by injury to give rise to a tumour,” said Peter […]
Read MoreMixing smoking, vaping can be as harmful as smoking cigarettes
New York, Jan 4 (IANS) If you are planning to quit smoking, then picking up vaping to reduce the frequency can be a bad idea, researchers say. According to the researchers, combining traditional cigarettes with e-cigarettes may result in harmful health effects similar to smoking cigarettes exclusively. “Some people who smoke cigarettes, pick up e-cigarette […]
Read More1 of 4 genetic conditions put people at autism risk: Study
New York, Jan 3 (IANS) New research has revealed that people with certain genetic conditions are likely to have significant symptoms of autism, even if they do not meet all diagnostic criteria. More than half of individuals with one of four genetic conditions had significant autistic symptoms, despite not qualifying for formal diagnosis, said researchers […]
Read MoreHigher mosquito blood meals increase malaria transmission
London, Jan 2 (IANS) Multiple bouts of blood feeding by mosquitoes reduce the incubation period for malaria parasites and increase malaria transmission potential, said a study. Given that mosquitoes feed on blood multiple times in natural settings, the results published in the journal PLOS Pathogens suggest that malaria elimination may be substantially more challenging than […]
Read MoreClinical criteria for autism diagnosis inadequate for some people
London, Jan 2 (IANS) People with certain genetic conditions are likely to have significant symptoms of autism such as social and communication difficulties or repetitive behaviours, even if they do not meet all diagnostic criteria, says an international study. The study by researchers at Cardiff University suggests that clinical services need to adapt so that […]
Read MoreNew class of antibiotics may help combat antimicrobial resistance
New York, Jan 2 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a new class of compounds that combine direct antibiotic killing of pan drug-resistant bacterial pathogens with a simultaneous rapid immune response for combating antimicrobial resistance. The research, published in the journal Nature, comes at a time when the list of bacteria that are becoming resistant to treatment […]
Read MoreNASA approves 2 missions to explore Sun, Earth’s aurora
Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) NASA has approved two missions to explore the Sun and the system that drives space weather near Earth. These two missions are Extreme Ultraviolet High-Throughput Spectroscopic Telescope Epsilon Mission, or EUVST, and the Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer, or EZIE. Together, NASA’s contribution to the missions will help us understand the Sun […]
Read MoreSolar Orbiter spacecraft makes its first Venus flyby
London, Dec 28 (IANS) The joint US-European Solar Orbiter spacecraft has completed its first of many gravity assist flybys of Venus, to start bringing it closer to the Sun and tilting its orbit in order to observe our star from different perspectives. The spacecraft’s closest approach to Venus took place at 12.39 Coordinated Universal Time […]
Read MoreThis condition makes it hard for people to draw a mental picture
New York, Dec 28 (IANS) Did you know that some people cannot draw a mental picture because they have a recently-characterised condition that causes a lack of visual memory? A new study has examined how this rare condition called aphantasia causes blind spots in the mind’s eye. In fact, the phrase “mind’s eye” may be […]
Read MoreBionic touch didn’t remap human brain ever after a year: Study
New York, Dec 28 (IANS) In future challenges for developing realistic prosthetic devices, new research has revealed that even after a full year, the bionic touch did not remap the brain in people whose amputated limbs were replaced with prosthetic limbs. The participants’ subjective sensation never shifted to match the location of the touch sensors […]
Read MoreScientists find novel compound as Covid triggers superbug threat
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) A rising tide of antibiotic-resistant bacteria — if left unchecked, could kill an estimated 10 million people annually by 2050 — was a fact known in the pre-Corona era and the Covid-19 situation has now put millions at risk by increasing their resistance to the antibiotics, warn researchers. To help […]
Read MoreResearchers identify over 109,000 impact craters on moon
Beijing, Dec 26 (IANS) An international team of researchers has identified over 109,000 previously unrecognised impact craters on the moon using machine learning methods. The study, led by researchers from Jilin University, was published in the journal Nature Communications. Impact craters are the most prominent lunar surface feature and occupy most of the moon’s surface. […]
Read MoreBrazil announces efficacy of China’s CoronaVac vaccine
Sao Paulo, Dec 25 (IANS) Brazil’s state-run Butantan Institute has announced that the CoronaVac vaccine developed by the private Chinese laboratory Sinovac Life Science achieved the levels of efficacy against the coronavirus required by the World Health Organization (WHO) in trials with 13,000 Brazilian volunteers. “The data corroborate that it is the safest vaccine on […]
Read MoreChristmas trees stay green because of photosynthetic shortcut
London, Dec 25 (IANS) An international team of scientists has deciphered that a short-cut in the photosynthetic machinery allows the needles of Christmas trees to stay green. In winter, light energy is absorbed by the green chlorophyll molecules but cannot be utilised by the downstream reactions in the photosynthetic machinery as freezing temperatures stop most […]
Read MoreSuper Heavy flights coming in a few months: Elon Musk
San Francisco, Dec 25 (IANS) Elon Musk-run SpaceX will start flight testing its Super Heavy booster (starting with low-altitude “hops”) in a few months from now. Super Heavy booster will be used to fly Starship for orbital launches and deeper space missions, including Mars. Reacting to a follower on Twitter, Musk said late on Thursday […]
Read More‘Casual’ smokers may also have nicotine addiction
New York, Dec 24 (IANS) Even if you consider yourself a light or “casual” smoker, it does not necessarily mean that you have completely escaped nicotine addiction, warns new research. Many light smokers — those who smoke one to four cigarettes per day or fewer — meet the criteria for nicotine addiction and should therefore […]
Read MoreMask won’t stop kids from understanding facial expressions
New York, Dec 24 (IANS) The use of face coverings to keep Covid-19 in check is not preventing kids from understanding facial expressions, says a study. The research, published in the journal PLOS ONE, showed that chidlren were not too bad at identifying emotions such as sadness, anger and fear from faces covered with masks. […]
Read MoreMassive ‘swamp king’ prehistoric crocodile identified in Australia
Sydney, Dec 23 (IANS) A prehistoric crocodile measuring more than five metres long, dubbed the “swamp king”, ruled south eastern Queensland waterways in Australia only a few million years ago, new research has found. Researchers at University of Queensland identified the new species of prehistoric crocodile — which they named Paludirex vincenti — from fossils […]
Read MoreNew study unlocks how and why stars die
Chicago, Dec 23 (IANS) Researchers from the Northwestern University (NU) has found that by studying all three “flavors” involved in a supernova, they have unlocked more clues as to how and why stars die. Contrary to the past practice of simplifying studies by studying one flavor while ignoring the other two, the researchers in the […]
Read MoreBrain cell that can help track distance discovered
London, Dec 22 (IANS) Scientists have discovered that there is a type of brain cell that can track how far we have travelled and remember where things are, which are added to our memory map of the places we have been. The existence of GPS-like brain cells, which can store maps of the places we’ve […]
Read MoreModel for flu spread may not work in Covid-19: Study
New York, Dec 22 (IANS) A mathematical model that can help project the spread of infectious diseases like the seasonal flu may not be the best way to predict the spread of Covid-19, researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have reported. Called the R-naught, or basic reproductive number, the model predicts the average number of susceptible […]
Read MoreHow exposure to metals during pregnancy may affect baby’s health
New York, Dec 21 (IANS) Exposure to metals such as nickel, arsenic, cobalt and lead may disrupt a woman’s hormones during pregnancy which may lead to children’s later health and disease risks, says a new study. Exposure to metals has been associated with problems at birth such as pre-term birth and low birth weight in […]
Read MoreNeed common vision to guide Covid management in Europe: Experts
London, Dec 21 (IANS) Amid fears over a highly infectious new mutant strain of the novel coronavirus found in Britain, a group of more than 300 leading scientists across the globe are calling for European governments to work together in managing the pandemic and make a clear commitment to Covid-19 case number targets. The letter, […]
Read MoreLand ecosystems becoming less efficient at absorbing CO2: Study
New York, Dec 20 (IANS) Researchers have identified an unsettling trend – as levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere increase, 86 per cent of land ecosystems globally are becoming progressively less efficient at absorbing/ Because CO2 is a main ‘ingredient’ that plants need to grow, elevated concentrations of it cause an increase in […]
Read More‘Stroke, altered mental state increase death risk for Covid patients’
New York, Dec 20 (IANS) Researchers have found that people hospitalised with Covid-19 and neurological problems, including stroke and confusion have a higher risk of dying than other coronavirus affected patients. The findings, published in the journal Neurology, have the potential to identify and focus treatment efforts on individuals most at risk and could decrease […]
Read MoreTN students win top award for sustainable building material project
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) An innovative sustainable building material project by a team of students from Tamil Nadu has won an award at a competition organised by the Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII), an apex organisation in the field of entrepreneurship education. The team of civil engineering students from Sona College of Technology […]
Read MoreStudy reveals how brain distinguishes speech from noise
New York, Dec 20 (IANS) Scientists have given physiological evidence that a pervasive neuromodulation system – a group of neurons that regulate the functioning of more specialized neurons – strongly influences sound processing in an important auditory region of the brain. The neuromodulator — acetylcholine — may even help the main auditory brain circuitry distinguish […]
Read More‘Covid-19 lockdown increased conflicts between parents, kids’
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) During the nationwide lockdown in India, the Covid-19 pandemic has led to increased interaction between adults and their teenage wards and has allowed parents more time to monitor them, the experts said on Sunday. According to Debjani Banerjee Faculty- Sociology and Social & Cultural Anthropology( CBSE and IBDP), Shiv Nadar […]
Read MoreAstronomer discovers rare comet during total solar eclipse
Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) An astronomer has spotted a little tiny speck flying past the Sun which is a recently discovered rare comet, as the world witnessed the total solar eclipse this month. This comet was first spotted in satellite data by Thai amateur astronomer Worachate Boonplod on the NASA-funded Sungrazer Project, as Chile and […]
Read MoreChina’s Chang’e-5 retrieves 1,731 grams of moon samples
Beijing, Dec 19 (IANS) China’s Chang’e-5 probe has retrieved about 1,731 grams of samples from the moon, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Zhang Kejian, head of the CNSA, handed over the samples to Hou Jianguo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) on Saturday, reports Xinhua news agency. Chinese Vice Premier […]
Read MoreNASA to fly deep-space capsule despite power unit component issue
Washington, Dec 19 (IANS) NASA has decided to fly its Orion spacecraft which is designed to carry humans to deep space without fixing a failed power unit component. During their troubleshooting, engineers evaluated the option to “use as is” with the high-degree of available redundancy or remove and replace the box, NASA said on Friday. […]
Read MoreNASA to fly deep-space capsule despite power unit component issue
Washington, Dec 19 (IANS) NASA has decided to fly its Orion spacecraft which is designed to carry humans to deep space without fixing a failed power unit component. During their troubleshooting, engineers evaluated the option to “use as is” with the high-degree of available redundancy or remove and replace the box, NASA said on Friday. […]
Read MoreFear of losing loved ones motivates people to get vaccine
New York, Dec 19 (IANS) To motivate more people to mask up and get vaccinated, emphasising the benefits of being a protector for the family and loved ones is more effective to overcome their resistance, shows new research. While many people have listened to messaging about wearing a mask and following social distancing guidelines to […]
Read MoreHigher intake of ultra-processed foods may up death risk
London, Dec 18 (IANS) Consuming a high amount of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of death from any cause by 26 per cent, and 58 per cent specifically from cardiovascular diseases, say researchers. Supermarket shelves are increasingly flooded with foods produced by extensive industrial processing, generally low in essential nutrients, high in sugar, oil […]
Read MoreHow NASA is planning to bring Mars samples back to Earth
Washington, Dec 18 (IANS) NASA has approved the Mars Sample Return (MSR) multi-mission effort to advance to the next phase in preparation to bring the first pristine samples from Mars back to Earth. During this phase, the programme will mature critical technologies and make critical design decisions, as well as assess industry partnerships, NASA said […]
Read MoreKeep blood sugar in control to fight Covid-19: Experts
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) After several global health studies linked diabetes with severe Covid-19, Indian health experts on Friday also stressed that diabetes lowers the immunity and increases the risk of infection. The experts said that that Covid-19 is a condition which gets worse with co-morbidities. Studies indicate that people suffering from diabetes suffer […]
Read MoreIndia puts into orbit its 42nd communication satellite (Roundup)
By Venkatachari JagannathanSriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 17 (IANS) India on Thursday successfully placed its 42nd communication satellite CMS-01 (formerly GSAT-12R) in the geosynchronous transfer orbit in a textbook style. India’s brand new communication satellite CMS-01 with a life span of seven years will provide services in Extended-C Band of the frequency spectrum. The satellite will […]
Read MoreNightmares linked to anxiety, insomnia in heart patients
Tokyo, Dec 17 (IANS) Heart patients with weekly nightmares are five times more likely to feel depressed or anxious and even more likely to have difficulty sleeping compared to those without frequent nightmares, say researchers. According to the study, published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, psychological disorders and insomnia are linked with the […]
Read MorePSLV rocket lifts-off with India’s 42nd communication satellite CMS-01
By Venkatachari JagannathanSrihairkota (Andhra Pradesh) Dec 17 (IANS) India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C50 (PSLV-C50) rocket laden with the country’s communication satellite CMS-01 (formerly GSAT-12R) lifted off from the rocket port at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday evening. The rocket with India’s 42nd communication satellite CMS-01 lifted-off from the second launch pad at the Satish […]
Read MoreTrump admin releases space nuclear power and propulsion strategy
Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) The Donald Trump administration in the US has issued a new space policy directive for the use of nuclear power and propulsion in space. NASA said that the issuance of the new Space Policy Directive – 6 (SPD-6) on Wednesday will help propel its next giant leap — creating a sustainable […]
Read MorePandemic severely disrupts sleep, ups stress: Study
Toronto, Dec 17 (IANS) A new research adds to the growing body of evidence that Covid-19 pandemic is seriously affecting sleep habits, increasing stress and anxiety and further dependence on sleep medication. For the study, published in the Journal of Sleep Research, the research team conducted an online survey of 5,525 Canadian during the early […]
Read MorePandemic severely disrupts sleep, ups stress: Study
Toronto, Dec 17 (IANS) A new research adds to the growing body of evidence that Covid-19 pandemic is seriously affecting sleep habits, increasing stress and anxiety and further dependence on sleep medication. For the study, published in the Journal of Sleep Research, the research team conducted an online survey of 5,525 Canadian during the early […]
Read MoreCountdown for ISRO rocket launch progressing smoothly
Chennai, Dec 17 (IANS) The Indian space agency is gearing up for the year’s last space mission, orbiting communication satellite CMS-01 (formerly GSAT-12R) on Thursday at 3.41 p.m. with its rocket PSLV-C50. According to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the filling of fuel and oxidizer for the second stage of the rocket has been completed. […]
Read MoreKids with cancer not at high risk of severe Covid-19: Study
London, Dec 15 (IANS) Researchers have found that paediatric cancer patients who test positive for Covid-19 do not appear to be at any increased risk of severe Covid-19 infection compared to healthy children. The study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, analysed the severity of Covid-19 infection in children with cancer. “The Covid-19 pandemic […]
Read MoreNow smart ring to detect fever before you feel it
New York, Dec 15 (IANS) Temperature data collected by wearable devices worn on the finger such as a ring can be reliably used to detect the onset of fevers, a leading symptom of both Covid-19 and the flu, say researchers. In a study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, more than 65,000 people wearing a […]
Read MoreRaja Chari to lead SpaceX mission to ISS
Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) NASA and European Space Agency (ESA) have selected three astronauts, including Indian-American Raja Chari, to serve as crew members for SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), which is expected to launch in the autumn of 2021. Raja Chari will serve as commander while NASA’s Tom Marshburn will be […]
Read MorePM condoles scientist Roddam Narasimha’s passing away
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the demise of eminent aerospace scientist Roddam Narasimha. “Shri Roddam Narasimha personified the best of India’s tradition of knowledge and enquiry. He was an outstanding scientist, passionate about leveraging the power of science and innovation for India’s progress. Pained by his […]
Read MoreNo link between Covid, Guillain-Barre syndrome: Study
London, Dec 14 (IANS) After some reports linked Covid-19 with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) — a rare disorder where the body’s immune system attacks nerves and can lead to respiratory failure and death, a new study found no association between them. The study, published in the journal Brain, have found no significant association between Covid-19 and […]
Read MoreDon’t miss the Geminid meteor shower peak
New York, Dec 13 (IANS) Widely recognised as the best annual meteor shower a stargazer can see, the Geminids are occurring between December 4 to December 17, with the best nights for viewing on December 13 and 14, according to NASA. Sky watchers in the Northern Hemisphere can see Geminids starting around 7.30-8 p.m. local […]
Read MoreNeanderthals used to bury their dead, shows new evidence
London, Dec 13 (IANS) Solving a long-standing mystery, researchers have demonstrated that a Neanderthal child was buried, probably around 41,000 years ago, suggesting that burial of the dead was practiced even by our ancestors. “These new results provide important insights for the discussion about the chronology of the disappearance of the Neanderthals, and the behavioural […]
Read MoreAWS comes forward to help India chart its new space journey
By Nishant AroraNew Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) As the Indian government embarks on a new space exploration journey by wooing the private sector with liberal policies, Amazon Web Services (AWS) which is the Cloud arm of Amazon, has come forward to help the country transform its space sector and tap into the multi-billion-dollar opportunity. AWS […]
Read MoreNew study shows baricitinib with remdesivir promising for treating Covid
Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) The combination of baricitinib, an anti-inflammatory drug, and remdesivir, an antiviral, reduced time to recovery for people hospitalized with COVID-19, according to clinical trial results published Friday in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study was supported by the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the […]
Read MoreStudy reveals how carrots are healthy for heart
New York, Dec 12 (IANS) Carrots are a good source of beta-carotene, which is a precursor of vitamin A and to get the full health benefits of this superfood, we need an active enzyme to produce this vitamin, say researchers. Beta-carotene is the bioactive compound that gives carrots their orange colour. Studies with humans and […]
Read MoreHigh social media usage may up depression risk: Study
New York, Dec 11 (IANS) Young adults who increased their social media usage are significantly more likely to develop depression within six months, say researchers. Compared to the participants of the study who used social media for less than 120 minutes per day, young adults who used more than 300 minutes per day are 2.8 […]
Read MoreCovid induced unemployment may increase heart disease risk in NZ
Wellington, Dec 10 (IANS) New Zealand researchers have revealed that Covid-19 induced recession and rising unemployment may increase the occurrence of heart disease, particularly in middle-aged men. According to the researchers from the University of Otago, the pandemic-induced recession and rising unemployment may increase the risk of heart disease in New Zealand. For the study, […]
Read MoreMicrosoft, ITV among 13 more firms to join Amazon’s Climate Pledge
San Francisco, Dec 10 (IANS) Microsoft and UK-based ITV are among 13 more companies to have joined The Climate Pledge, a commitment co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism to be net-zero carbon by 2040, a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement’s goal of 2050. The other 11 new signatories are Atos, Brooks, Canary Wharf Group, […]
Read MoreSpaceX Starship prototype explodes on landing after test flight
Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) A prototype of Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX’s next-generation heavy-lift rocket Starship exploded on landing after a high-altitude test flight in Texas on Wednesday. The launch and ascent of Starship serial number 8 (SN8) were successful, but as the engines appeared to reignite for landing, the vehicle flipped back to vertical […]
Read More‘Almost a third of asthmatic young adults ignoring Covid norms’
New York, Dec 10 (IANS) Awareness of guidelines to prevent Covid-19 is high among young asthma sufferers, but around a third of them do not comply with the measures, researchers have warned. The results, published in the Journal of Asthma, also reveal that a fifth of asthmatics believe they have no risk of suffering from […]
Read MoreIndian-American Raja Chari picked by NASA for Artemis Moon missions
Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) NASA has selected an initial team of 18 astronauts, including Indian-American astronaut Raja Chari, to form the Artemis Team and help pave the way for the next lunar missions, including sending the first woman and next man to walk on the lunar surface in 2024. Vice President of the US Mike […]
Read MoreExercise may protect bone health after weight loss surgery: Study
Lisbon, Dec 9 (IANS) Although weight loss surgery is a highly effective treatment for obesity, it can be detrimental to bone health, say researchers, adding that exercise may help address this shortcoming. Exercise has been suggested as a therapeutic approach to attenuate bone loss induced by bariatric surgery (BS), but its effectiveness remains unclear. The […]
Read MoreCovid-19 may trigger recurrent Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Study
New York, Dec 9 (IANS) Researchers have reported the first instance of Covid-19 triggering a recurrence of Guillain-Barre Syndrome – a rare disorder where the body’s immune system attacks nerves and can lead to respiratory failure and death. While there have been several reports of Guillain-Barre Syndrome following Covid-19, this is the first in which […]
Read MoreChuck Yeager, first person to fly at speed of sound, dies at 97
Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) Chuck Yeager, the first person to travel at a speed faster than the speed of sound, has passed away at the age of 97. “It is w/ profound sorrow, I must tell you that my life love General Chuck Yeager passed just before 9pm ET,” Victoria Yeager tweeted on her husband’s […]
Read MoreDrug for rare disorder shows promise for treating herpes viruses
New York, Dec 8 (IANS) A drug currently prescribed to treat a rare enzyme deficiency can help cells clear the herpes simplex viruses — a virus causing contagious sores, most often around the mouth or on the genitals, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin. The data, published in the journal Science Advances, shows that the […]
Read MoreNASA identifies science goals for Artemis astronauts
Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) NASA has identified the key science goals for the Artemis III mission, which will launch the first woman and next man to the Moon in 2024. The Artemis III Science Definition Team team prioritised investigations that will help NASA understand the risks and potential resources of the Moon’s South Pole, where […]
Read MorePracto’s telemedicine plans record 250% growth in 6 months (Ld)
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Leading digital healthcare platform Practo on Tuesday announced that its telemedicine health plans have grown by over 250 per cent in the last six months. Launched early this year, Practo health plans have touched the lives of more than 1.2 lakhs people across individual and corporate customers, in this short […]
Read MoreIIT Guwahati developing method to ‘harvest’ drinking water from air
Guwahati, Dec 8 (IANS) Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) on Tuesday said its researchers have developed novel materials that can efficiently harvest water from humid air. With increasing water scarcity throughout the world, there have been attempts to collect and conserve water through non-traditional means. Scientists have turned to nature to design […]
Read MoreResearchers develop AI helmet to prevent seizure disorders
Sydney, Dec 7 (IANS) Australian researchers have developed an implantable artificial intelligence (AI) monitoring and seizure detection helmet system designed to prevent seizure disorders for patients who have undergone decompressive brain surgery. The detection system from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO)’s Data61 has been developed and trained using traumatic brain injury data […]
Read MoreTeleporting racing game ‘Warp Drive’ arrives on Apple Arcade
San Francisco, Nov 30 (IANS) Apple has introduced a new game ‘Warp Drive’ from UK-based independent developer Supergonk in its growing catalogue of titles on its Cloud gaming service Arcade. ‘Warp Drive’ differentiates itself from other racers by allowing players to teleport around the track to find shortcuts and hidden routes. Further, the game features […]
Read MoreEdtech startup Kyt raises Rs 18cr to scale extracurricular learning
Bengaluru, Nov 30 (IANS) Edtech platform Kyt on Monday said it has received $2.5 million (approximately Rs 18.4 crore) in a funding round led by Sequoia Capital Indias Surge to expand its online-first, global academy for extracurricular learning. Titan Capital, along with other angel investors including Kunal Shah, Amrish Rau, Jitender Gupta, Allen Penn and […]
Read MoreMeatless diet increase risk of bone fractures: Study
Meatless diet increase risk of bone fractures: Study
Read MoreStudy suggests diabetic eye disease associated with five-fold risk of severe COVID-19
Study suggests diabetic eye disease associated with five-fold risk of severe COVID-19
Read MoreStudy says, ‘Rapid testing can eliminate spread of COVID-19 within weeks’
Study says, ‘Rapid testing can eliminate spread of COVID-19 within weeks’
Read MoreBig data powers design of ‘smart’ cell therapies for cancer
Big data powers design of ‘smart’ cell therapies for cancer
Read MoreBritish engineers develop process to turn moon dust into oxygen
British engineers develop process to turn moon dust into oxygen
Read MoreNeanderthal thumbs better adapted to holding tools with handles
Neanderthal thumbs better adapted to holding tools with handles
Read MoreStudy reveals eye exam could lead to early Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
Study reveals eye exam could lead to early Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
Read MoreNew report finds inclusion is the key for all to thrive in life
New report finds inclusion is the key for all to thrive in life
Read MoreStudy reveals two-thirds of older adults in US say they won’t treat their depression
Study reveals two-thirds of older adults in US say they won’t treat their depression
Read MoreResearchers prove water has multiple liquid states
Researchers prove water has multiple liquid states
Read MoreAntidepressant helps to inhibit growth of cancer cells: Study
Antidepressant helps to inhibit growth of cancer cells: Study
Read MoreBreast cancer discovery could help stop disease’s deadly spread: Study
Breast cancer discovery could help stop disease’s deadly spread: Study
Read MoreLivestock processing may pose a COVID-19 public health risk: Researchers
Livestock processing may pose a COVID-19 public health risk: Researchers
Read MoreStudy suggests diabetes, hypertension may increase risk of Covid-19 brain complications
Study suggests diabetes, hypertension may increase risk of Covid-19 brain complications
Read MoreArtificial intelligence-based tool may help diagnose opioid addiction earlier, finds study
Artificial intelligence-based tool may help diagnose opioid addiction earlier, finds study
Read MoreNASA model reveals how COVID-related pollution levels deviated from norm
NASA model reveals how COVID-related pollution levels deviated from norm
Read MoreIndia successfully test-fires QRSAM for second time in 4 days
India successfully test-fires QRSAM for second time in 4 days
Read MoreCold temperatures, Vitamin A capable of burning fat faster, says study
Cold temperatures, Vitamin A capable of burning fat faster, says study
Read MoreExisting antidepressant helps to inhibit growth of cancer cells in lab animals
Existing antidepressant helps to inhibit growth of cancer cells in lab animals
Read MoreExercised over nothing: Masks don’t impair lung function during physical activity
Exercised over nothing: Masks don’t impair lung function during physical activity
Read MoreObese people found to be at increased risk of Covid-19
Obese people found to be at increased risk of Covid-19
Read MoreStudy suggests screening younger women for hereditary cancers may be cost effective
Study suggests screening younger women for hereditary cancers may be cost effective
Read MoreEvery pregnancy helps reduce endometrial cancer risk: Researchers
Every pregnancy helps reduce endometrial cancer risk: Researchers
Read MoreStudy finds antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issues
Study finds antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issues
Read MoreBlocking two immune molecules can prevent asthma attacks: Study
Blocking two immune molecules can prevent asthma attacks: Study
Read MoreResearchers find correlation between household chemicals, gut microbiome in children
Researchers find correlation between household chemicals, gut microbiome in children
Read MorePersonalised drug screens could guide treatment for children with brain cancer
Personalised drug screens could guide treatment for children with brain cancer
Read MoreStudy reveals sleep loss hijacks brain’s activity during learning
Study reveals sleep loss hijacks brain’s activity during learning
Read MoreNut consumption causes changes in sperm DNA function
Nut consumption causes changes in sperm DNA function
Read MoreLarge, delayed outbreaks of diseases like seasonal flu likely after Covid-19 controls lifted
Large, delayed outbreaks of diseases like seasonal flu likely after Covid-19 controls lifted
Read MoreStudy finds stellar flares can lead to the diminishment of a planet’s habitability
Study finds stellar flares can lead to the diminishment of a planet’s habitability
Read MoreMost humans are vulnerable to type 2 diabetes, finds study
Most humans are vulnerable to type 2 diabetes, finds study
Read MoreStudy reveals COVID-19 infection rates low in people with rheumatic diseases
Study reveals COVID-19 infection rates low in people with rheumatic diseases
Read MoreNew study reveals undetected rare neurodegenerative disorder that looks like Parkinson’s disease
New study reveals undetected rare neurodegenerative disorder that looks like Parkinson’s disease
Read MoreAnti-depressant repurposed may treat childhood cancer: Study
Anti-depressant repurposed may treat childhood cancer: Study
Read MoreISRO launches earth observation satellite successfully, intended for agriculture, forestry, disaster management applications
ISRO launches earth observation satellite successfully, intended for agriculture, forestry, disaster management applications
Read MoreScientists identify synthetic mini-antibody to combat COVID-19
Scientists identify synthetic mini-antibody to combat COVID-19
Read MoreCesarean delivery’s effects on birth hormones can impact newborn’s neurological development: Study
Cesarean delivery’s effects on birth hormones can impact newborn’s neurological development: Study
Read MoreNeuron activity encodes value of options and determines the final decision to make choices: Study
Neuron activity encodes value of options and determines the final decision to make choices: Study
Read MoreNew Artificial Intelligence tool speeds up biology research, reduces human bias
New Artificial Intelligence tool speeds up biology research, reduces human bias
Read MoreStudy focuses on a malformation that illustrates incredible plasticity of the brain
Study focuses on a malformation that illustrates incredible plasticity of the brain
Read MoreCOVID-19 pandemic impacts on global inland fisheries
COVID-19 pandemic impacts on global inland fisheries
Read MoreScientists discover new promising strategy for common retinal diseases
Scientists discover new promising strategy for common retinal diseases
Read MoreStudy links cognitive disorders with severe COVID-19 risk
Study links cognitive disorders with severe COVID-19 risk
Read MoreScientists discover aggressive ‘hot spots’ inside breast cancer tumours
Scientists discover aggressive ‘hot spots’ inside breast cancer tumours
Read MoreIIT-Roorkee team develops bacterial biosensor to detect polluting detergents
IIT-Roorkee team develops bacterial biosensor to detect polluting detergents
Read MoreMalaria parasites adapt to survive dry season, suggests study
Malaria parasites adapt to survive dry season, suggests study
Read MoreNASA’s OSIRIS-REx successfully stows sample of asteroid Bennu
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx successfully stows sample of asteroid Bennu
Read MoreScientists develop brain-computer that allows patients with severe paralysis to text, email, shop
Scientists develop brain-computer that allows patients with severe paralysis to text, email, shop
Read MoreVampire bats practise social distancing when they get sick
Vampire bats practise social distancing when they get sick
Read MoreNASA’s SOFIA discovers water on sunlit surface of Moon
NASA’s SOFIA discovers water on sunlit surface of Moon
Read MoreResearchers discover artificial bone coating to avoid secondary surgical procedure
Researchers discover artificial bone coating to avoid secondary surgical procedure
Read MoreCause of Alzheimer’s disease traced to mutation in common enzyme: Study
Cause of Alzheimer’s disease traced to mutation in common enzyme: Study
Read MoreActive volcanoes feed Io’s sulfurous atmosphere
Active volcanoes feed Io’s sulfurous atmosphere
Read MoreSmile, Wave: some exoplanets may be able to see Earth, too
Smile, Wave: some exoplanets may be able to see Earth, too
Read MoreIIT Kharagpur’s low cost COVID-19 testing method gets ICMR nod
IIT Kharagpur’s low cost COVID-19 testing method gets ICMR nod
Read MoreNASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully touches asteroid
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully touches asteroid
Read MoreNew study indicates supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way is low-spinning
New study indicates supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way is low-spinning
Read MoreResearchers suggest fear and anxiety share same bases in brain
Researchers suggest fear and anxiety share same bases in brain
Read MoreIndia successfully testfires SANT Missile off Odisha coast
India successfully testfires SANT Missile off Odisha coast
Read MoreIVF success rates higher at clinics providing more information, says study
IVF success rates higher at clinics providing more information, says study
Read MoreDroplets of fat fights back against infections, finds study
Droplets of fat fights back against infections, finds study
Read MoreNew tool enables easy, effective tracking of emerging pathogens
New tool enables easy, effective tracking of emerging pathogens
Read MoreRemoval of GIV protein could disturb immune system, says researcher
Removal of GIV protein could disturb immune system, says researcher
Read MoreSurvey reveals men, women perceive coronavirus dangers differently
Survey reveals men, women perceive coronavirus dangers differently
Read MoreSouth Pacific seabirds facing major threat from plastic: Study
South Pacific seabirds facing major threat from plastic: Study
Read MoreIn recovering COVID-19 patients, antibodies fade quickly, finds study
In recovering COVID-19 patients, antibodies fade quickly, finds study
Read MoreDuring COVID, scientists turn to computers to understand C4 photosynthesis
During COVID, scientists turn to computers to understand C4 photosynthesis
Read MoreStudy reveals ultrasound technique offers more precise, quantified assessments of lung health
Study reveals ultrasound technique offers more precise, quantified assessments of lung health
Read MoreStudy confirms plastics threat to south pacific seabirds
Study confirms plastics threat to south pacific seabirds
Read MoreResearchers find bacterial toxin with healing effect
Researchers find bacterial toxin with healing effect
Read MoreBiggest CO2 drop: Real-time data show Covid-19’s massive impact on global emissions
Biggest CO2 drop: Real-time data show Covid-19’s massive impact on global emissions
Read MoreScientists use holographic imaging to detect viruses, antibodies
Scientists use holographic imaging to detect viruses, antibodies
Read MoreStudy reveals COVID-19 frequently causes neurological injuries
Study reveals COVID-19 frequently causes neurological injuries
Read MoreBlood test that detects genetic abnormalities may help predict pregnancy complications before symptoms: Study
Blood test that detects genetic abnormalities may help predict pregnancy complications before symptoms: Study
Read MoreRudram missile will give Air Force capability to detect and attack enemy radars: DRDO
Rudram missile will give Air Force capability to detect and attack enemy radars: DRDO
Read MoreIndia can have complete hypersonic cruise missile system in 4-5 years: DRDO
India can have complete hypersonic cruise missile system in 4-5 years: DRDO
Read MoreWithin India, we can make any type of missile that armed forces want: DRDO Chief Satheesh Reddy
Within India, we can make any type of missile that armed forces want: DRDO Chief Satheesh Reddy
Read MoreResearch suggests our confidence in decision making is determined by nerve cell activity
Research suggests our confidence in decision making is determined by nerve cell activity
Read MoreStudy finds expanded newborn screening could save premature infants’ lives
Study finds expanded newborn screening could save premature infants’ lives
Read MoreSpinach is good for planet, finds study
Spinach is good for planet, finds study
Read MoreHow brain helps us navigate social differences
How brain helps us navigate social differences
Read MoreHigh doses of favipiravir counter SARS-CoV-2 in hamsters, Hydroxychloroquine has no significant effect: Study
High doses of favipiravir counter SARS-CoV-2 in hamsters, Hydroxychloroquine has no significant effect: Study
Read MorePerseverance Rover will peer beneath Mars’ surface
Perseverance Rover will peer beneath Mars’ surface
Read MoreIndia successfully test-fires DRDO’s ‘Rudram’ Anti-Radiation Missile
India successfully test-fires DRDO’s ‘Rudram’ Anti-Radiation Missile
Read MoreCarbon creation finding set to rock astrophysics
Carbon creation finding set to rock astrophysics
Read MoreMars to be opposite, closest to Sun on October 13
Mars to be opposite, closest to Sun on October 13
Read MoreGrowing up stardust: Scientists discover that stars, planets may be siblings
Growing up stardust: Scientists discover that stars, planets may be siblings
Read MoreLooking for pieces of Venus? Try the moon
Looking for pieces of Venus? Try the moon
Read MoreMoon’s magnetic crust research – scientists debunk long-held theory
Moon’s magnetic crust research – scientists debunk long-held theory
Read MoreAstronomers turn up the heavy metal to shed light on star formation
Astronomers turn up the heavy metal to shed light on star formation
Read MoreCaring for others is a key driver in getting people to use chatbots for mental health
Caring for others is a key driver in getting people to use chatbots for mental health
Read MoreStudy reveals dozens of mammals could be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2
Study reveals dozens of mammals could be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2
Read MoreNobel Prize in Medicine goes to scientists who discovered Hepatitis C Virus
Nobel Prize in Medicine goes to scientists who discovered Hepatitis C Virus
Read MoreDRDO successfully flight tests ‘Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo’
DRDO successfully flight tests ‘Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo’
Read MoreIPL 13: RR wins toss, opts to bat first against RCB
IPL 13: RR wins toss, opts to bat first against RCB
Read MoreEinstein’s description of gravity just got much harder to beat
einstein’s description of gravity just got much harder to beat
Read MoreAI is helping scientists discover fresh craters on Mars
AI is helping scientists discover fresh craters on Mars
Read MoreRecipe is different, but titan has ingredients for life
Recipe is different, but titan has ingredients for life
Read MoreThe way forward to Mars
The way forward to Mars
Read MoreStudy finds antidepressant drug effective in treating ‘lazy eye’ in adults
Study finds antidepressant drug effective in treating ‘lazy eye’ in adults
Read MoreSolar Orbiter releases first data to scientific community, public
Solar Orbiter releases first data to scientific community, public
Read MoreResearchers find drug to correct gene defect that causes immune-driven gut leakiness
Researchers find drug to correct gene defect that causes immune-driven gut leakiness
Read MoreTitan’s lakes can stratify like those on Earth
Titan’s lakes can stratify like those on Earth
Read MoreStudy focuses on discovery of cells that heal cardiac damage after infarction
Study focuses on discovery of cells that heal cardiac damage after infarction
Read MoreSecond alignment plane of solar system discovered
Second alignment plane of solar system discovered
Read MoreWorsening rifts, fractures spotted at two of Antarctica’s key glaciers
Worsening rifts, fractures spotted at two of Antarctica’s key glaciers
Read MoreNew insights into the origin of diamonds in meteorites
New insights into the origin of diamonds in meteorites
Read MoreMore underground water found on Mars
More underground water found on Mars
Read MoreScientists precisely measure total amount of matter in the universe
Scientists precisely measure total amount of matter in the universe
Read MoreNewer Type 2 diabetes medications have heart and kidney disease benefits, too
Newer Type 2 diabetes medications have heart and kidney disease benefits, too
Read MoreHow intense and dangerous is cosmic radiation on the Moon?
How intense and dangerous is cosmic radiation on the Moon?
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