India, Nigeria among worst hit as extreme heat set to affect billions by 2050: Oxford study
Jan 27, 2026, at 09:01 am
A new University of Oxford study warns that nearly half of the world’s population—around 3.79 billion people—could be living under extreme heat conditions by 2050 if global temperatures rise by 2.0°C above pre-industrial levels, a scenario climate scientists now view as increasingly likely.
WHO sounds alarm: US withdrawal risks global safety
Jan 25, 2026, at 08:56 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a detailed statement regretting the United States decision to leave the UN agency, and declaring that it will leave both the US and the world less safe as a result.
From space to supreme honour: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla awarded Ashok Chakra
Jan 25, 2026, at 08:01 pm
Indian Air Force Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla was on Sunday named for the Ashok Chakra, the country’s highest peacetime gallantry award.
Thousands of flights cancelled as massive winter storm slams much of the US
Jan 25, 2026, at 12:26 pm
A massive winter storm sweeping across the United States has triggered widespread travel disruptions, power outages and emergency measures, forcing the cancellation of thousands of flights and placing nearly half the country under weather warnings.
ADHD in childhood may haunt your health for decades, major study warns
Jan 23, 2026, at 01:50 pm
People who show attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) traits in childhood are more likely to experience physical health problems and health-related disability in midlife, according to a major new study led by researchers from the University of Liverpool and University College London (UCL).
Global water bankruptcy begins: Is the world running out of water faster than we think?
Jan 21, 2026, at 01:28 pm
The world has moved beyond a water crisis and into a state of global water bankruptcy, says a new flagship report released on Tuesday by UN researchers.
From space marathons to ISS command: Suni Williams bids farewell to NASA
Jan 21, 2026, at 10:28 am
After nearly three decades of distinguished service, veteran NASA astronaut Sunita “Suni” Williams has retired from the US space agency, effective December 27, 2025, NASA announced.
Moon hotel is coming: Space tourists can book a stay for $1 million
Jan 20, 2026, at 05:34 pm
A US-based space company is offering travel enthusiasts a chance to book a stay at what it claims will be the world’s first hotel on the Moon.
Delhi suffocates under severe smog as cold wave tightens grip
Jan 18, 2026, at 09:15 am
Residents of the national capital woke up to hazardous air quality on Sunday as a thick layer of toxic smog combined with dense fog enveloped large parts of Delhi, pushing pollution levels into the ‘severe’ category.
Teen girls who exercise may lower future breast cancer risk, new study suggests
Jan 17, 2026, at 06:15 pm
Recreational physical activity may be associated with breast tissue composition and biomarkers of stress in adolescent girls, according to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC).
A new UN Treaty could change the world’s oceans forever — And it takes effect this week
Jan 17, 2026, at 03:48 pm
Nearly two decades in the making, a landmark international agreement aimed at protecting and sustainably using marine life in international waters and the global seabed is set to enter into force on Saturday, marking a major advance in efforts to safeguard ocean ecosystems for generations to come.
After 50 years, humans are going back to the Moon — NASA’s Artemis II launch is days away
Jan 17, 2026, at 02:51 pm
NASA is just days away from launching its next mission to the Moon, marking humanity’s return to the lunar neighbourhood for the first time in more than 50 years.
Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plans: Features, Eligibility, and Inclusions
Jan 16, 2026, at 10:17 pm
Comprehensive health insurance plans in India provide essential coverage including hospitalisation, critical illness cover and preventive care. While around 70% of the population is covered under public or private health insurance, nearly 30% remain uninsured.
T. rex grew for 40 years—much longer than scientists ever thought!
Jan 16, 2026, at 05:42 pm
For decades, scientists have estimated the age and growth rate of Tyrannosaurus rex by counting annual growth rings—similar to those found in trees—preserved inside fossilized leg bones. These rings have long been used to determine how old the giant carnivores were when they died and how rapidly they matured.
Gir No Longer Home to Most Asiatic Lions
Jan 16, 2026, at 03:19 pm
Gujarat’s Asiatic lion population has increased from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025, according to the Gujarat Forest Department. While 394 lions were found within Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, the majority now live in nine satellite populations outside the core protected areas, including coastal regions of Bhavnagar and southwest Saurashtra. However, 669 lion deaths were recorded during the same period due to old age, disease, injuries, cub mortality, accidents and rising human pressures. Mongabay India correspondent Simrin Sirur reports
NASA and DOE plan a lunar power reactor — Could this change life on the Moon by 2030?
Jan 14, 2026, at 05:07 pm
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Tuesday announced a renewed commitment to their longstanding partnership to support the research and development of a fission surface power system for use on the Moon and future NASA missions to Mars.
WHO wants higher taxes on your soda, alcohol — says it will save millions of lives
Jan 14, 2026, at 09:54 am
Beverages like sugary drinks and alcohol are too accessible and cost too little in most of the world – helping fuel obesity, diabetes, cancer and injury, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday.
Against all odds, ‘KID’ survives failed PSLV-C62 mission, sends data back to Earth
Jan 13, 2026, at 11:34 pm
Sometimes, getting the job done requires sheer, child-like tenacity—and KID appears to have delivered exactly that. While Monday’s PSLV-C62 mission was declared a failure after ISRO confirmed the loss of its primary payloads, a small capsule aboard the rocket has emerged as an unlikely survivor.
The real reason people rejected COVID vaccines at first, new study reveals
Jan 13, 2026, at 05:33 pm
New research suggests that much of the initial hesitancy surrounding COVID-19 vaccines was driven by concerns that could be addressed through clear information and public engagement, offering valuable lessons for future vaccination programmes.
This disease is quietly costing the world more than wars, pandemics. Guess it
Jan 13, 2026, at 09:32 am
A new study reveals the global and national economic costs of diabetes – and offers strategies to reduce them.
Breakthrough discovery offers new hope for patients with rare blood cancer
Jan 12, 2026, at 02:03 pm
Researchers from SAHMRI, SA Pathology and the University of Adelaide have developed a new, highly targeted therapeutic approach that could significantly improve outcomes for people living with myelofibrosis, a rare and serious form of blood cancer.
This simple daily habit could improve blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes patient, finds study
Jan 11, 2026, at 08:22 pm
An international team of researchers has provided the first direct evidence that exposure to natural daylight, as opposed to artificial light, has beneficial effects on people with type 2 diabetes, improving blood sugar regulation and overall metabolic health.
Think diet matters most? Study says sleep is the real life-saver
Jan 11, 2026, at 05:39 pm
A good night’s sleep may be far more than a lifestyle choice — it could be key to a longer life, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).
Move your body, lift your mood: Exercise matches therapy in treating depression
Jan 09, 2026, at 06:39 pm
Exercise may reduce symptoms of depression to a degree comparable with psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review led by Professor Andrew Clegg of the University of Lancashire.
Jan 09, 2026, at 04:17 pm
Light-intensity activities, such as walking, yoga, or household chores, are associated with a lower risk of death among individuals with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal.
Stop the jab, gain it back? Study reveals rapid regain after quitting weight-loss drugs
Jan 09, 2026, at 03:51 pm
People tend to regain weight rapidly after stopping weight-loss drugs—often faster than after ending behavioural weight loss programmes—according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis by researchers at the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, published recently in The BMJ.
Jan 08, 2026, at 01:08 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Vijaya Diagnostic Centre, India’s largest B2C-focused integrated diagnostic chain, on Thursday announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art diagnostic centre in Phoolbagan, Kolkata.
Stanford AI can predict 130 diseases from just one night of sleep
Jan 07, 2026, at 07:01 pm
A poor night’s sleep may lead to a groggy morning—but it could also reveal much more about your long-term health. Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed an artificial intelligence model capable of predicting a person’s risk of developing more than 100 health conditions from just one night of sleep.
Want a sharper brain in old age? Learning music could be the secret, study finds
Jan 06, 2026, at 05:36 pm
Improvising music could help to improve older people’s cognitive skills, such as learning and memory, according to research from the University of Sheffield and Western Sydney University.
Winter bites hard! Kolkata records 10.2°C, residents rush for heavy woollens
Jan 06, 2026, at 04:38 pm
Kolkata shivered as mercury dipped to 10.2°C on Tuesday, marking one of the coldest January days recorded in the past several years.