New treatment shows chances of improved survival rates for rare and aggressive cancer
Feb 16, 2024, at 08:33 pm
The phase 3 clinical trial, published recently in JAMA Oncology and sponsored by Polaris Pharmaceuticals, has unveiled a breakthrough in the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), a rare and often rapidly fatal form of cancer associated with asbestos exposure and which has limited therapeutic options.
January was the hottest month on record, shows WMO data
Feb 16, 2024, at 02:43 pm
In the battle to slow global warming, January was the hottest month on record according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Thursday.
Oregon reports rare case of bubonic plague
Feb 14, 2024, at 03:31 pm
A person in the US state of Oregon has been diagnosed with a rare case of bubonic plague.
Feb 12, 2024, at 08:28 pm
Nepali authorities have directed climbers that they need to clear up their poo and bring it back to the base camp when they scale Mount Everest next time.
Leopard found dead under mysterious circumstances in Tamil Nadu forest
Feb 12, 2024, at 02:26 am
A male leopard was found dead under mysterious circumstances at Cherambadi Forest Range in Gudalur forest division in the hilly Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
Toronto records warmest temperature in 86 years during this time
Feb 10, 2024, at 05:05 am
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto broke an 86-year-old weather record as Toronto's temperatures Friday are expected to keep hiking.
Cholera outbreak Africa: Zimbabwe sees decline in cases, says health minister
Feb 08, 2024, at 05:19 am
Harare: Cholera cases are declining in Zimbabwe following the implementation of a raft of measures by the government to control the outbreak, the health minister said Tuesday.
Cholera outbreaks surge in African nations; 700 deaths in January
Feb 07, 2024, at 05:29 am
Cape Town/IBNS: Over 26,000 cholera infections and 700 deaths were registered in 10 African countries in January this year alone, and the risk of further spread of the disease remains high, Fiona Braka, spokeswoman for the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa, said on Tuesday.
Nearly half of Amazon customer orders are shipped with reduced packaging to cut down on plastic use
Feb 07, 2024, at 01:45 am
Bengaluru/IBNS/UNI: Amazon announced on Tuesday that nearly half of the customer orders in India are now shipped from its fulfillment network in their original packaging with just an address label added by the e-commerce platform or with reduced packaging.
Amid snow, all flights cancelled at Srinagar airport
Feb 04, 2024, at 05:50 pm
Srinagar/IBNS/UNI: Kashmir valley, including Srinagar, received the biggest snowfall of the season, resulting in the cancellation of all flights at Srinagar Airport on Sunday, officials said.
UN health authorities say global cancer cases may rise 77 per cent by 2050
Feb 02, 2024, at 05:00 pm
Global cancer cases are expected to rise around 77 per cent by the middle of the century, UN health authorities said on Thursday, highlighting the growing burden of the disease.
SC approves Centre's new expert body on environmental and forest matters
Feb 01, 2024, at 02:13 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday approved the new body of experts set up by the Centre for consultation on environmental and forest matters.
IVI vision screening campaign to benefit 6000 Delhi underprivileged school children
Jan 31, 2024, at 10:56 pm
Over 6,000 underprivileged Delhi-NCR school children will benefit from an India Vision Institute (IVI) screening campaign.
UK may witness annual 10,000 heatwave deaths, MPs call for action
Jan 31, 2024, at 07:40 pm
A report has claimed the 'silent killer' heatwaves could claim up to 10,000 lives annually in the UK without concerted action.
New Delhi to host World Sustainable Development Summit on February 7
Jan 31, 2024, at 07:21 pm
The 23rd edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) will be held from February 7-9, 2024, at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.
Jan 31, 2024, at 02:37 pm
Five countries have been awarded for their efforts towards eliminating mass-produced trans fats in food, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday.
Jan 28, 2024, at 05:17 am
Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey have discovered four previously unknown emperor penguin breeding sites.
INSAT-3DS flagged off to Satish Dhawan Space Centre-SHAR for upcoming launch: ISRO
Jan 28, 2024, at 04:33 am
Bengaluru: INSAT-3DS, Indian Space Research Organisation’s latest meteorological satellite, has been sent off to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota for its upcoming launch via the Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F14).
Studometry’24: Broadening the vision of optometry students and making them work ready
Jan 28, 2024, at 02:01 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India Vision Institute’s Studometry’24 conference was held on January 27 in New Delhi and Chennai and simulcast in Pune, Kochi, Navsari and Surat.
Jammu and Kashmir's upper reaches receive light snow
Jan 26, 2024, at 11:44 pm
Upper reaches of the Kashmir Valley, including the ski resort of Gulmarg, experienced light snow, resulting in the closure of Mughal Road and Srinagar-Ladakh Road on Friday.
Study shows kiwifruit is a powerful mood booster
Jan 26, 2024, at 11:34 pm
Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new research from the University of Otago has shown just how fast its effects can be.
Minimum temperature over Northwest India to rise gradually in next 4-5 days: IMD
Jan 25, 2024, at 11:23 pm
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted that the minimum temperature over Northwest India is expected to increase gradually by 2-3 degrees Celsius in the next 4-5 days.
Love is love: More animals show same-sex bonding in new study
Jan 25, 2024, at 03:34 pm
A new study adds to a growing list of some 1,500 animal species in which same-sex sexual behaviour is documented. Interest in this research is expanding after a long history of stigma within the field that led some earlier scientists to withhold evidence of same-sex sexual behaviour among animals. Mongabay correspondent Swati Thapa reports
Kolkata's CMRI hospital introduces endoscopic bariatric surgery
Jan 24, 2024, at 04:44 am
Kolkata/IBNS: CK Birla group owned CMRI hospital in Kolkata has introduced Endoscopic Bariatric Surgery, a non-surgical breakthrough in weight loss interventions.
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits China's Xinjiang, no casualties reported
Jan 23, 2024, at 02:25 pm
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Wushi County in Aksu Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 9:18 a.m. Tuesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
Over 90 percent of children vaccinated for measles, says Sri Lankan health ministry
Jan 23, 2024, at 05:30 am
Colombo/IBNS: Ninety-one percent of Sri Lankan children have received measles vaccines, a crucial step in combating a recent resurgence of the disease after eradication, Health Minister Ramesh Pathirana said on Monday.
North India to witness dense fog and severe cold for next 3-5 days: IMD
Jan 23, 2024, at 01:47 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Monday predicted that dense to very dense fog and cold day to severe cold day conditions will continue to prevail over North India for the next 3-5 days.
Death toll from cold storm in US reaches 61
Jan 21, 2024, at 03:08 pm
Washington/IBNS: At least 61 people died in the United States due to an Arctic cyclone over the past week, NBC News reported on Saturday.
Brazil: Three killed after severe storms hit Sao Paulo
Jan 21, 2024, at 02:22 pm
Sao Paulo/IBNS/UNI: At least three people have died in the last 24 hours due to severe storms in southeast Brazil's Sao Paulo state, the Civil Defense agency said Saturday
US Consulate hosts panel discussion on 'Women Leaders Investing in our Planet' at Kolkata Book Fair
Jan 21, 2024, at 03:32 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The US Consulate in Kolkata on Friday hosted a panel discussion on "Women Leaders Investing in our Planet" at its pavilion at the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF).