Nigeria first country to introduce ‘revolutionary’ meningitis vaccine, says WHO
Apr 13, 2024, at 02:53 pm
Nigeria has become the first country to roll out a “revolutionary” five-in-one vaccine against meningitis, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement on Friday (April 12, 2024).
Apr 13, 2024, at 04:29 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Late presentation of congenital heart disease (CHD) is very common in low and middle income countries due to multiple reasons, according to a Kolkata-based cardiac surgeon.
Pregnancy accelerates biological ageing in healthy, young adult population, finds study
Apr 12, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Pregnancy may carry a cost, reports a new study from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
ISRO receives major US space exploration award
Apr 10, 2024, at 10:02 pm
US-based Space Foundation has awarded the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with the iconic 2024 John L “Jack” Swigert, Jr, Award for space exploration.
Nobel winning physicist Peter Higgs, who theorised Higgs boson particle, dies at 94
Apr 10, 2024, at 08:16 am
Edinburg (Ireland): Physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the Higgs boson particle, which earned him a Nobel Prize, died at the age of 94, said the University of Edinburgh on Tuesday.
WHO report alerts Hepatitis virus killing 3500 daily
Apr 09, 2024, at 10:05 pm
The number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis infections is increasing and already accounts for 3,500 deaths daily, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) released on Tuesday.
Total solar eclipse leaves skygazers in the US, Mexico, Canada amazed
Apr 09, 2024, at 03:22 pm
A spectacular celestial view left skygazers amazed across Mexico, the US and Canada, as the total solar eclipse occurred on Monday, mimicking a night-like scene during the day.
Rare total solar eclipse hits Mexico, USA
Apr 09, 2024, at 06:26 am
A rare total solar eclipse hit the Pacific coast of Mexico and plunged complete darkness in the area at 11:07 am (1807 GMT) on Monday.
North America to experience a rare celestial phenomenon of total solar eclipse in 7 years
Apr 09, 2024, at 03:27 am
Toronto/IBNS: North America is all set to experience a rare celestial phenomenon of a total solar eclipse for the first time in seven years.
Study shows oral vaccine for UTI is potential alternative to antibiotics
Apr 08, 2024, at 04:00 pm
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections(UTIs) can be prevented for upto nine years in more than half of people given an oral spray-based vaccine and is a potential alternative to antibiotic treatments, finds research.
NASA shares safety guidelines for viewing April 8 total Solar Eclipse
Apr 08, 2024, at 12:56 am
NASA on Sunday said a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada on November 8.
Three injured in Greece's first major wildfire in 2024
Apr 07, 2024, at 03:30 pm
Athens/IBNS/UNI: Three people were injured during Greece's first major wildfire of this year, which broke out on Crete island in the southern part of the country, Fire Brigade officers said.
West Bengal Forest Department books man for illegal possession of Parakeets
Apr 06, 2024, at 06:45 am
Following a concerned citizen’s report about Alexandrine parakeets being kept in a small dingy cage at a man’s residence, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India said it worked with North 24 Parganas forest officials to rescue the birds and register a preliminary offence report (POR) against the alleged illegal custodian.
4.8 magnitude earthquake hits New York, New Jersey; no damages reported
Apr 06, 2024, at 06:03 am
Washington/IBNS: A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit US' New York and New Jersey on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said.
Kolkata: Joint-replacement surgeries get a boost with Peerless hospital launching humanoid robotics
Apr 06, 2024, at 04:38 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata's Peerless Hospital on Thursday announced the launch of Humanoid Robotics — the latest technology for hip, knee and shoulder replacement with 3D robotics, AI platform and mixed reality with Hololens powered by Microsoft — for the first time in eastern India.
Apr 06, 2024, at 03:34 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a heat wave condition in the next two days over parts of east and peninsular India including Odisha and West Bengal.
One student dies due to suspected food poisoning in Vietnam
Apr 05, 2024, at 11:05 pm
A fifth-grade student died and dozens of others were hospitalised on Friday morning in Vietnam's central city of Nha Trang after having breakfast sold by street vendors or at local food stalls, Vietnam News Agency reported.
Australia could soon see megadroughts that last for more than 20 years, ANU study
Apr 05, 2024, at 02:33 pm
Australia could soon see megadroughts that last for more than 20 years, according to new modelling from The Australian National University (ANU) and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes.
5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Himachal's Kangra Valley, Chamba
Apr 05, 2024, at 05:57 am
Dharamshala/IBNS: An earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude rocked Himachal Pradesh's Kangra Valley and Chamba on Thursday evening.
Taiwan's strongest quake in 25 years leaves 9 dead, over 1,000 Injured
Apr 04, 2024, at 05:25 am
Taipei (Taiwan)/IBNS: At least nine people have died and 1000 injured in a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Taiwan, becoming the strongest to hit the island in 25 years, Wu Chien-fu, the director of the Central Weather Administration's Seismology Centre, said.
Seven die as 'strongest' earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, rescue operation ongoing
Apr 03, 2024, at 08:07 pm
At least seven people died and 736 others were hurt as an earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter Scale hit Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest experienced by the region in the past 25 years.
Strongest earthquake in 25 years hits Taiwan, buildings damaged
Apr 03, 2024, at 02:02 pm
An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter Scale hit Taiwan on Wednesday (April 3, 2024), triggering tsunami warning on the island and neighbouring nations.
Mild magnitude earthquake hits Lahaul Spiti, no casualty
Apr 02, 2024, at 07:09 pm
A mild-intensity earthquake jolted snowbound Lahaul Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh on Monday night, the Indian Meteorological Department informed on Tuesday.
IMD predicts heatwaves in many parts of central and peninsular India this week
Apr 01, 2024, at 11:21 pm
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted heavy rainfall over Northeast India and heatwave conditions over parts of central and peninsular India for this week.
Hundreds of turtles killed through electrocution in Pakistan, locals demand action
Apr 01, 2024, at 01:35 am
In a heart-wrenching episode, hundreds of turtles were killed through electrocution in Chiniot region of Pakistan, media reports said on Sunday
Mar 29, 2024, at 11:27 pm
People continuously exposed to bright, artificial light at night may be at increased risk of developing conditions that affect blood flow to the brain and having a stroke, according to research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.
Study says social, environmental factors may raise risk of developing heart disease and stroke
Mar 29, 2024, at 11:03 pm
People who live in areas with social and environmental adversities may have up to twice the increased risk for developing heart disease and stroke, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
World's largest snake, Ana Julia, found dead in Brazil
Mar 29, 2024, at 01:50 am
A giant anaconda, recently discovered and thought to be among the largest in the world, has been found dead, media reports said.
Mar 28, 2024, at 10:58 pm
India’s alarmingly low greater one-horned rhino population prompted the government to announce a conservation programme in 2005. Eighteen sub-adult rhinos were translocated from Kaziranga National Park and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to Manas National Park in 2008 to revive the population there. A new study calls the translocation project a success and puts forward recommendations to ensure the future survival of the newly established rhino population at Manas. Mongabay India correspondent Arathi Menon reports
Bharat Biotech starts clinical trials for TB vaccine
Mar 25, 2024, at 12:19 am
Hyderabad: Clinical trials for the new tuberculosis vaccine MTBVAC started in India on Sunday, a press release from Bharat Biotech said.