After 4 decades, Bhopal gets rid of toxic waste from Bhopal gas tragedy
Jan 02, 2025, at 12:50 am
Bhopal/IBNS: Forty years after the hazardous gas leak that occurred in 1984 and the tragedy that unfolded afterward, Bhopal has been finally able to get rid of the toxic waste.
South Korea: Scientists find way to change cancerous cells back to normal without side effects
Jan 01, 2025, at 03:29 pm
Showing a ray of hope, South Korean researchers have discovered a way that can potentially change cancerous cells back to normal.
WHO asks China to share data five years after COVID-19
Jan 01, 2025, at 09:22 am
The World Health Organization (WHO) this week reflected on COVID-19, and ongoing efforts to understand the disease, five years after its emergence.
Sunita Williams, her colleagues will see 16 sunrises and sunsets on New Year from space
Jan 01, 2025, at 01:01 am
Astronaut Sunita Williams, who is still in space, will see 16 sunrises and sunsets on New Year as the International Space Station, where she is located, keeps moving.
World climate body says 2024 is set to be warmest on record
Dec 31, 2024, at 10:21 am
The year 2024 is set to be the warmest on record, capping a decade of unprecedented heat fuelled by human activities, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
ISRO joins elite list by launching SpaDeX mission
Dec 31, 2024, at 08:51 am
The Indian Space Research Organisation on Monday launched the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, a key milestone in the country's space programme.
ISRO launches SpaDeX mission aimed for 'in-space docking'
Dec 31, 2024, at 12:54 am
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Monday night informed that two spacecraft that would help ISRO in demonstrating space docking, a critical technology for future space missions, got separated successfully and were placed into the desired low earth orbit late.
IIT Mandi researchers devise cost-effective method to monitor bridge health using traffic data
Dec 29, 2024, at 10:15 pm
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh): A team of engineers at IIT Mandi has developed an innovative method to determine the extent of wear and tear on bridges with the help of traffic data, media reports said.
Delhi AQI remains in 'very poor' category despite dip in air pollution level
Dec 26, 2024, at 10:49 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The air quality in the national capital Delhi on Thursday remained in the "very poor" category despite the dip in the pollution level, media reports said.
Some myths related to cardiology busted
Dec 22, 2024, at 01:47 pm
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet many of us hold misconceptions about this complex condition. In this article, we'll separate fact from fiction and bust common myths related to cardiology.
Smog covers Delhi, Mumbai as air quality continues to dip amid cold wave condition
Dec 22, 2024, at 12:17 pm
A thick blanket of smog is covering Delhi and Mumbai, as the air quality dipped further amid cold wave conditions.
First-ever World Meditation Day observed
Dec 21, 2024, at 06:13 pm
In a bid to raise awareness about meditation and its benefits, the UN General Assembly proclaimed December 21 as World Meditation Day, recalling the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.
Volvo For Life Fund announces new coastal health initiative for the Indian Sundarbans
Dec 19, 2024, at 11:58 pm
Kolkata: Volvo Cars has recently announced a collaboration with The Nature Conservancy to focus on preserving biodiversity through mangrove restoration in non-protected areas of the Indian Sundarbans.
Latest IEA report shows global coal demand reached record-high in 2024
Dec 18, 2024, at 01:20 pm
Global demand for coal usage is set to touch record-high figures in 2024, as per data released by the International Energy Agency on Wednesday.
Avian flu reported in 108 countries across five continents, warns UN health agency
Dec 18, 2024, at 08:59 am
Avian influenza has caused the deaths of more than 300 million birds worldwide and the virus “is increasingly crossing species barriers”, according to UN health officers.
A23a: World's largest and oldest iceberg breaks free, drifting in Southern Ocean
Dec 17, 2024, at 10:21 am
The world’s largest and oldest iceberg A23a is on the move.
GRAP 4 restrictions reimposed in Delhi as air quality dips to 'severe' category
Dec 17, 2024, at 01:06 am
New Delhi/IBNS: With Delhi's air quality deteriorating again, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has imposed GRAP 4 restrictions in the national capital and its adjoining areas from Monday night.
Mayotte: Hundreds feared dead after Cyclone Chido ravages French island
Dec 16, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Hundreds of people are feared to have died after Cyclone Chido hit the French Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte on Saturday, causing widespread devastation in the region, media reports said on Monday.
Birth registration increases, but 150 million children still ‘invisible’, shows new UN study
Dec 11, 2024, at 03:52 pm
A new report from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reveals significant progress in ending the problem of the “invisible” millions of babies each year who go unregistered. Nearly eight in 10 children under five were successfully registered at birth in the last five years.
WHO says over 1 in 5 adults worldwide has a genital herpes infection
Dec 11, 2024, at 02:59 pm
Around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 are living with genital herpes infections – more than 1 in 5 of this age-group globally – according to new estimates released by WHO on Wednesday.
Short-term cognitive boost from exercise may last for 24 hours, new study reveals
Dec 10, 2024, at 05:35 pm
Researchers have found that short-term cognitive boost from exercise may last for 24 hours.
Spike in demand for AI may trigger thousands of premature deaths: Study
Dec 10, 2024, at 04:42 pm
The rising demand for Artificial Intelligence and resultant computer processing is increasing air pollution levels from power plants and backup diesel generators.
Experts warn bird flu can emerge as the next pandemic
Dec 10, 2024, at 01:54 pm
A recent study led by scientists at Scripps Research reveals that a single mutation in the H5N1 “bird flu” virus that has recently infected dairy cows in the U.S. could enhance the virus’ ability to attach to human cells, potentially increasing the risk of passing from person to person.
Delhi air pollution curbs eased after AQI improves in National Capital Region
Dec 06, 2024, at 05:20 am
New Delhi/IBNS: With the Delhi air quality improvement, the Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) has lifted stringent pollution curbs under stage 4 of GRAP in the national capital and surrounding areas with immediate effect.
PhonePe offers Insurance Plan against Dengue and Malaria at Rs. 59 per year
Dec 04, 2024, at 09:53 pm
Online app PhonePe has announced the launch of a new Dengue and Malaria Insurance Plan on its platform, at Rs. 59 per year.
Pakistan: Balochistan reports 462 new HIV/AIDS cases
Dec 02, 2024, at 11:44 pm
Pakistan's Balochistan region has reported 462 new cases of HIV/AIDS in recent times, taking the total number of registered patients in the province to 2,823.
India's AIDS-related deaths reduced by 79 percent since 2010, says Health Minister Nadda
Dec 02, 2024, at 02:02 am
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Sunday said that the number of new HIV cases in India has decreased by 44 percent since 2010 which is higher than the global reduction rate of 39 percent.
Cyclone Fengal makes landfall near Puducherry
Dec 01, 2024, at 03:47 am
Puducherry: Cyclone Fengal has begun making landfall near the Puducherry coast.
Cyclone Fengal likely to hit Tamil Nadu tomorrow, warning issued
Nov 30, 2024, at 05:13 am
Chennai/IBNS: A deep depression has formed over the Bay of Bengal, which has intensified into a cyclone named Fengal and is likely to cross the Tamil Nadu coast between Karaikal and Mamallapuram on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department said this evening.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7: Hypothesized Mechanisms and Potential Implications
Nov 28, 2024, at 04:11 pm
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is an intriguing bioactive peptide widely studied for its structural and functional properties. Its design as a short-chain peptide with lipid conjugation imbues it with stability and bioavailability, fostering interest in its potential implications. While traditionally explored in dermatological formulations for its theorized impacts on the dermal layer’s extracellular matrix, its broader scientific potential still needs to be explored.