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UP govt elevates Ganges dolphin status to boost conservation efforts

The Uttar Pradesh Government has intensified its efforts to conserve the Gangetic dolphin by declaring it the aquatic animal of the state.

Nov 5, 2023

Zuckerberg undergoes surgery for ligament injury during MMA training

The much-awaited cage fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg may not happen very soon as the Meta founder has injured himself while training and underwent a surgery.

Nov 4, 2023

Sheikh Hasina is world's longest-serving female head of govt

At 76-years-old, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is a political phenomenon who has guided the rise of this nation of 170 million from rustic jute producer into the Asia-Pacific's fastest-expanding economy over the past decade, Time said in a cover story on the world's longest-serving female head of govt.

Nov 4, 2023

Acclaimed Economist Nirmala Banerjee Passes Away In Kolkata At 87

Acclaimed economist Nirmala Banerjee passes away at 87 in Kolkata

Acclaimed economist Professor Nirmala Banerjee passed away at a private hospital here on Friday. She was 87 years old.

Nov 3, 2023

Elon Musk reveals his son's middle name is Chandrasekhar: MoS IT

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and IT on Thursday met Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk during inaugural AI Safety Summit in the UK.

Nov 3, 2023

Eating strawberries daily when young may cut dementia risk later

Daily strawberry consumption could help reduce the risk of dementia for certain middle-aged populations, finds a study.

Nov 2, 2023

US Surgeons Perform 2nd-Ever Pig Heart Transplant To Save Dying Man

World's 2nd man to receive genetically modified pig's heart dies in US

The second man ever to receive a genetically modified pig's heart has died six weeks after US surgeons performed the second such historic transplant, doctors at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) announced on Wednesday.

Nov 1, 2023

"Sunscreen paradox": Sunscreen gives 'false sense of security', warn researchers

Despite the importance of sunscreen, researchers said that it is also the least effective way to protect your skin when compared to sun-protective clothing and sun avoidance.

Oct 30, 2023

Japan researchers grow mouse embryos in space for first time

Japanese researchers have in a breakthrough grown mouse embryos for the first time in space on the International Space Station (ISS).

Oct 30, 2023

Intermittent fasting safe, effective for diabetes control: Study

Time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, can help people with Type-2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar levels, according to a new study.

Oct 28, 2023

Walking 3,967 Steps A Day May Cut Death Risk From Any Cause: Study

8,000 steps daily may help cut your risk of premature death

Want to reduce your risk of dying early? Taking 8,000 steps, equivalent to walking approximately 6.4 km a day, can help, according to the study that provides the first scientific proof for optimal number of steps to be taken daily.

Oct 28, 2023

Biden honours 2 Indian-American scientists with National Medals

US President Joe Biden has honoured two Indian-American scientists -- Subra Suresh and Ashok Gadgil -- with National Medals for their pioneering contributions in the fields of science and technology innovation at a ceremony in White House.

Oct 25, 2023

India's Moon Lander And Rover Put To Sleep, 'Suprabhatam'/Wake-Up Call On Sep 22

Moon 40 years older than previously thought, say scientists after study of lunar crystals

The study published in the journal 'Geochemical Perspectives Letters' is based on crystals collected in 1972 which helped pinpoint the time of the Moon's formation

Oct 24, 2023

Who was Martin Goetz; father of third-party software dies at 93 [details]

Martin Goetz, who wrote the first software patent in the US and was known as the 'father of third-party software', has died at 93.

Oct 22, 2023

US FDA approves use of sound waves to break down liver tumours

US FDA approves use of 'histotripsy' to break down liver tumours

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of sound waves to break down tumours in humans for liver treatment.

Oct 20, 2023

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