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Venomous snakes changed the course of human evolution and eye-sight, shows Australian study on our pre-historic ancestors

Australian biologists have shown how our prehistoric ancestors have evolved to survive snake venom.

Dec 13, 2021

Epilepsy a hidden epidemic, affects over 15 millions in India: AIIMS doctor

India alone has an estimated 15 million or more cases of epilepsy which is no less than a hidden epidemic, said Dr Sarat Chandra, Professor of Neurosurgery, AIIMS Delhi.

Dec 10, 2021

K'taka forms 19-member committee to monitor COVID situation amid Omicron scare [details]

The Karnataka government on Tuesday issued a notification announcing the formation of a 19-member clinical expert committee to monitor the Covid-19 situation in the state in wake of the Omicron variant outbreak.

Dec 7, 2021

Forget Covid, another deadly pandemic awaits humanity: Oxford vaccine creator

Anthony Fauci had recently suggested that hospitalizations are less among people infected with the Omicron variant of Covid

Dec 6, 2021

Omicron cases in UK rise by 50% in one day; 246 confirmed cases so far [details]

A further 86 cases of the Omicron Covid variant have been reported in the UK, taking the total to 246, health authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Dec 6, 2021

Omicron found in more US states; adds new uncertainties [details]

The rapid uptick in cases in South Africa coupled with reports of super-spreader events has helped validate experts' early concerns the variant's many mutations would help it spread rapidly.

Dec 5, 2021

Gita Gopinath to replace Okamoto as IMF's First Dy MD

Gita Gopinath, the chief economist at International Monetary Fund is all set to succeed Okamoto as IMF's First Deputy Managing Director.

Dec 3, 2021

Mystery behind high abundance of Lithium in some evolved stars traced

Bengaluru scientists find reason behind mystery of high abundance of Lithium in some stars

The reason behind the high abundance of Lithium in some stars has remained a puzzle since the models of how stars evolve predict the Lithium must have been destroyed in the hot plasma of the star.

Dec 1, 2021

Australian researchers shed light on Sun's role as water source

How Sun played crucial role in water formation on earth? Explain Australian researchers

Scientists from Australia's Curtin University have shown how the Sun may have played an unexpected role in the formation of the "Blue Planet".

Dec 1, 2021

Space explorations could result in alien organisms invading earth, study suggests

The study report noted that the possible alien life forms humans could encounter in the future could be microbial

Nov 29, 2021

Bharat Biotech commences dispatch of 25 lakh 'Covaxin' doses to 22 cities

Covaxin provided only 50% protection during Covid 2nd wave due to highly infectious Delta variant, says new Lancet study

Covaxin, developed by Bharat Biotech, provided only 50 per cent protection against the Covid-19 infection during the second wave, says a new study based on assessment of AIIMS staff in Delhi

Nov 24, 2021

WhatsApp users beware; do not answer video calls from unknown callers [here's why]

Cyber criminals run recorded porn videos, and then send your recording back to you, asking for money which could be anywhere from Rs 10,000 to over a few lakh.

Nov 21, 2021

COVID lockdown did little to improve India's air pollution crisis; rather ozone levels spiked [details]

Although clear blue skies and an absence of visible smog seen during the first Covid-19 lockdown in India gave people much relief, a new study claims that air pollutants did not decrease as thought, rather ozone levels increased, which could lead to potential health issues.

Nov 17, 2021

Who's Dr Robert Califf? Biden picks Google Health executive as next FDA chief

US President Joe Biden has picked senior Google Health advisor Dr Robert Califf as next chief of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Nov 13, 2021

ET experts believe aliens already here on earth, poll suggests obsession of people towards skies

Helen Sharman, Britain's first astronaut believes that aliens could have been already here on the blue planet

Nov 12, 2021

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