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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

IIM-A inaugurates Brick by Brick; takes public on journey through B-school's archives [details]

Everything from the first CAT exam paper of 1977 to the iconic resignation letter of Ravi Matthai are a part of the IIMA archives at Brick by Brick, which was inaugurated on Wednesday.

Nov 11, 2021

Army signs MoU with Kashmir University for academic courses to soldiers

Chinar Corps signs MoU with Kashmir University; unlocks 18 academic courses for soldiers [details]

Lieutenant General D.P. Pandey in his address, praised the milestone achieved in the field of education, which will empower the soldiers of the Chinar Corps in performing their duties in a challenging environment.

Nov 8, 2021

Why cold leads to increase in air pollution in Indo-Gangetic plains [Explainer]

Scientists have reiterated the need for particular vigilance this season, stating that because weather and/or meteorological phenomena are beyond human control, the focus should remain on reducing local emissions.

Nov 6, 2021

India logs over 12,885 COVID cases, total active cases decline to 1.48 lakh

India registered 12,885 new Covid-19 cases and 461 deaths in the last 24 hrs

Nov 5, 2021

Talented London surgeon-cum-sculptor surprises Modi by borrowing his glasses

Why London surgeon borrowed PM Modi's glasses in Glasgow; left impressed by Indian leader [details]

In a last-minute improvisation, British-Lebanese Professor Nadey Hakim took off PM Modi's glasses and put them on to the bust saying it ultimately proved to be "a good move" and would hopefully be liked by the people of India.

Nov 3, 2021

India launches 'Climate Equity Monitor' on first day of COP26; what it offers [details]

The website is expected to be a valuable tool for policymakers, public institutions, researchers, academics, students, and the general public from developing countries to keep equity and climate justice considerations clearly in view in their perspective.

Oct 31, 2021

Scientists detect new phase of water inside other planets

To create superionic ice, the scientists compressed water between two diamonds, the hardest substance on Earth, simulating the tremendous pressure seen at the planet's core.

Oct 30, 2021

Covid virus can infect inner ear, affect hearing, balance, says new study

While this study clearly implies that Covid may induce auditory and balance difficulties, the overall percentage of Covid patients with ear-related disorders is unknown.