Science
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Robots will surpass best human surgeons within 5 years: Elon Musk
New Delhi: Amid significant medical breakthroughs being achieved by robots, billionaire Elon Musk on Monday said they have the potential to surpass the best human surgeons within five years. The Tesla and…
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Musk’s Starlink service set to launch in South Korea
Seoul: US space firm SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is expected to be available in South Korea this year, following a recent revision to the Radio Waves Act, the science ministry said…
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Even short-term antibiotic use may cause resistance in gut bacteria
New Delhi: As antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a global health concern, with millions of deaths occurring each year due to it, a new study showed how even a short period of…
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PAN to bat for ban on Chlorpyrifos, other pesticides at BRS COPs in Geneva
Hyderabad: As the world’s leading policymakers and scientists would gather in Geneva from April 28 to May 9 for the Conferences of the Parties (COP) to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions…
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ISRO’s SpaDEX mission successfully achieves 2nd docking of satellites: Minister
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday said that the ISRO’s SpaDEX mission has successfully achieved second docking of satellites. In a post on X social media platform, the minister…
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Scientists engineer wolves with traits of 10,000 year extinct Dire Wolves
Washington: Two genetically engineered wolves that may resemble extinct dire wolves are trotting, sleeping and howling in an undisclosed secure location in the US, according to the company that aims to bring…
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Union Minister lauds Hyderabad-based CSIR labs
Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh has lauded Hyderabad-based CSIR institutes’ pivotal role in drug discovery, genetic diagnostics and developing cost-effective Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. He convened a…
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Legal, environmental clearances key for IT park project in Kancha Gachibowli
Hyderabad: The issue surrounding the 400-acre land in Kancha Gachibowli has been circling the legal claim of whether the land belongs to the state government or the University of Hyderabad (UOH). Legal…
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Apollo Hospitals launches ‘Joint Preservation’ program from Hyderabad
Hyderabad: With its focus on early intervention and personalised treatment of joints, Apollo Hospitals launched its innovative ‘Joint Preservation’ program on Monday, March 17, so that individuals can maintain their mobility through…
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ISRO conducts flight acceptance hot test of Cryogenic Engine for LVM3-M6 Mission
Bengaluru: ISRO on Saturday said it has successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot testing of the cryogenic engine identified for the sixth operational mission of LVM3 launch vehicle (LVM-M6) at ISRO Propulsion…
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Western diet may raise risk of lung cancer: Study
New Delhi: Western diet, often high in salt, sugar and fat, has the potential to raise the risk of cancer in the lungs, finds a study. Previous research has shown the link…
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Adivasis in Telangana hit by low-yield maize seeds
Hyderabad: Adivasi maize seed producing farmers in Mulugu district have lost heavily after getting low yield on the maize seeds given to them by seed companies. Many of the farmers and farm…
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Dr Himanshu Pathak appointed as Director General of ICRISAT
Hyderabad: Dr Himanshu Pathak has officially been appointed as the new director general of The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). He was welcomed during a hybrid event held…
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Telangana farmers to get heat and pest-resistant tomatoes
Hyderabad: Scientists have discovered genes that could help withstand viruses and pests, as well as high heat, and inserted them into tomato varieties. These varieties will soon be made available to tomato…
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Over 500 services of Maharashtra govt to be available through WhatsApp
Mumbai: In a push towards digital governance, the Maharashtra government on Friday announced that more than 500 services from its ‘Aaple Sarkar’ portal will now be available through WhatsApp. Chief Minister Devendra…
