Science
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SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage crashes into sea
Washington D.C. [USA]: The private space launch giant SpaceX recently suffered a setback when the earth-bound reusable first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket missed its floating landing platform and crashed into…
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New tools to monitor water quality, measure water insecurity
Washington D.C. [USA]: In breakthrough research, scientists have come up with new tools that present high-tech and low-tech solutions for improving water security. Northwestern University’s Sera Young and Julius Lucks come from…
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Key NASA science, cargo head to space station
Washington: A Northrop Grumman rocket carrying the Cygnus resupply spacecraft has been successfully launched from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia in the US. The spacecraft, launched on Saturday, is on its way…
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Moon to pass before Mars on February 18 before sunrise
Washington D.C. [US]: If it’s clear on the morning of Tuesday, February 18th, you could see Mars wink out as the Moon passes in front of the Red Planet in what is…
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Antarctic ice: Record temperature sparks fresh concern
Paris: As Antarctica became the latest place on Earth to smash its high temperature record, new studies are alerting humanity to the risks of continuing to warm the continent that is home to enough…
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Scientists develop non-toxic way to kill mosquitoes
Mexico City [Mexico]: Scientists have developed a non-toxic way to kill mosquitoes with a simple hack that uses ordinary baker’s yeast and orange oil to eliminate the nasty insects while they are…
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Researchers print skin cells on serious burns
Washington D.C. [USA]: A group of researchers from Canada has developed a ‘handheld 3D printer’ that has the ability to print new skin cells on severe burn injuries that are too extensive…
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Antibody induction can treat lethal virus infections: Study
Washington D.C. [USA]: A recent study has suggested that a promising clinical antibody induction can treat potential lethal infections from viruses. According to results from the test on 40 patients, the trial…
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4D printed microneedles to make injections less painful
Washington D.C. [USA]: A group of researchers has developed tiny needles that could potentially replace the often painful hypodermic needles for administering shots, injecting drugs and drawing blood samples. The 4D printed…
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Study maps future direction of bioprinting research
Washington D.C. [USA]: The utilisation of 3D printing-like techniques to combine cells, growth factors that imitate natural tissue characteristics is known as bioprinting. A team of scientists have laid a roadmap to…
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Microscopic organisms discovered in ‘flammable ice’
Washington D.C. [USA]: A group of researchers studying ‘flammable ice’ or methane hydrate in the cold and dark depths of the Sea of Japan has found microscopic creatures flourishing amidst living conditions…
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Governor of Himachal Pradesh visits NIRDPR in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Bandaru Dattatreya, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, visited the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) Campus on Thursday. Governor interacted with the experts in various fields. He met with…
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Why Uranus and Neptune are different
Washington D.C. [USA]: According to Researchers at the University of Zurich, the two outermost giant planets of the solar system, Uranus and Neptune, have similar masses but are strikingly different. In size,…
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Pluto’s icy heart makes winds blow
Washington D.C. [USA]: A “beating heart” of frozen nitrogen controls Pluto’s winds and may explain the unique features on its surface, according to a new study. Pluto’s famous heart-shaped structure, named Tombaugh…
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Google honours Scottish scientist Mary Somerville
New Delhi: A Google Doodle on Sunday celebrated the achievements of Scottish scientist Mary Somerville who “revolutionised the existing understanding of the solar system” in the 19th century. Somerville was also a great…
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Genomic medicine may help in addressing many ailments: Study
Washington D.C. [USA]: From inflammatory bowel diseases to diabetes, advancement in medical science has opened doors in addressing many incurable health issues. Over the past 25 years, genetic discoveries have led to…
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US spy satellite being shadowed by Russian inspector spacecraft
Washington D.C. [USA]: An American spy satellite is apparently being stalked by a Russian satellite in the Earth’s orbit. Space trackers suggest that the Russian device is up to some snooping as…
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ISRO readying low-cost launch vehicles
Thiruvananthapuram: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday announced that it is preparing low-cost satellite launch vehicles costing around Rs 30-35 crores each, which can put into orbit satellites weighing 500…
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Solar Orbiter mission to study Sun to be launched on Feb 7
Michigan: A solar orbiter mission by the researchers of the University of Michigan will be launched on February 7 for studying the physics of the Sun and will also be the first…
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Squid brains nearly as complex as that of dogs: Study
Queensland: A new study has brought us a step closer to understanding the unique abilities of a squid’s relatively complex and sophisticated brain that allows it to pull-off amazing camouflage tricks. Dr.…
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NASA partners with ESA for a mission
Washington: NASA has collaborated with the European Space Agency (ESA) for a mission to snap the first pictures of the Sun’s north and south poles. The new spacecraft, Solar Orbiter, will have its…
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Climate costs minimise with limiting global warming
Washington D.C. [USA]: A recent study by a group of Postdam scientists has found that the Paris Agreement apart from being politically sensible makes sense in term of the economy as well.…
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Spread of Coronavirus is causing concern: Vice President
Hyderabad: Vice President, Venkaia Naidu calls for global cooperation for early detection of new viruses and to contain serious fallout from outbreak of epidemics, Giving his keynote speech at CCMB in Hyderabad…
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Boeing quits DARPA spaceplane project
Washington D.C. : Aerospace giant Boeing recently pulled out from the futuristic spaceplane program it was working on alongside US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). According to an article on the…
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Study reveals ill effects of marijuana for heart patients
Washington D.C. : Physicians are worried after they found traces of Marijuana in a number of heart patients. While smoking tobacco leads to one in every four cardiovascular disease-related deaths, the cause…
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Scientists come across ‘Vampire’ star gorging on victim
Washington: Astronomers have discovered a ‘vampire’ star in the midst of a feeding frenzy, with the help of an automated program that is sifting through archived data from the decommissioned Kepler Space…
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All India Horticulture, nursery mela kicks off at Necklace Road
Hyderabad: A Five Day 8th All India Horticulture, Agriculture and Grand Nursery Mela kicked off here in the city today at People’s Plaza at Necklace Road. It will continue till 27 January 2020.…
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Study traces coronavirus origin to snakes
Beijing: Tracing the origins of highly contagious and life-threatening viruses is hugely imperative for formulating preventive strategies and treatment methods in the face of future outbreaks. A new study provides important insights…
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New T-cells kill all cancers without touching healthy cells
London: Researchers at Cardiff University have discovered a new type of killer T-cell that offers hope of a “one-size-fits-all” cancer therapy. These T-cells were shown, in the lab, to kill lung, skin,…
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Four shortlisted astronauts to undergo training in Russia
Bengaluru: ISRO chief K Sivan on Wednesday said that four astronauts have been short-listed for the Gaganyaan mission who will go to Russia for training by the end of this month. “Four astronauts have been short-listed and they will go to Russia for training by…
