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Over 99.9 percent of published scientific papers agree humans play a major role in causing climate change
This study, updated an older paper that reviewed studies published from 1991 and 2012, looked at literature published from 2012 to November 2020.
Oink oink: Surgeons transplanted kidney grown in a pig to a human and its works perfectly
Researchers have long sought to grow organs in pigs to transplant into humans and technologies like cloning and genetic engineering have brought the vision closer to reality in recent years.
Orionids meteor shower will take place till 7 November, to peak on Thursday: Here is how you can watch it
The Orionid meteor shower are made from material left behind by Halley’s comet that visits the Earth’s solar neighbourhood once every 76 years.
COVID exposed the broken system of the plastic production and recycling sector: Here’s how we can fix it
Since before the pandemic, governments worldwide have shown a tendency to seek quick-fix solutions to plastic pollution in order to signal a decisive stance on sustainability.
Moon rocks brought back by China's mission revealed new info about ancient lunar volcano activity
The samples showed that volcanic activity occurred on the moon as recently as two billion years ago, compared to previous estimates that thought it halted some 2.8 billion and three billion years ago.
Cannot cut corners while recommending a vaccine, WHO seeks more information from Bharat Biotech
Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, which has developed Covaxin, had submitted EOI to the WHO on 19 April for the vaccine's Emergency Use Listing.
Risk to mama and baby from COVID infection is far greater than risk from vaccine side-effects
A viral infection can disrupt the placenta’s function, leading to preterm birth and, in the worst case, the death of the foetus in the womb.
Similar to COVID, Tuberculosis also spreads via aerosols expelled when exhaled deeply
Research suggests that some methods used to limit COVID transmission — masks, open windows or doors, and being outdoors as much as possible — could curtail TB as well.
Diver discovers 'extremely rare' 900-year-old sword dating back to the Third Crusade
Katzin also found stone anchors and pottery fragments that date back hundreds of years was found in the same 1,000-square-foot site.
COVID-19 vaccine can provide some immunity against all types of coronaviruses finds study
a universal Sarbecovirus vaccine can be made for SARS-CoV-1, SARS-CoV-2 and other SARS-related coronaviruses, and a universal Embecovirus for HCoV-OC43 and HKU1 that cause common colds.
WHO chief and Health Minister discuss Covaxin's EUL, vaccine equity and supplying COVAX during virtual call
India will resume export of surplus COVID-19 vaccines in the fourth quarter of 2021 under the Vaccine Maitri' programme and to meet its commitment to the COVAX global pool.
Concrete is the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases on Earth after China, US
The stakes for the planet are high: the UN estimates that three quarters of the world's infrastructure by 2050 has yet to be built.
Reducing carbon emissions may not be enough anymore, direct CO2 capture might be the way to go
Appeals to remove the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere have begun to enter the political arena, and could become a contentious issue at the UN negotiations in Glasgow and beyond, experts say.
Mice that ate less calories instead of just reducing food intake lived a longer life, finds study
The study shows that mice on a calorie-restricted diet with 21 hours between meals lived about half a year longer than mice who ate as much as they wanted at any time of day.
Children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy need timely and affordable pediatric care in India
In July 2021, the government finalised the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD) in which voluntary crowdfunding for the treatment of rare diseases like SMA was approved.
UN passes resolution that clean, healthy environment is a fundamental human right
According to the WHO, around 13.7 million deaths a year are linked to the environment, caused by air pollution, chemical exposure, etc.
Russian actress, director return to Earth after filming first movie for 12 days aboard space station
Yulia Peresild is the film's lead actress, was selected from some 3,000 applicants, said she was "sad" to leave the ISS.
Bitcoin miners set up private power plant, garners wrath of environmentalists as it threaten climate action
Greenidge Generation runs its own power plant to produce about 44 megawatts to run 15,300 computer servers which is enough to power more than 35,000 homes.
India's Takachar wins Earthshot Prize's for creating machine that turns agricultural waste into fertiliser
In a short film recorded, Prine William warns the "actions we choose or choose not to take in the next 10 years will determine the fate of the planet for the next thousand".
Will poor countries get access to new antiviral medication to treat COVID or be elusive as vaccines?
The drugs work best if taken as soon as symptoms appear, and patients must be sure they have the coronavirus. But testing is scarce in many places.
WHO's advisory group to meet on 26 Oct to decide on EUL for Covaxin says chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan
The approval for the vaccine is much awaited, especially by students, medical tourists, business travellers and people with international travel plans and has been in the works since July.
Decision on vaccinating children to be taken with scientific rationale, depending on vaccine supply: V K Paul
The head of COVID-19 task force said that once there is enough vaccine available that can be used in children, “so why not protect them”.
PM Modi launches Indian Space Association to act as collective voice of space industry
The organisation which is made up of both public and private sector members will support the government's vision of Atmanirbhar India and help it become a leader in space.
Australia will build NASA a semi-automatic rover to find oxygen on the moon in 2026
ASA deputy head Anthony Murfett said NASA was by technology to remotely control huge dump trucks, from 1,600 km, that transport iron ore from mines in northwest Australia.
Autistic children didn't benefit from experimental hormone therapy thought to promote sociability
The US government-funded study used a synthetic form of oxytocin, a hormone made in the brain that stimulates uterus contractions and helps mothers bond with their newborns.
James Webb: Most powerful space telescope built, will look back at the Dark Ages of the universe
The Dark Ages ended when gravity formed the first stars and galaxies that eventually began to emit the first light and astronomers don’t know when it happened, the best guess is that it was several hundred million years after the Big Bang.
When is the ideal time for children to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Experts give their opinion
Arora said, "Very soon, mRNA vaccine is also coming. Based on international data, it is very encouraging that we can use that for children."
China to launch three astronauts on their longest stay in new space station, will stay for six months
The first crew who served a 90-day mission aboard the main Tianhe core module of the space station returned in mid-September.
Fossilized jaw bone showed domesticated dogs, humans lived together in Central America 12,000 years ago
The presence of humans during the Pleistocene has been attested in Mexico, Chile and Patagonia, but never in Central America, until now.
Salt miners in Austria were the first humans to gorge on beer and cheese nearly 2,700 years ago
The salt miners' faeces, which were well preserved due to salt and the constant temperature of around 8C, contained the first molecular evidence of beer consumption on the continent at that time.