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Toby, world's oldest southern white rhino, has died at the age of 54 in a zoo in Italy
Toby's death, which follows the passing of his female partner Sugar in 2012, leaves the Parco Natura Viva with one remaining white rhino: Benno, aged 39.
China pledged $233 million into a new fund to protect biodiversity in developing countries during COP15
This pledge came as delegates from about 195 countries gathered in Kunming for the first of a two-part summit on safeguarding plants, animals and ecosystems.
Coronavirus continues to evolve: What does the future hold for the viral infection and us?
“The virus has no interest in killing us,” said Jessica Metcalf, an evolutionary biologist. “Virulence only matters for the virus if it works for transmission.”
Mysterious radio signals originating from distant stars could hint at possible hidden planets
The researchers are confident that the signals are coming from the magnetic connection between the dwarf stars and the hidden planets in their orbit.
ESO releases images of the solar system's 42 largest asteroids with the most peculiar shapes
These images are the sharpest images taken of the asteroids and the research is helping astronomers in tracing the origin of asteroids in our solar system.
Biological E seeks DCGI approval to conduct Phase 3 trials for Corbevax as booster dose for Covishield, Covaxin
Currently, phase 2/3 trials of the RBD protein sub-unit vaccine is underway and the results are likely to be declared this month.
Past pandemics have shown us that COVID-19 will be an era, not a crisis that just fades away
The crisis may not be over even when the physical disease has greatly subsided and may continue as the economy recovers and life returns to a semblance of normality.
William Shatner will be the oldest astronaut to go to space at 90: How space tourism can affect older people
At high g-forces, blood can be pulled away from the head which can starve the brain of oxygen and lead to visual changes including tunnel vision, loss of colour or complete loss of vision.
Blue Origin to launch actor William Shatner, three others today at 7.30 pm IST: How to watch it live
New Shepard launches to an altitude of roughly 101 km, a widely recognized marker of where space begins and known as the Kármán line and the full mission lasts about 10 minutes.
WHO, UN release new strategy to ensure 70 percent global population is vaccinated by mid-2022
If COVID-19 becomes endemic, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that global economic losses could exceed US$ 5.3 trillion by 2026.
Mars-like conditions simulated in Israel's Negev desert to study human behaviour, effect of isolation
The six so-called "analogue astronauts" are from Austria, Germany, Israel, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain and will live in isolation in the station until the end of the month.
SEC recommends DCGI to approve Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for children between 2-18 years of age
If approved, the two-dose vaccine will be given to children within 20 days apart.
Climate change effects already impacting 85 percent of the world's population, finds study
"We have overwhelming evidence that climate change is affecting all continents, all systems," study author Max Callaghan told AFP in an interview.
AstraZeneca's COVID antibody drug shows reduction in severe infection, death in its phase 3 trials
The treatment - AZD7442 - is made from a combination of two antibodies and was given to 903 participants with 90 percent of them having a high risk of progression to severe COVID-19.
World's not ready to leave 'king coal' behind, transition to renewable energy sources have been slow
Global economic recovery means coal demand is likely to surpass its 2019 level and retain its crown of being the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions.
COVID-19 Fact Check: Monitoring oxygen levels even if fully vaccinated can lower anxiety around breakthrough infection
The accuracy of a pulse oximeter can vary in patients of colour and dark nail polish can also interfere with the reading.
World Arthritis Day: Children who suffer with arthritis are lacking vitamin D
The primary source of vitamin D is that produced in the skin after exposure to sunlight.
World's internet addiction comes at a costs to the climate but it can be a solution to the climate crisis
Among the many items on the COP26 agenda, countries are preparing a roadmap for using artificial intelligence (AI) to fight climate change.
Humans from New Guinea were hatching and raising the world’s deadliest bird 18,000 years ago as pets
While collecting eggs and raising hatchlings is an early step in domestication, it’s unlikely that cassowaries were ever fully bred in the manner of chickens.
COVID vaccines effective at preventing severe infection, 90 percent less likely to be hospitalised or die finds study
This study is one of the largest research conducted with them looking at data from 22 million people over 50 years starting in December 2020.
Blue Origins delays its second spaceflight with celebrity crew William Shatner due to winds
He and his crew will travel just beyond the Karman line where they will experience four minutes of weightlessness and gaze out at the curvature of the planet.
India doesn't have numbers needed for reopening as vaccinated population is small, says top virologist
Virologist Dr W. Ian Lipkin said, ''There are variants, already circulating, don't have names. Will they be more capable of transmission? We don't know.
PM Modi will launch Indian Space Association to be voice of the public and private space sector
Its founding members include Larson & Toubro, Nelco (Tata Group), OneWeb, Bharti Airtel, Mapmyindia, Walchandnagar Industries and Ananth Technology Limited.
NASA set to launch DART mission to deliberately crash spacecraft into an asteroid: Here's why
NASA is conducting the DART mission to evaluate the technologies for preventing a hazardous asteroid from striking the Earth.
Bharat Biotech submits vaccine data for phase 2/3 trials on children between 2-18 years to DCGI
The paediatric Covaxin is similar to the one administered to adults - two doses of the vaccine given 28 days apart.
NITI Aayog, UNICEF launch nutrition profiles for 19 states, UTs that map out performance across districts
Each states nutrition profile has included key takeaways for children, women and men and identified areas for further improvement.
Pluto is moving away from the Sun and getting colder, its atmosphere is also disappearing finds study
Pluto’s atmosphere is already on the thin side and is made up of nitrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide, causes the planet’s atmosphere to fade.
NSIL inks contract with Arianespace to launch GSAT-24 telecommunication satellite in 2022
While GSAT-24 will be owned and operated by NSIL on a commercial basis, it will be leased to Tata Sky for meeting their DTH application needs.
India will reduce emissions in Antarctica, protect environment: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
India has two active research stations: Maitri (commissioned in 1989) at Schirmacher Hills, and Bharati (commissioned in 2012) at Larsemann Hills in Antarctica.
Extreme heat in big cities due to population growth, global warming makes it unbeneficial for the poor to move
Bangladesh's capital Dhaka was the worst-affected city, seeing an increase of 575 million person-days of extreme heat over the study period.