Cyclone Fengal makes landfall near Puducherry
Puducherry: Cyclone Fengal has begun making landfall near the Puducherry coast.
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Cyclone Fengal likely to hit Tamil Nadu tomorrow, warning issued
Chennai/IBNS: A deep depression has formed over the Bay of Bengal, which has intensified into a cyclone named Fengal and is likely to cross the Tamil Nadu coast between Karaikal and Mamallapuram on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department said this evening.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7: Hypothesized Mechanisms and Potential Implications
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is an intriguing bioactive peptide widely studied for its structural and functional properties. Its design as a short-chain peptide with lipid conjugation imbues it with stability and bioavailability, fostering interest in its potential implications. While traditionally explored in dermatological formulations for its theorized impacts on the dermal layer’s extracellular matrix, its broader scientific potential still needs to be explored.
Kolkata: BM Birla Heart Hospital offers MICS procedure to patients which promises shorter recovery time and infection risk
Kolkata's BM Birla Heart Hospital is offering minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) procedures to patients which ensures shorter recovery time and a lower risk of infection to those undergoing the procedure.
Three more polio cases reported in Pakistan
Pakistan government's attempt to fight polio is facing a hurdle after three more cases were reported from Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Canada confirms first case of clade I mpox
Canada has confirmed the first case of clade I mpox, media reports said on Saturday.
First bird flu case reported in a child in USA
A child in the USA has become the first person in the country to test positive for bird flu infection, as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Plastics treaty: UN experts call for centrality of human rights
Independent UN human rights experts said on Thursday that the forthcoming global plastic pollution treaty must ensure accountability at every stage of the plastic lifecycle, warning against shifting responsibilities to developing nations.
UNICEF report warns children could face eight times more heatwaves in 2050 than in 2000
UNICEF has alerted in its latest report that children could face eight times more heatwaves in 2050 than what was faced in 2000.
Toxic air and smog choke Delhi as experts at COP29 in Baku warn how dragging feet on fossil fuel reduction can cause catastrophe
Baku/New Delhi / IBNS: The ongoing air pollution crisis in South Asia is a grim reminder of what is at stake and the urgent need for countries to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, experts observed at the ongoing COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan's Baku amid the deteriorating Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi triggering an environmental crisis.
Elon Musk's SpaceX launches Indian satellite on Falcon 9 rocket
Elon Musk's SpaceX launched the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s most sophisticated communications satellite, which will provide broadband services in remote areas and in-flight Internet in passenger aircraft.
Elon Musk's SpaceX collaborates with ISRO to launch GSAT-20 communications satellite this week
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's SpaceX will launch India's GSAT-20 communications satellite this week, marking one more major achievement of the South Asian country in its space mission, media reports said.
More than 260 million people in USA will be either obese or overweight by 2050: Study
A new study estimates that over 260 million people in the USA will be either obese or overweight by 2050.
WHO-released study shows global diabetes epidemic reaches critical levels with 800 million cases
Global diabetes cases have quadrupled since 1990, affecting over 800 million adults worldwide, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) study released to coincide with World Diabetes Day.
ISI Kolkata's Prof Neena Gupta wins Infosys Prize 2024 for her exemplary work in the field of Mathematical Sciences
Kolkata: Professor Neena Gupta has been awarded The Infosys Prize 2024 in Mathematical Sciences for her work on the Zariski Cancellation Problem, a statement said on Thursday.
Delhi air pollution: GRAP-3 curbs start tomorrow; construction works banned, primary schools shift to online mode
New Delhi/IBNS: With the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching the 'severe category,' Delhi has implemented stringent rules to control air pollution, such as banning all non-essential construction and demolition work.
Delhi air pollution: GRAP-3 curbs start tomo; construction works banned, primary schools shift to online mode
New Delhi/IBNS: With the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching the 'severe category,' Delhi has implemented stringent rules to control air pollution, such as banning all non-essential construction and demolition work.
Study shows total number of adults living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the world has surpassed 800 million
The total number of adults living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the world has surpassed 800 million - over four times the total number in 1990, according to findings from a global analysis published ahead of World Diabetes Day in The Lancet.
Adolescents across Europe, Central Asia and Canada face rising school pressure, diminishing family support, says WHO
Adolescents across Europe, Central Asia and Canada say they face rising school pressure and diminishing support from families and friends, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey.
My body has changed but I weigh same: Sunita Williams on health rumours after 150 days in space
In an attempt to end rumours, Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who has been in space since June, said that she weighs the same as she did when she arrived at the International Space Station (ISS).
Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates centenary celebrations of iconic 'Bose-Einstein' Statistics
Kolkata/Delhi: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Wednesday virtually inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the iconic "Bose-Einstein" Statistics postulation at the "S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences".
WMO alerts 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record
The year 2024 is on course to become the hottest year ever recorded on Earth, according to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on Monday.
The last feral horses of India
The Dibru Saikhowa National Park in Assam is the only place in India with a population of feral horses. These horses are believed to be descendants of war horses from World War II, while other theories suggest they could be descendants of China’s Przewalski’s horses. The horses face threats from smuggling and dwindling grazing grounds and habitat. Mongabay-India correspondent Nabarun Guha reports
Delhi, Mumbai experience dense smog as air quality worsens
New Delhi/IBNS: Dense fog covered Delhi and Mumbai on Sunday morning as the air quality worsened in these metropolises.
UN FAO report says unhealthy eating drives $8 trillion in annual hidden costs
Most of the hidden costs of agrifood systems worldwide stem from health impacts linked to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said in a new report published on Friday.
WMO says 2024 is poised to become the hottest year on record
The world is experiencing unprecedented warming with 2024 poised to become the hottest year on record, surpassing the previous record in 2023, according to new data released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ahead of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Rajasthan forms probe committee after 25 tigers go missing from Ranthambore National Park
Jaipur/IBNS: One-third of 75 tigers at the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve has prompted the Rajasthan Chief Wildlife Warden to constitute a probe committee, media reports said.
WHO's new study lists 17 pathogens as top priorities for developing new vaccine
The World Health Organization has listed 17 pathogens as a priority to develop a new vaccine.
UN report shows more than 2 billion in cities across the world will be exposed to 0.5ºC rise by 2040
More than two billion people currently living in cities could be exposed to an additional temperature increase of at least 0.5 degrees Celsius by 2040, a new UN report published on Tuesday finds.
Low-sugar diet in early childhood can reduce lifetime risk of chronic disease like diabetes, reveals study
A low-sugar diet in the first years of life can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, a study based on historical data has found.