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Ancient Egyptians Tried To Treat Brain Cancer, 4,000-Year-Old Skull Shows

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Wednesday May 29, 2024

Researchers said they found a large lesion that indicates abnormal growth of tissues. There were also several other smaller lesions dotted around the skull that suggest that the growth had metastasised.

Is Zero-Emission Cement The Future Of Building? What Study Says

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Wednesday May 29, 2024

A significant breakthrough from the University of Cambridge offers a solution to the environmental impact of concrete production.

Starless, Forever Alone: 7 More Rogue Planets Discovered By Euclid Telescope

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 29, 2024, Paris

The Euclid space telescope has discovered seven more rogue planets, shining a light on the dark and lonely worlds floating freely through the universe untethered to any star.

Wipro, IISC's Brain Research Centre To Boost AI-Based Health Innovations

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday May 28, 2024, Bengaluru

IT services major Wipro today announced a partnership with the Centre for Brain Research (CBR), a non-profit research organisation, hosted at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to develop personalised AI-based health innovations.

IIT Bombay, TCS To Develop India's 1st Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager. What It Does

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday May 28, 2024, Mumbai

IIT Bombay on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with IT services major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to develop India's first Quantum Diamond microchip imager -- an advanced sensing tool to test the quality of semiconductor chips.

"Climatic Anomaly": Venezuela May Be The First Country To Lose All Of Its Glaciers

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Tuesday May 28, 2024

Venezuela may be the first nation in modern history to lose all its glaciers, the BBC reported.

Iceberg Nearly As Big As Amsterdam Breaks From Antarctica After Cracks Appear In Ice Shelf

Edited by Anoushka Sharma | Tuesday May 28, 2024

The iceberg calved after a 14-kilometre-long split emerged at 90 degrees from the existing Halloween Crack.

Who's The Real Monster? A Study Reveals Marsupials' Biggest Fear

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Tuesday May 28, 2024

Studies show that wildlife fears 'super predator' more than other predators, with Australian marsupials demonstrating heightened fear and vigilance in response to human sounds.

Chennai Start-Up's Rocket Launch, Game-Changer For Space Tech, Called Off

Written by Pallava Bagla | Tuesday May 28, 2024, New Delhi

Agnikul Cosmos, a pioneering private space start-up in India, faced yet another hurdle today as the test launch of their rocket, Agnibaan SOrTeD (Suborbital Tech Demonstrator), was called off just seconds before lift-off.

Next Pandemic Is "Absolutely Inevitable", Warns Top British Scientist

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Tuesday May 28, 2024

Mr Vallance endorsed the World Health Organisation's pandemic accord as a positive step but stressed the need for sustained attention and efficient inquiry processes.

Explained: What Is Wet Bulb Temperature And How Hot Is Too Hot

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Tuesday May 28, 2024

India is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Chandigarh and Delhiamongothers.

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Heads Towards Earth, Will Be Visible With Naked Eye

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday May 27, 2024

A3 will make its closest approach to the Sun on October 10, 2024, and will be easily visible in northern hemisphere. In the southern hemisphere, it will be visible just after sunset.

Getting A Tattoo Puts You At Higher Risk Of Cancer, Claims Study

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday May 27, 2024

The research team found that the risk of cancer was highest for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Landmark Data: The Euclid Telescope Begins Mapping the Dark Matter

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Saturday May 25, 2024

The Euclid space telescope, launched by the European Space Agency, is making significant strides in mapping dark matter and dark energy. Recent images reveal stunning celestial objects, including galaxy clusters like Abell 2390 and star nurseries lik

Earth-Sized World With Potential For Life Discovered Just 40 Light-Years Away

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Friday May 24, 2024

Astronomers have discovered Gliese 12 b, an exoplanet potentially habitable due to its size and temperature similarity to Earth and Venus.