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President to inaugurate Integrated Cryogenic Engine Manufacturing facility of HAL

The facility will boost self-reliance in manufacturing of high-thrust rocket engines

26 Sep 2022 1:41 PM

ISRO's PSLV-C53/DS-EO and 2 other co-passenger satellites being launched from the second launch pad, at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This was the second dedicated commercial mission of the space agency's commercial arm NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). (PTI Photo)

ISRO launches 3 Singapore satellites in dedicated commercial mission

With this successful mission on Thursday, the PSLV rocket has launched 345 foreign satellites belonging to 36 countries since 1999

30 Jun 2022 11:30 PM

Chandrayaan-II was the first attempt to send a rover to the south pole of the moon. (Photo: PTI/File)

Chandrayaan-2 spectrometer makes first observations in Exosphere of Moon

These observations provide insight on the dynamics of the lunar exospheric species

08 Mar 2022 1:01 PM

Last year, the team found that up to 80 per cent of white-tailed deer sampled across Iowa in the US tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. (Photo: AP/File)

US scientists detect Omicron variant for first time in deer

The yet-to-be peer-reviewed study also found neutralising antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in one of the Omicron-infected deer

07 Mar 2022 2:01 PM

The new finding forced astronomers to add a new dimension to their models. (Photo: ANI)

Astronomers find black hole spins on its side

The black hole's rotation axis is tilted by more than 40 degrees with respect to the axis of the star's orbit

06 Mar 2022 1:32 PM

The genetic risk factor is located in a region on chromosome 3 that consists of many genes. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

COVID-19 genetic risk variant protects against HIV, says study

The study was published in 'Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences' (PNAS)

27 Feb 2022 1:08 PM

This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which cause COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. (Photo: AP/File)

Drug that may treat serious COVID-19 complication in children identified

The drug larazotide acetate was administered to four extremely ill children ages 3 to 17

24 Feb 2022 12:18 PM

A disguised worker of the Public Health Ministry prepares a Sinovac vaccine againsgt COVID-19 to inoculate a child at the Maria Montessori Initial Education Center, in Quito. (Photo: AFP)

Study finds limited efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines against Omicron

The research found that only individuals vaccinated with a third or booster dose form antibodies that can partially block Omicron

23 Feb 2022 1:11 PM

The SARS-CoV-2 virus has RNA as its genetic material. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

SARS-CoV-2 can damage heart blood vessels without infecting them: Study

The research indicates blocking antibodies could represent a new treatment to alleviate cardiovascular complications

22 Feb 2022 3:52 PM

In this file photo taken on August 05, 2021, vials and syringes of the Johnson and Johnson Janssen Covid-19 vaccine are displayed for a photograph at a Culver City Fire Department vaccination clinic in Culver City, California. (Photo: AFP)

Quality of antibodies improves for months after COVID-19 vaccination: Study

The research added that the antibodies were noticeably better than they had been in the beginning after six months of vaccination

16 Feb 2022 1:12 PM

In this file photo taken on December 15, 2021, the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine awaits administration at a vaccination clinic in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: AFP)

Three doses of Pfizer Covid vaccine better than two: Study

During the study period, the predominant variant was Delta and not Omicron

15 Feb 2022 6:18 PM

The approach could be added to existing SARS-CoV-2 antibody cocktails for greater function against emerging variants. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

New antibody helps block Covid transmission in cells: Study

The antibody, FuG1, targets the enzyme furin, which the virus uses for its efficient chain of infections in human cells

14 Feb 2022 3:45 PM

After the launch, ISRO Chairman, Dr Somanath announced that the mission is successful and congratulated the entire ISRO team (ISRO)

PSLV-C52 successfully launches EOS-04 and two small satellites

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C52) lifted off at 5.59 am from the first launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota

14 Feb 2022 8:25 AM

SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19. (Photo: AP/File)

New low-cost coating for fabrics can kill Covid virus: Study

The coating may be used in future to develop an antiviral spray for fabrics

11 Feb 2022 12:49 PM

An Artist’s impression of Exoplanet. (Photo: PIB)

60 potential habitable planets found using new AI-based algorithm devised in India

The study was conducted by astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, along with astronomers from BITS Pilani, Goa campus

10 Feb 2022 12:29 PM

Molnupiravir, an oral pill, was authorised for use in December, 2021. (Photo: AP/File)

New antiviral drug combo highly effective against COVID-19: Study

Combining remdesivir or molnupiravir with experimental drug brequinar blocks reproduction of SARS-CoV-2 virus, the study said

09 Feb 2022 12:25 PM

Glenmark's Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (FabiSpray). (Photo: ANI)

First nasal spray for treating adult COVID-19 patients launched in India

Glenmark received manufacturing and marketing approval from DCGI for Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray

09 Feb 2022 11:47 AM

PSLV-C52 mission will also carry two small satellites as co-passengers. (Photo: Twitter/ISRO/Representational)

ISRO to kick off launch mission in 2022 with PSLV-C52 on Feb 14

PSLV-C52 is designed to orbit the EOS-04, weighing 1710 kg, into a sun synchronous polar orbit of 529 km

09 Feb 2022 11:27 AM

A nurse prepares booster doses of the AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for people over 50 years old at a vaccination center set up at the Benito Juarez Auditorium in Zapopan, state of Jalisco, Mexico. (Photo: AFP/File)

Vaccine protection better maintained against severe COVID-19: Lancet study

Researchers noted that the protection wanes at different speeds depending on the type of vaccine used

08 Feb 2022 2:26 PM

A soldier prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19, at a vaccination center at the Central market in Guatemala City. (Photo: AFP)

Triple vaccinated can fight Omicron variant efficiently: Study

The study tracked the antibodies of vaccinated and recovered individuals for two years

04 Feb 2022 4:30 PM

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