Science and Technology

Microplastics finally found in human brains, but that’s not the full picture

The Hindu:Science - 29/08/2024
A study from the United States has, for the first time, found microplastics in human brains.

Common diabetes drug may lower dementia risk, study in Korea shows

The Hindu:Science - 29/08/2024
The study found that those with diabetes, who took SGLT-2 inhibitors for more than two years, had a 48 per cent reduced risk of dementia

Ancient viral genomes preserved in glaciers reveal the history of the earth’s climate

The Hindu:Science - 29/08/2024
New research offer insights into how viruses have adapted to Earth’s shifting climate over the past 41,000 years.

As sweltering summers ravage crops, Japan bets on heat-resistant rice

The Hindu:Science - 29/08/2024
Last summer's high temperatures and dry conditions led to lower rice yields in key growing regions and damaged the quality of grains

Scientists in Chile question if Antarctica has hit a point of no return

The Hindu:Science - 29/08/2024
NASA estimates show the Antarctic ice sheet has enough ice to raise the global mean sea level by up to 58 meters.

Killings of invasive owls to ramp up on US West Coast in a bid to save native birds

The Hindu:Science - 29/08/2024
Killing one bird species to save others has divided wildlife advocates and is reminiscent of past government efforts to save West Coast salmon by killing sea lions and cormorants.

Reflect Orbital is a company with plans to sell you sunlight at night

The Hindu:Science - 29/08/2024
Reflect Orbital has invited users to send in applications explaining why they need the company to provide them with sunlight at night

Dengue survivors at higher risk of long-term health issues compared to COVID-19 patients: study

The Hindu:Science - 28/08/2024
The study, conducted in Singapore, found that patients who suffered from dengue have a 55 per cent higher risk of developing heart complications, compared to patients infected with the viral COVID-19 infection

South Korean teen activist hopes for landmark court ruling on climate change

The Hindu:Science - 28/08/2024
Climate advocacy groups say it will be the first high court ruling on a government’s climate action in Asia.

IIT Bombay researchers show one way how animals find their way home

The Hindu:Science - 28/08/2024
Researchers at IIT Bombay are using robots to mimic animals to understand how they find their way back home.

WHO says droplets a ‘minor’ route of mpox transmission

The Hindu:Science - 28/08/2024
Close, physical skin-to-skin contact is the chief route of transmission, WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris said

Lego to replace oil in its bricks with pricier renewable plastic

The Hindu:Science - 28/08/2024
The move comes amid a surplus of cheap virgin plastic, driven by major oil companies' investments in petrochemicals.

SpaceX postpones historic mission featuring first private spacewalk

The Hindu:Science - 28/08/2024
SpaceX delays historic all-civilian spacewalk mission due to weather and technical issues and also aiming for record-breaking altitude

NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars begins steep climb to rim of a crater

The Hindu:Science - 28/08/2024
NASA’s Perseverance rover climbs Mars’ Jezero Crater to collect rock samples for clues on ancient Martian life

Vinesh Phogat versus the perplexing biochemistry of losing weight

The Hindu:Science - 28/08/2024
Losing or gaining weight is much more than an arithmetic calculation with energy intake and energy loss, involving hormones, water retention, metabolism, and uncertainty

New research finds abundant microplastics in personal care products available in India

The Hindu:Science - 27/08/2024
Findings of the report also indicate greenwashing in the Indian PCP market, especially with labels like “organic”, “natural”, and” eco-friendly.”

Siemens gets nod for manufacturing Mpox test kits in India

The Hindu:Science - 27/08/2024
WHO seeks US$ 87.4 million over 6 months, to work with countries to contain the current outbreak of mpox

Indian Immunologicals Ltd develops needle-free COVID-19 intranasal booster vaccine in collaboration with Australian university

The Hindu:Science - 27/08/2024
The live-attenuated booster has been developed using codon deoptimization technology, in collaboration with Griffith University, Australia, a press release from the company said

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