Science and Technology

Why are cyclones in the Arabian Sea not so common?

The Hindu:Science - 31/08/2024
A rare August cyclone, named ‘Asna’, currently lying off the Kutch coast is more unusual for being land-born

SpaceX Falcon 9 may resume flights while FAA probe underway

The Hindu:Science - 31/08/2024
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said flights may resume ‘provided all other license requirements are met’

Most people in the world do not consume enough micronutrients: study

The Hindu:Science - 31/08/2024
The study said over 5 billion people worldwide, which is 68% of the global population, do not consume enough iodine; more than 4 billion people do not consume enough iron

WHO urges rapid access to mpox diagnostic tests

The Hindu:Science - 30/08/2024
The WHO is seeking submissions for Emergency Use Listing from manufacturers; through this procedure, it can approve medical products such as vaccines, tests and treatments for emergency use.

How superfast studies of the photoelectric effect are revealing matter’s secrets

The Hindu:Science - 30/08/2024
New research is breathing new life into a phenomenon we thought we had the measure of a century ago

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Planetary Nebula

The Hindu:Science - 29/08/2024
This week’s Sci-five quiz is on planetary nebula.

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.

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