Study Identifies Common Gene Variant That Doubles Dementia Risk in Men

New Delhi – Australian researchers have discovered a common genetic variant that doubles the risk of dementia in men.

The team from Curtin University revealed that a gene variant called H63D is carried by about one in three people (with one…

FSSAI Warns Food Companies Against Using '100%' Claims in Labels and Ads

New Delhi – The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a strict advisory to food companies, urging them to stop using the term "100 per cent" on food labels and in advertisements, warning that such claims can mislead consumers.

AI Agents to Lead the Next Wave of Enterprise Transformation in 2025: Nasscom

New Delhi — Enterprises are poised to significantly increase their investments in AI agents in 2025, allocating 3 to 4 times more funds compared to current levels, according to a report released Thursday by Nasscom in collaboration with Avasant. This…

SpaceX’s Starship Explodes During Splashdown; Musk Blames Fuel Leak for Third Consecutive Test Failure

New Delhi: SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded during splashdown on its ninth test flight on Wednesday, with founder Elon Musk attributing the failure to a fuel leak.

This marks the third consecutive failed test flight for Starship. The two…

India Launches Bharat Forecast System to Enhance Monsoon Tracking and Disaster Management

New Delhi: India has launched the indigenously developed Bharat Forecast System (BFS), a high-resolution weather forecasting model aimed at improving monsoon predictions and strengthening disaster management efforts.

The Bharat Forecast…

Dangerous Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found in Red Sea and Mediterranean

London – Israeli researchers have discovered dangerous, antibiotic-resistant Vibrio bacteria in the Mediterranean and Red Seas, raising significant public health concerns, according to a statement released by Tel Aviv University (TAU) on Sunday.

Daylight can boost immune system’s ability to ward off infections: Study

New Delhi: A team of researchers has discovered how daylight can boost the immune system’s ability to fight infections. 

The finding paves the way for development of drugs that target the circadian clock in neutrophils to boost their ability…

Drones to Soon Transport Fish Across Challenging Terrains: Centre

New Delhi – The government has announced that drones will soon be used to transport fish across difficult terrains, from aggregators to distribution points.

According to Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary (Fisheries) at the Ministry of Fisheries,…

Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage in the Era of Software-Defined Vehicles

Seoul – As the global automotive industry shifts toward increasingly connected and software-defined vehicles (SDVs), cybersecurity has become a critical focus for car manufacturers, according to a South Korean industry expert.

“The era of software-defined…

Over 460 Million Adolescents Globally Could Be Obese by 2030, Face Rising Health and Mental Challenges: Lancet

New Delhi: Adolescent health is approaching a critical juncture, with over 460 million adolescents worldwide projected to be overweight or obese by 2030, according to a new report released by The Lancet Commission on Wednesday.

This second…