Swimming in lakes with still waters can cause bacterial pneumonia: Study

New Delhi (IANS) Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella -- a bacterium that can cause pneumonia -- said a team of researchers on Tuesday calling out on people who engage in open water swimming to be aware of…

Indian astronomers unveil thermal structure of solar coronal holes, magnetic fields

New Delhi (IANS) Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, have accurately estimated the physical parameters of thermal and magnetic field structures of solar…

Indigenous 10-tonne vertical mixer testament to India’s growing tech prowess: ISRO

New Delhi (IANS) The indigenously developed 10-tonne propellant mixer for solid motors is a testament to India’s growing tech prowess, said the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

The propellant mixer was developed and realised by the…

India's 4th Generation Deep-Ocean Submersible Matsya-6000 clears wet tests

New Delhi (IANS) India’s Fourth-Generation Deep-Ocean Submersible 'Matsya-6000' has successfully completed wet testing at the harbour, paving the way for conducting shallow-water demonstrations at depths reaching up to 500 meters by the end…

New antibody discovery platform can delve deeper into Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

New York (IANS) A new antibody discovery platform can delve deeper into the mechanisms underlying the processes behind Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s diseases, say researchers. 

In diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, specific…

Heart has ‘sweet taste’ receptors, can sense artificial sweeteners: Study

New York (IANS) Researchers have found that the heart possesses "sweet taste" receptors, similar to those on our tongues, and stimulating these receptors with sweet substances can modulate the heartbeat. 

The discovery opens new avenues for…

ICMR seeks private partners for joint development of typhoid, paratyphoid vaccine

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited proposals from private companies, manufacturers for joint development and commercialisation of vaccine against typhoid and paratyphoid.  

“ICMR, New Delhi invites Expression…

India's nuclear energy capacity jumps from 4,780 MW to 8,180 MW in 10 years, set for big leap

New Delhi (IANS) India's nuclear sector has grown significantly over the last ten years from 4,780 MW in 2014 to 8,180 MW in 2024 and is poised to accelerate further after agreements signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France…

H5N1 bird flu silently spread from animals to some humans: US CDC

New Delhi (IANS) H5N1 bird flu has silently spread from animals to some humans who treat animals, according to a study, by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that suggests bird flu cases may be undercounted. 

The study…

Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore to return to Earth from space on March 19

New Delhi (IANS) Indian-Origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and colleague Butch Willmore will return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) on March 19, after spending about 10 months in space. 

Williams and Wilmore have been…