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…

Centre warns telcos of fine up to Rs 10 lakh over failure to curb spam

New Delhi (IANS) In order to further strengthen consumer protection, the government has warned telecom services providers of fine up to Rs 10 lakh over failure to implement revised regulations dealing with unsolicited commercial Communication (UCC)…

India’s first manned submersible Matsya 6000 to launch by 2026: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi (IANS) India’s first manned submersible ‘Matsya 6000’ is expected to carry three people to a depth of 6000 metres in the ocean by 2026, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra…

WHO faces communication challenges on bird flu after US withdrawal

Geneva (IANS) Communication with the US regarding the ongoing bird flu outbreak has become increasingly difficult because of the country's withdrawal from the UN health agency, said the World Health Organization (WHO). 

Christian Lindmeier,…