New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Only a few locations in Africa are home to the majority of the early human fossil record, where ideal geological circumstances have preserved a wealth of fossils that biologists have used to piece together the evolution of humans, yet it is not a complete picture. The eastern branch of the...
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday called the first Supermoon of 2024, ‘amazing’ to see. From Monday to Wednesday, stargazers can witness a “full moon that is both a supermoon and a blue moon”, said NASA in a post on X.com. “The Moon looks amazing,” Musk said in a post. According...
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) India must focus on genomic surveillance to understand the Mpox virus, and develop ways to curb its spread, said experts on Monday. The deadly Mpox virus is seeing another outbreak, especially in Africa, where so far about 14 countries have been, with 4 nations reporting the infection for the first...
New Delhi, Aug 18(IANS) Stargazers in India are set to witness a celestial treat, as a full, blue supermoon will grace the sky on Monday, according to NASA. NASA said that the Moon will appear full from Sunday morning through early Wednesday morning, with its peak occurring on Tuesday morning for those eastward from Nepal...
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi have made new strides in the fields of thermoelectric materials and superionic conductors with high electrical and poor thermal properties, an advance that could significantly impact energy efficiency and sustainability. By focusing on complex crystal structures and superionic conductors with low...
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The computer whiz kid, long defined as the nerd who stays up all night dissembling computers, harkens back to the 80s, but a new study reveals that this image has been broadened, with creativity and a collaborative manner now being prioritised. The study by King’s College London and the University...
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) Pune, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have developed a porous composite xerogel dressing that provides a crucial solution for uncontrolled haemorrhage — a leading cause of traumatic deaths in accidents, military operations, and surgeries. The composite dressing,...
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) India’s renewable energy capacity is heavily concentrated in the southern and western regions, with seven states — Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana — comprising over 80 per cent of the total installed capacity. This uneven distribution extends to other green industries, such as solar photovoltaic...
Athens, Aug 13 (IANS) A major wildfire that erupted and spread over 30 km to reach the northeastern suburbs of Athens has been contained by early Tuesday morning, leaving one dead and causing significant damages, according to local authorities. The wildfire erupted on Sunday and has been blazing since, reports Xinhua news agency. A 60-year-old...
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) in Mohali, an autonomous research institution under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have successfully produced a transparent conducting interface between two insulating materials. This interface hosts a two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) with room temperature spin polarisation, enabling the...
Superstar Mahesh Babu is set to delight fans with a new and exciting venture. The actor will lend his voice to the iconic character of Mufasa in the Telugu version of the upcoming animated film, “Mufasa: The Lion King.” This marks a significant departure from Mahesh Babu’s previous work, as he has primarily focused on...
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Only a few locations in Africa are home to the majority of the early human fossil record, where ideal geological circumstances have preserved a wealth of fossils that biologists have used to piece together the evolution of humans, yet it is not a complete picture. The eastern branch of the...
Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on June 6 and more than two and a half months later, their fate hang in balance as NASA mulls several options which can delay their return to earth to even February next year. The astronauts left...
Belgrade, Aug 22 (IANS) Serbian police are still searching for seven missing migrants in the Drina River after their boat capsized when crossing from Serbia to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia’s Interior Ministry confirmed in a press release issued on Thursday. According to testimonies of the migrants who managed to reach the shore, there were approximately...
The upcoming Telugu film “35 Chinna Katha Kaadu” is poised to capture the hearts of audiences with its relatable storyline and fresh approach to filmmaking. Produced by S Originals and Waltair Productions, the film has already generated significant buzz with its intriguing posters and impressive teaser. The teaser, a “confusing anthem” that resonates with every...
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