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This blood protein may flag risk of diabetes, death from cancer
London, Aug 8 : Researchers have identified a blood protein whose elevated levels may raise risk of developing diabetes and death from cancer.
Prostasin is a stimulator of epithelial sodium channels that regulate sodium balance, blood…
India must ensure robust 5G infrastructure before rolling out services
New Delhi, Aug 6 : As the country prepares to experience the first-ever 5G services from October this year, the real test for the telecom industry lies in creating a robust 5G infrastructure -- from towers to radio access networks -- and…
China launches secret reusable spacecraft to low-Earth orbit
Beijing, Aug 5 : China has launched a classified reusable vehicle on a secret mission to low-Earth orbit, media reports said.
A Long March 2F rocket carrying a "test spacecraft" lifted off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi…
New monoclonal antibody shows promise against malaria
New York, Aug 5 : Single-dose of a new monoclonal antibody (mAb) has shown to be safe and highly protective in adults exposed to the malaria parasite, according to results of Phase 1 clinical trial.
Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease…
Plant-based ‘beef’ reduces CO2 but threatens agriculture jobs
New York, Aug 5 : Plant-based alternatives to beef have the potential to help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, but their growth in popularity could disrupt the agricultural workforce, threatening more than 1.5 million industry jobs,…
Scientists create first synthetic embryos in lab without sperm or eggs
Jerusalem, Aug 4 : Scientists in Israel have grown synthetic embryo models of mice outside the womb by starting solely with stem cells cultured in a petri dish - that is, without the use of fertilised eggs.
The team from Weizmann…
How air pollution, stress raises risk of autism in boys
New Delhi, Aug 4 : Pregnant women's exposure to air pollution and stress can raise the risk of autism-like social behaviour and differently wired brains in males, according to a study on mice.
Air pollution, such as exhaust emitted by…
Centre to withdraw Personal Data Protection Bill, bring sharper one
New Delhi, Aug 3 : The government on Wednesday said it will withdraw contentious Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill 2019 that has seen 81 amendments in the past three years, and will introduce a new, sharper bill that fits fit into the…
Steps to prevent burnout
Burnouts have become extremely common amongst people, and have become a big challenge for individuals and corporations both. Change is difficult and stressful, but the level of change triggered by the coronavirus outbreak is indeed mammoth.…
Monsoon getaways
A quick vacation in the monsoons is a great way to recharge those batteries and indulge in some R&R. Here are some places which make for a spectacular getaway through the rainy season.
Andaman and
Nicobar Islands
Imagine a…