Texas abortion law shows when human life begins is a question of politics – not biology
As a biologist and philosopher, I have been watching players in the US abortion debate make claims about biology for many years.
Mu — the latest SARS-CoV-2 ‘variant of interest’ first found in Colombia
Among notable characteristics of Mu are mutations previously associated with immune escape properties. No samples detected in India yet. WHO says it is monitoring variant.
Pilots saw red warning light during Branson’s spaceflight, probe on for off-course descent
Branson’s spaceflight was a success for the company with safe landing of the crew, but a new report says the agency is under investigation for veering out of its designated air space.
Asthma, obesity more likely in Delhi kids than in Mysuru, Kottayam, says study, blames pollution
Led by NGOs Lung Care Foundation and Pulmocare Research & Education Foundation, study compares respiratory health of school children in Delhi with those in cities with cleaner air.
Where are Nazi Germany’s uranium cubes? New tracking method could reveal its missing trail
Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory develop forensic tracking techniques to locate parts of atom bomb & nuclear reactor Nazi scientists worked on during WW2.
Scientists have found a ‘second brain’. And it’s in your gut
The enteric nervous system can do what most neural networks in our bodies cannot — function independently of the brain and spinal cord.
Mushrooms are the next big thing in the meat-free protein market
Mycoprotein, found by fermenting spores of mushrooms, has a meat-like structure that gives both a cost and texture advantage over plant-based proteins.
Moon lander, GSLV, end of PSLV’s 24-yr streak — what ISRO’s 3 ‘failures’ in 4 yrs mean
ISRO is hailed for its track record of impressive launches but a series of unsuccessful missions seem to have cast a shadow on its reputation.
Coronavirus mutated same amount during pandemic as humans since Homo habilis walked earth
Mutations are the ultimate engine of evolution and provide the raw material for natural selection to act.
Mumbai sees ‘first Delta Plus death’ — What is the new variant & where it came from
The Delta Plus variant, also known as AY.1 and designated as a variant of concern in India, has been detected in the genome sequence of a Mumbai woman who died of Covid on 27 July.
Double vaccination halves risk of developing long-lasting Covid symptoms
One of the best ways to reduce your risk of getting long Covid is to get fully vaccinated as soon as possible.
Yogi announces hike in sugarcane MSP by Rs 25 per quintal, months before UP polls
UP CM Yogi Adityanath said Sunday that the new price will enable sugarcane growers to increase incomes by 8%, and will transform lives of 45 lakh farmers.
Defence
Rajnath Singh talks ‘lessons’ from Taliban takeover, hits out at ‘irresponsible states’
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says turmoil in Afghanistan and the region is a result of 'aggressive designs and active support to non-state players'.
Does India matter? Yes, Kamala Harris’s ‘sermon’ to Modi reminds him why
Democracy is the most important of the 3 Ds Modi keeps listing. If that is damaged, India’s most powerful PM in five decades also gets publicly admonished, if gently, by US V-P.