How llamas ‘Jeremy’ and ‘Fifi’ are helping us in fight against coronavirus
At the University of Reading, our aim is to generate llama nanobodies that bind to proteins in the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Dawn of commercial space travel: SpaceX successfully propels 2 NASA astronauts into orbit
With the liftoff, SpaceX became the first private company to launch people into orbit, a feat achieved previously by only three governments: the US, Russia and China.
Scientists question study that linked hydroxychloroquine to increased Covid risks
A group of about 120 researchers pointed out inconsistencies in the study and called on the authors and The Lancet to reveal more details of their analysis.
Why the worst locust attack in decades has invaded north India
India, Iran, Pakistan and a few African nations are reeling under the worst locust invasion in decades, with more waves expected in coming days.
Scientists develop new AI algorithm to spot Covid-19 in chest X-rays
From new drugs to combat virus to saline solution to transport viral samples from one lab to another, ThePrint brings you the latest research on the Covid-19 front.
Faulty gene linked to dementia doubles risk of severe Covid infection, finds new study
From a genetic error that makes people more vulnerable, to how the disease is worse for patients in the US, ThePrint brings you the latest research on the Covid-19 front.
NASA needs to be wary of viruses from outer space
There's no telling when and where the next pandemic will emerge. But with a little care, NASA and its partners can try to ensure it won’t be extraterrestrial.
Covid growth rate is now falling in worst-hit states. But it’s not all good news elsewhere
While slow growth rates are encouraging, the number of Covid-19 cases may increase as lockdown restrictions are eased around India.
High doses of vitamin D cannot prevent or treat Covid-19, scientists say
Strokes are more severe in younger coronavirus patients and a new filter for N95 masks, ThePrint brings you the latest on Covid-19.
Indian lions at risk of extinction due to lack of genetic diversity, suggests study
The study claims that due to centuries of inbreeding, Indian lions have cranial defects, low sperm count and testosterone levels, as well as smaller manes.
Ahead of talks with China, question for India: Settle geography or wait for history to unfold?
China changed the geography in 1959 by claiming Tibet. But it would be naïve to think China can now force India to settle the border issue to its advantage.
40 Covid apps across India: Lack of coordination or needed for micro-management?
India now has nearly 40 Covid-19 apps, including Aarogya Setu. The purpose of these apps range from contact tracing to providing health information and issuing e-passes.
Defence
Ladakh shows Modi is risking relations with China by getting too close to Trump
India-China border tensions must be seen in the backdrop of Beijing’s deteriorating international relations during the coronavirus outbreak, experts say.
The Chinese are so predictable, Modi & Shah should’ve seen them coming on 5 August 2019
India should’ve anticipated the Chinese appearance in Ladakh, even the timing of it, when the status of Jammu & Kashmir was changed.