Moderna vaccine protects 16 monkeys from coronavirus, now 30,000 humans wait for it
The results, if they hold up in humans, suggest that the vaccine may be able to protect against Covid-19 in both the upper and lower airways.
New coronavirus seems to have circulated in bats for decades, study finds
Horseshoe bats are most plausible origin of SARS-CoV-2 pathogen, researchers of Pensylvania State University’s Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics said.
Drug candidate identified with AI to be tested in Covid-19 clinical trials
From heart damage in recovered patients to alternative tests, ThePrint brings you the latest research on Covid-19.
Moderna launches first large-scale US Covid vaccine trial, results likely by December
US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said the trial, to be tested at 89 sites, is designed to show the vaccine is at least 60% effective in preventing Covid.
HCQ’s bumpy ride: New study says it can’t block coronavirus infection of lung cells
A new study was carried out by scientists in Germany who tested HCQ on a collection of different cell types to figure out how the drug works.
Covid could have been AI’s moment in sun. But it isn’t as flexible as humans yet
The pandemic has reminded us of just how quickly humans can adapt existing knowledge, skills and behaviours– something that highly-specialised AI systems just can’t do.
Search for life, underground water — what China aims for with first Mars bid Tianwen-1
China successfully launched its Mars mission Tianwen-1 Thursday by invoking the work of an ancient poet who wrote about ‘Heavenly Questions’.
Dexamethasone may be harmful to some Covid-19 patients, says new study
From research on how nitric oxide may help improve clinical outcomes, to autopsies showing unique cell death, ThePrint brings you the latest on Covid-19.
How do bats stay safe from the thousands of viruses they host? New study holds some clues
A new paper published in Nature details how bat genomes were sequenced for immune responses and their ancestry traced back until dinosaur extinction.
Comet NEOWISE to make closest approach to Earth today — where, when & how to see it
Comet NEOWISE is visible to the naked eye and can be spotted near the Big Dipper constellation after sunset.
Why TikTok could be the deal of the decade for Microsoft and Satya Nadella
If and when a deal is finalised, the amount will tell us the true value of TikTok's operations, which has over 100 million US users, and more importantly, that of Satya Nadella.
India faces military, health & economic threats, govt must restore faith, says Manmohan
In a column for The Hindu, former PM Manmohan Singh advocates significant cash transfers to the poor, better access to capital for firms and autonomy for financial institutions and RBI.
Defence
Russia offers India Sprut lightweight tanks amid stand-off with China
Russia's offer comes as China has deployed Type 15 light tanks while India has relied on the heavier battle tanks. Talks are on, but no immediate purchase is on the cards.
Modi govt’s NEP is out of touch with reality, Indian voters want English-medium education
State leaders with their ear to the ground, like Nitish, Mamata and Yogi, have shown that the push for native language education is not what voters want.