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Delhi and Mumbai’s high Covid tally linked to severe air pollution levels, say experts

Indian climate and health experts say high pollution levels impact the immunity of people, making them more susceptible to Covid-19. This echoes a similar finding in a Harvard study.

Clinical trials for Covid vaccine, developed by Oxford University, begin in South Africa

Heatwave risks during pandemic and cardiac problems in ICU patients, ThePrint brings you the latest research on coronavirus.

Unique gravitational waves detected from collision between blackhole & mystery space object

A network of three gravitational wave detectors had picked up signals from a collision that scientists say occurred about 800 million years ago.

Sanofi expects to get approval for its coronavirus vaccine in first half of 2021

Paris-based pharma giant Sanofi’s program with Britain's Glaxo is one of dozens sprinting to deliver a vaccine to help end the pandemic.

Indian scientists find Covid gene in wastewater — a breakthrough in tracking virus outbreak

The study conducted on Ahmedabad's wastewater paves the way for using wastewater-based epidemiology for real-time surveillance of Covid-19 in India.

Can lying on the belly improve oxygen levels in Covid patients? AIIMS Jodhpur team to study

Prone positioning is known to improve outcomes in ARDS patients. Its benefits in Covid-19 patients are now being studied.

I study coronavirus in a highly secured biosafety lab – here’s why it’s safer than outside

I hold live SARS-CoV-2 in my hands and this virus is not to be taken lightly, writes a scientist at Pennsylvania Statue University.

Rare solar eclipse today, to be visible from 10.12 am in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttarakhand

The ring of fire will be visible in parts of Rajasthan, Haryana & Uttarakhand, while the rest of the country, including Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai, will see a partial eclipse.

Now, a satellite to monitor culprits releasing harmful methane into the atmosphere

Iris — a microwave-sized gadget set to be launched into orbit from French Guiana this weekend— will track methane released from oil and gas wells, coal mines, power plants among others.

Flushing toilets can create virus ‘cloud’, says study, raises concern on Covid-19 spread

From nanosponges to trick the virus to a new system that detects antibodies within minutes, ThePrint brings you the latest research on coronavirus.

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Where peace lies in Middle East is anyone’s guess. Iran no longer lonely, Israel more pumped

Iran's missile attack on Israel following the latter's year-long assault on Gaza and elimination of Hezbollah leadership have led US war hawks to call for escalation.

How Modi govt’s Atmanirbhar policy could have hobbled BSNL’s efforts to catch up in 4G race

Restrictions on use of equipment from global vendors have necessitated new indigenous technology being developed, tested & deployed—further delaying BSNL's 4G & 5G launch.

IAF chief AP Singh red-flags Tejas delay, says China ahead in technology & production capacity

Air force chief says HAL needs to churn out 24 aircraft per year. It is important for IAF to have indigenous weapons systems to deal with any security challenges, he says.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?