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NEW DELHI: The BOAT, which stands for the Brightest Of All Time, represents the brightest gamma-ray burst ever observed. Its luminosity eclipses all predecessors, sparking curiosity and intrigue among astronomers worldwide. The blast is believed to have originated from a supernova explosion accompanying the demise and implosion of a massive star situated approximately 2.4 million … Read more

From a modern, scientific perspective, the wine Romans drank is often seen as an inconsistent, poorly made and thoroughly unpleasant beverage. It is alleged that Roman winemakers had to mask their products’ flaws by adding spices, herbs and other ingredients to the freshly pressed grape juice, which is known as must. However, our research has … Read more

Hand Sanitisers Recalled: कोरोना काल के बाद बड़े पैमाने पर इस्तेमाल हो रहे हैंड सैनिटाइजर को लेकर अमेरिका में एफडीए ने बड़ी चेतावनी दी है. एजेंसी ने बताया है कि कुछ सैनिटाइजर शरीर के लिए बहुत खतरनाक हो सकते हैं. इनके कारण अंधापन और कोमा में जाने तक की बड़ी समस्या हो सकती है. अमेरिका … Read more

NEW DELHI: About 5,000 meteorites are being lost in Antarctica because of ice melting caused by climate change, new research has found. Scientists are calling for a major international effort to preserve the scientific value of meteorites as these space fragments provide insights into the origin of life on Earth, along with “secrets of the … Read more

NEW DELHI: The escalating global temperatures have raised significant concerns, with scientists at the Concordia research station on the eastern edge of the Antarctic plateau documenting a remarkable phenomenon. On March 18, 2022, they recorded the highest temperature ever observed at the meteorological center; 38.5 degrees Celsius, well above the seasonal average. This alarming temperature … Read more

NEW DELHI: Researchers from Arizona State University have made a significant discovery in Antarctica, uncovering 13 previously unknown papillomaviruses carried by Antarctic seals. The findings were recently published in the journal Virology. Papillomaviruses, also known as HPVs, are small DNA viruses that infect epithelial cells in various species, including humans and animals.While hundreds of human … Read more

NEW DELHI: The upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 has sparked a surge in Airbnb bookings along its path of totality, with 90% of properties already booked in United States, as reported by USA Today. Interest peaked on March 26, as searches for accommodations soared by 1000% compared to last year, as per the … Read more

H5N1 Virus: दुन‍िया अभी कोरानावायरस महामारी के भयानक दौर से अभी पूरी तरह से बाहर नहीं न‍िकली. इस बीच अब कोव‍िड-19 से भी घातक बीमारी H5N1 यानी बर्ड फ्लू महामारी के फैलने की संभावना जताई जा रही है. H5N1 का नया स्ट्रेन खासतौर से गंभीर खतरा पैदा कर सकता है. व्‍हाइट हाउस ने भी इसके … Read more

NEW DELHI: In a significant breakthrough, scientists from Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have revealed how the El Niño phenomenon influences the saltiness, or salinity, of coastal waters around the globe. Utilizing satellite data over a decade, from 2011 to 2022, the team has provided new insights into the intricate relationship between the climate event … Read more

NEW DELHI: A scientific revelation has sparked widespread fascination across social media platforms as researchers unveil the existence of a colossal ocean concealed beneath the Earth’s crust, residing 700 kilometers below the planet’s surface. The finding published in the 2014 scientific paper titled ‘Dehydration melting at the top of the lower mantle,’ has reignited curiosity … Read more

The world’s most powerful MRI scanner has delivered its first images of human brains, reaching a new level of precision that is hoped will shed more light on our mysterious minds — and the illnesses that haunt them.Researchers at France’s Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) first used the machine to scan a pumpkin back in 2021. … Read more

NEW DELHI: Close to 50,000 additional deaths globally are estimated between 2020 and 2030 due to pandemic-related disruptions to immunisation, new research published in The Lancet Global Health journal has found. The study assessed the impact of Covid-19 on the coverage of measles, rubella, humanpapillomavirus (HPV), Hepatitis B, Meningitis A, and yellow fever vaccinations. Of … Read more

NEW DELHI: Women suffering from lupus can safely become pregnant and also breastfeed their newborns but the pregnancies need to be planned in consultation with doctors so that the drugs can be modified well in advance, according to experts at the AIIMS here. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune rheumatic disease that affects mostly … Read more

NEW DELHI: In a groundbreaking revelation, Nasa has presented a composite image showcasing the remnants of a supernova explosion that lit up the night sky in 1181 AD. Visible for 185 days, this celestial event left behind a nebula known as Pa 30 in the constellation Cassiopeia, challenging scientists for centuries to uncover its secrets.The … Read more

NEW DELHI: Nasa’s Lucy spacecraft, in a flyby in November made an unexpected discovery, revealing that the target named Dinkinesh was not a single rock but rather a cluster of three rocks, Space.com reported. The spacecraft also discovered that Selam, Dinkinesh’s natural satellite, which upon closer inspection, was found to be two objects fused together.By … Read more

A report published by the American Cancer Society in January suggests that rates of colorectal cancer are rising rapidly among people in their 20s, 30s and 40s — even as incidence is declining in people over the age of 65. “It’s unfortunately becoming a bigger problem every year,” said Dr. Michael Cecchini, a co-director of … Read more

Shaitaan Box Office Collection Day 19: अजय देवगन और आर माधवन स्टारर ‘शैतान’ बॉक्स ऑफिस पर राज कर रही है. इस फिल्म को रिलीज हुए तीन हफ्ते हो चुके हैं. इस बीच सिद्धार्थ मल्होत्रा की ‘योद्धा’ और अदा शर्मा की ‘बस्तर द नक्सल स्टोरी’ सहित कईं और फिल्में ने भी सिनेमाघरों में दस्तक दी लेकिन … Read more

NEW DELHI: The upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 is anticipated to be a remarkable event for scientific exploration, enhanced by the alignment of new astronomical equipment and a fortunate celestial configuration.During the eclipse, the moon’s proximity to Earth will create a prolonged and deep shadow, coupled with expectations of heightened solar activity, which … Read more

BENGALURU: The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) Monday said it accomplished another significant milestone on March 21, when the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) successfully re-entered Earth’s atmosphere in a controlled manner, leaving minimal orbital debris.The POEM-3 was part of the PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission launched on Jan 1, 2024. After deploying satellites into their intended orbits, … Read more

BENGALURU: The launch readiness date of the Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (Nisar) satellite, an Earth-observing mission, will be determined at the end of April, Nasa has said in its latest update about the mission. A key component of the satellite is being returned to the US for additional work.The TOI had reported last week that … Read more

NEW DELHI: Blue whales, the largest living animals, have recovered from being hunted, only to face the growing challenges from global warming and other human threats like underwater noise, pollution and disrupted food sources, according to a new stocktake of their population.Researchers found the greatest genetic differences among the blue whale populations in the eastern … Read more

PORTLAND: Avian influenza is killing tens of thousands of seals and sea lions in different corners of the world, disrupting ecosystems and flummoxing scientists who don’t see a clear way to slow the devastating virus.The worldwide bird flu outbreak that began in 2020 has led to the deaths of millions of domesticated birds and spread … Read more

BENGALURU: A study led by Bengaluru scientists — a first-of-its-kind in the Indian subcontinent — conducted across several Indian states has shed light on the dietary habits of threatened vulture species, providing crucial insights for their conservation efforts.The research, published in the journal Biological Conservation, employed a novel metabarcoding technique (plant and animal identification based … Read more

NEW DELHI: Scientists have made a surprising discovery challenging the belief that brains deteriorate rapidly after death. The research led by Oxford University’s Alexandra Morton-Hayward defies the common notion of rapid brain decomposition. It was published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences.Over 4,400 well-preserved human brains, some dating back 12,000 years, from … Read more

Aaj Ka Rashifal 19th March: 19 मार्च 2024 को मंगलवार का दिन रहेगा और फाल्गुन शुक्ल पक्ष की दशमी तिथि रहेगी. इस दिन पुनर्वसु नक्षत्र और पुष्य नक्षत्र रहेगा. आज मंगलवार को शोभन और अतिगण्ड योग रहेगा. चंद्रमा का संचार 01:37 तक मिथुन उसके बाद कर्क राशि पर रहेगा. मंगलवार 19 मार्च को शाम 03:34 से 05:03 … Read more

Ramadan 2024 Sehri-Iftar Time 19 March: रमजान इस्लाम धर्म का सबसे पवित्र महीना है. माह-ए-रमजान में रोजा रखना हर मुसलमान के लिए फर्ज है. रोजा अल्लाह की अदब भी है और फजल की तलब भी. ऐसा इस्लाम के पवित्र किताब कुरआने-पाक में सूरह अलहश्र की आयत 18 में जिक्र है कि, और अल्लाह से डरो, … Read more

NEW DELHI: The Covid-19 pandemic in more probability had an unnatural origin than a natural one with a potential source being a lab accident or leak, according to new research that employed a commonly used risk analysis tool to arrive at this conclusion. Originally designed to distinguish between natural epidemics and deliberate biological attacks, researchers … Read more

LONDON: A study on genes of two different mouse models with liver disease has helped a team of Austrian researchers to better understand liver scarring and to develop more effective treatments for the disease.Scarring, also known as fibrosis, occurs when liver cells are replaced by fibrous tissue. The largest internal organ then hardens and becomes … Read more

NEW DELHI: Space travel, with its awe-inspiring vistas and weightless freedom, also brings forth a host of physiological challenges for astronauts. Among these, an unexpected and often underestimated issue is the prevalence of headaches during space missions. Let’s delve into the fascinating reasons behind this cosmic discomfort.Research in the burgeoning field of space medicine has … Read more

NEW DELHI: Nasa recently showcased ‘cosmic jewelry,’ a captivating celestial sight known as Necklace Nebula, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. This mesmerising phenomenon, located 15,000 light-years away from Earth, was shared on Nasa’s social media, offering a glimpse of the vast wonders of space.NASA said that the Necklace Nebula, a stunning cosmic formation, was … Read more