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Over 70% urban Indians claim to have improved their diets recently, while exercise is a regular activity for over 60%. But a significant share are okay with eating oily and fried foods or parathas, or even desserts frequently.
Will skinny still be desirable when it is more easily achieved by the masses?
The Central Drug Regulatory Authority flagged four drugs as spurious and identified 49 others as not meeting quality standards, including paracetamol and Oxytocin. Of 3,000 samples, only 1.5% were substandard, assuring public safety through ongoing inspections.
The ISS crew, consisting of four Americans and three Russians, returned to Earth after an eight-month mission. One NASA astronaut was hospitalised for precautionary reasons while the others were cleared. Their return was delayed due to technical issues and weather conditions.
NASA's Crew 8, consisting of three astronauts and one cosmonaut, commenced their return from the ISS via a SpaceX Dragon capsule.
LISA mission will be the “first gravitational wave detector in space” and will “explore the fundamental nature of gravity and black holes”. How will LISA detect ripples in spacetime? Why to study Gravitational Waves? Here's all you need to know.
The stomach influences every aspect of human health, says the philanthropist
The Artemis III mission will see NASA astronauts in Prada-designed spacesuits, showcased in Milan. Featuring advanced materials and unique designs, these suits aim to protect astronauts on lunar expeditions.
In August this year, NASA decided to return Boeing’s Starliner to Earth without humans aboard the spacecraft – keeping in view the safety of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.
The dynamic cosmos evolves through the life and death of stars, creating elements for life. Supernova remnants are essential for solar system formation. Telescopes capture stunning imagery of star-forming regions, highlighting the role of massive stars in shaping our universe.
In a bid to combat obesity and unemployment, the UK govt is collaborating with Eli Lilly, which will invest £279 mn in a trial assessing weight loss jabs' effects on employment, productivity, and health-related quality of life over 5 years
The challenge for neuroscientists is how to test them
It will take Europa Clipper 5 1/2 years to reach Jupiter, where it will slip into orbit around the giant gas planet and sneak close to Europa during dozens of radiation-drenched flybys.
Elon Musk's Starship rocket on Sunday made history by successfully manoeuvring back to its launch tower. Anand Mahindra and many others reacted to this space travel milestone.
An ancient comet—known as C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS—discovered in 2023 when it approached the inner solar system on its highly elliptical orbit for the first time in documented human history—recently made its closest approach to Earth.
Sky gazers are set to get a special treat this month on October 17. The celestial event of the full moon, which happens to be Hunter Moon this time, is likely to offer a rare spectacle, appearing closer than any other moon this year
Just two days of rainfall in September surpassed the yearly average of 250 mm including in most arid areas.
A healthy lifestyle can prevent or delay almost half of cases
NASA's exploration of nebulas, including unique structures like the 'eye' star and Westerlund 1, provides insights into star formation and stellar evolution. Hubble's observations reveal vibrant colors and complex patterns, enhancing our understanding of cosmic phenomena.
Trachoma, a bacterial eye infection, has been eliminated as a public health emergency in India, according to WHO. The achievement, recognized at a regional committee meeting, marks a significant decline from five per cent blindness due to Trachoma in the 1970s to less than one percent today.
The promising treatments still face technical and economic hurdles, though
Nobel Prize 2024: The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John J Hopfield and Geoffrey E Hinton for discoveries and inventions associated with machine learning.
European Space Agency (ESA) on Monday said the Hera mission lifted off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 10:52 local time (14:52 UTC).
ISRO astronaut-designate Group Captain Angad Pratap conducted his first-ever online talk on Friday. During the talk, he explained what an average day for an Indian astronaut looks like.
Last month, Earth acquired a temporary mini moon, 2024 PT5, detected by astronomers. NASA will monitor its path, as it orbits for nearly two months before departing in late November, with a potential return in 2055.
October 2024 offers stargazers an array of celestial events, including the Draconid and Orionid meteor showers, an annular solar eclipse, and the full Hunter's Moon. Choose dark viewing spots, utilize binoculars, and be patient while checking weather conditions for optimal visibility.
Antarctica's icy landscapes are turning green due to extreme heat, with vegetation increasing over tenfold in 40 years. Researchers warn this change, particularly in the Antarctic Peninsula, may harm local wildlife and alter the region's climate dynamics.
The WHO has listed the Alinity m MPXV assay for mpox testing under its Emergency Use Listing, enhancing global diagnostic capacity amid rising outbreaks. This real-time PCR test allows for quick detection of the monkeypox virus from skin lesion swabs, aiming to improve timely treatment and control.
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft is set to launch on October 10, 2024, to study Jupiter's moon Europa, where evidence suggests potential life-sustaining ingredients exist. The mission aims to assess the moon's ocean beneath its icy crust over six years and includes 49 flybys.
Sunita Williams return mission: The Crew 9 Dragon spacecraft is now the “emergency return spacecraft” for NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore and Nick Hague, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.
Discoveries include a galaxy cluster with hot gas streams and star formation in the Flame Nebula, advancing our cosmic knowledge.
Cosmic lovers are set to experience an exciting celestial event on October 2. The skywatchers will observe the second and final solar eclipse of 2024 on Wednesday, when the moon and sun will produce a dazzling ‘ring of fire’ in the sky visible in certain regions of the globe
In a remarkable case, the woman gave birth to twins from both of her uteruses, a rare occurrence with only a 0.3% prevalence. After a detailed medical plan, she delivered a healthy boy and girl, receiving widespread attention online.
SpaceX Crew 9, led by Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov, arrived at the ISS and received a warm welcome from Expedition 72 crew, including Sunita Williams.
NASA praised a hacker for identifying and reporting significant security vulnerabilities. After the hacker disclosed the loopholes, he received an appreciation letter from NASA, recognizing his role in enhancing the agency's information security.