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A peculiar virus, dubbed 'Dinga Dinga' for its symptoms of uncontrollable shaking, is affecting women and girls in Uganda's Bundibugyo district. With 300 affected and no fatalities reported, health officials urge caution and proper treatment amidst this mysterious outbreak.

Winter solstice 2024: This solstice marks long nights and short days for the Northern Hemisphere (winter); and short nights and long days for those in south of the equator (summer).

Zepbound, Eli Lilly's weight-loss treatment, received FDA approval for obstructive sleep apnea, benefiting a vast patient population. The drug's success in trials may influence insurers to cover its costs, addressing a critical health issue affecting many globally.

Indian-American astronaut and retired US Navy Captain Sunita Williams has already spent 322 days floating in space since June 2024.

Some writers who have ventured into the unknown claim so

Russia this week claimed it has developed its own mRNA-based vaccine to treat cancer, which will be available for free to patients from early 2025.

NASA has announced a delay in Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's return to Earth in a new statement. Read more here.

Williams and Wilmore have been stranded on the ISS since June after their Boeing Starliner capsule faced failures. They are set to return home in late February via a SpaceX flight.

From rare cosmic phenomena like Einstein Rings to dazzling starburst regions in spiral galaxies, each image offers a glimpse into the dynamic processes shaping our cosmos.

Ursid Meteor Shower 2024: Sky gazers can enjoy the Ursid meteor shower in the upcoming days which is best viewed before dawn in darker areas. This event is associated with the 8P/Tuttle comet, offering a chance to see up to 10 meteors per hour during its peak. 

Denmark's Bavarian Nordic will collaborate with Serum Institute of India to manufacture its Mpox vaccine, enhancing production capacity.  The deal is profit-sharing with no upfront payments, expanding global production capacity.

Cold Moon 2024: The last full moon of 2024, known as the Cold Moon, was a rare cosmic event that took place on December 15. It is unique, occurring every 18.6 years. Catch a glimpse of the celestial event through pictures.

Renowned musician Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis on Sunday night. He was hospitalized in San Francisco for two weeks before his condition worsened.

A doctor reveals the myths and realities of his profession

Skywatchers are gearing up for the Cold Moon on December 15, 2024, a unique full moon that will not appear again until 2043. Discover how to witness this enchanting lunar event, its significance in various cultures, and why it captures the imagination of millions.

Scientists discovered Dulcibella camanchaca, a rare predatory amphipod in the Atacama Trench, which may help unlock mysteries of the hadal zone, the ocean's deepest regions. This creature, lacking pigmented eyes and exhibiting gigantism, highlights the unique biodiversity of deep-sea ecosystems.

Cold Moon 2024: December's full moon is known by various names, including Long Nights Moon in Old English and the Moon before Yule in Anglo-Saxon. It is famously called ‘Cold moon’ or Oak Moon.

After the Geminids, the Ursids meteor shower offers another chance to catch shooting stars. Peak viewing occurs on December 21-22 with up to 10 meteors per hour. Learn how to optimize your stargazing experience despite the moonlight interference.

The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Nottingham found that paracetamol use was linked to a 24% and 36% rise in risk of peptic ulcer bleeding and lower gastrointestinal bleeding, respectively.

Cold Moon 2024: The upcoming December full moon this year will feature a rare major lunar standstill, occurring every 19 years. Known as the Cold Moon, it will coincide with the Geminid meteor shower.

A spacecraft heading to Europa is designed to find out

ISRO achieved a breakthrough with the CE20 cryogenic engine passing a critical sea-level test, essential for future missions like Gaganyaan. The upgraded engine can produce a thrust of up to 22 tonnes, enhancing the payload capacity of the LVM3 launch vehicle.

Astronaut Sunita Williams recently tested the Astrobee, a robotic flyer which is designed to help humans perform daily chores in space. NASA shared a picture of the astronaut.

Shortages are hampering the production of essential medicines

NEOWISE, NASA's retired infrared telescope, has tracked numerous near-Earth objects and discovered a rare comet since 2013. 

Delhi experiences a sharp increase in malaria and chikungunya cases, soaring by 99% this year. While dengue cases have decreased, the city's struggle with mosquito-borne illnesses continues, prompting urgent public health responses and increased funding for mosquito control measures.

NASA delays Moon missions: NASA's Artemis program faces delays, rescheduling the Artemis II crewed test flight to April 2026 and Artemis III to mid-2027. We check the reasons why.

The isolation can be geographic or cultural

ISRO's PROBA-3: ISRO announced the successful liftoff of PSLV-C59, launching ESA's PROBA-3 satellites as part of a global mission led by NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL).

ISRO has postponed the launch of ESA's Proba-3 mission from 4 December to 5 December at 16:12 IST due to an anomaly. This mission signifies a historic collaboration, marking the first joint satellite launch since Proba-1 in 2001, highlighting ISRO's role in international space exploration.

Demands grow to restrict young people’s access to phones and social media.

An asteroid created a fireball in Yakutia, Russia, early Wednesday, reportedly burning up in the atmosphere. Local residents witnessed a comet-like tail and flash, with no reported damage. The European Space Agency detected the asteroid 12 hours prior, accurately predicting its impact.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is leading an innovative experiment aboard the International Space Station, growing 'Outredgeous' romaine lettuce.

ISRO Proba 3 Launch Today: ISRO is set to launch PSLV-C59 on December 4, 2024, to deliver ESA's PROBA-3 satellites into orbit. This mission showcases India's engineering excellence and international collaboration, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.

A NASA satellite image captures Iceland's latest volcanic eruption, showing lava flowing near the Blue Lagoon. The eruption, which has not affected flights, resulted in the evacuation of around 3,800 residents and is similar to past powerful eruptions in the region.