Follow The Times of India - Science, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/timesofindiadiatimes11 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:40:25 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-HsBSX1IV5AsylmFkX7M1Jw The Chandrayaan-3 rover Pragyan has been unable to leave a clear imprint of the Indian national emblem and Isro logo on the lunar soil, which scientists say is a good sign as it provides new understanding of the properties of the soil. This new information could be critical for future missions involving lunar habitation.]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 01:05:26 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-HsBSX1IV5AsylmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-FrhEPGBC8iB6CY3L745TL_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people, especially students, to participate in the ongoing Chandrayaan-3 MahaQuiz, which has already seen over 1.5 million enrollments. In his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, Modi expressed his happiness at the large number of people who watched the historic landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's south pole on August 23. The quiz consists of 10 multiple-choice questions and participants have six more days to take part.]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 22:36:12 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-FrhEPGBC8iB6CY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-Fa4CK10tyqCXn9ye8UNv30 A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that abuse of antimicrobials has led to widespread resistance to antibiotics in India. The study analyzed data from 21 hospitals and found that the effectiveness of the antibiotic carbapenem in treating infections has decreased over time. The report also highlighted the need for more responsible antibiotic prescription practices and the development of new drugs tailored to Indian needs. While there were some positive findings, such as the identification of a molecular mechanism of resistance, overall antimicrobial resistance remains a significant concern.]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 01:20:36 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-Fa4CK10tyqCXn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-FhuLQ3fiuc9OzdsCmHakzH Former ISRO chairman K Sivan has stated that the Chandrayaan-3 mission is not over yet and there is still a lot of data to be processed. The lander and rover of the mission completed their mission tasks during the 14 Earth days, but ISRO is still attempting to establish contact with them. Sivan also mentioned that the data from Chandrayaan-2 is still being analyzed and new science is expected to be discovered.]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 01:01:27 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-FhuLQ3fiuc9OzdsCmHakzH https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-HS33rU45FPIuzdsCmHakzH India, Israel, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates have announced a joint space venture aimed at creating a space-based tool for policymakers, institutions, and entrepreneurs. The project will utilize space-based observation data and capabilities of the four countries to address environmental and climate change challenges. The initiative is part of the I2U2 group, which encourages joint investments in various sectors. The group also recently launched a website to strengthen public-private partnerships and tackle global challenges. The I2U2 aims to mobilize private sector capital and expertise for infrastructure modernization, low-carbon development, and public health improvements.]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:12:24 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-HS33rU45FPIuzdsCmHakzH https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-EcxUFEP1RIi11cWWor9YPv Researchers have discovered that box jellyfish, specifically the species Tripedalia cystophora, have the ability to learn. In a lab experiment, the jellyfish were trained to recognize and avoid patterns that represented mangrove roots, which they would typically collide with. After a few collisions, the jellyfish changed their behavior and began swimming farther away from the pattern. The study sheds light on the origins of learning and raises questions about the capacity to learn among nerve cells, regardless of whether they are part of a brain.]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 21:32:29 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-EcxUFEP1RIi11cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-EKB399wkkAbHn9ye8UNv30 The Chandrayaan-3 rover Pragyan has been unable to leave a clear imprint of the Indian national emblem and the Isro logo on the lunar soil, indicating a new understanding of the properties of the soil in the south pole region. This information could be critical for future missions aiming for lunar habitation and sustained human presence.]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 20:39:27 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-EKB399wkkAbHn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-G-yM1A0bm41Xn9ye8UNv30 According to recent research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, there may be another approach to cure cigarette addiction. Researchers observed that theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS), which uses powerful, rapidly fluctuating magnetic field pulses to influence brain activity, can promote self-control, reduce cravings, and, as a result, lead to reduced smoking.]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 11:56:51 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-G-yM1A0bm41Xn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-FDXmJKNpM4XeT5HJgy6HUf Expanding newborn screening (NBS) to include detecting genes linked to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) may worsen existing health disparities, according to a recent article in Paediatrics. The authors argue that the scarcity of genetics experts and diagnosticians, as well as the lack of adequate genetic information about variants in diverse communities, would result in overdiagnosis and over-treatment.]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 07:37:38 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-FDXmJKNpM4XeT5HJgy6HUf https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-FlyJh56UVlpF1cWWor9YPv Botanists have recently rediscovered the smilax turbans, a long-lost plant species akin to a well known an Ayurvedic therapeutic plant in the pristine forests of Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh, 500 km away from where it was last collected 95 years ago.]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:19:06 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-FlyJh56UVlpF1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-FUhJDWm-oQwJVjH6qdYdAk Researchers from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia have found that analyzing cough sounds can help determine the severity of Covid-19 in patients. The study recorded cough sounds from 70 patients with COVID-19 and found that differences in cough acoustics correlated with varying levels of disease severity and pneumonia progression.]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:05:56 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-FUhJDWm-oQwJVjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-FrFqHxmK1zFuzdsCmHakzH A study led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the New York Genome Centre has provided new information on the role of T cells in successful vaccination against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The study found that CD8+ T cells, which target and attack key proteins of the virus, are critical to early protection provided by mRNA vaccines.]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:38:43 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-FrFqHxmK1zFuzdsCmHakzH https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-HrPHKJE3_y4uzdsCmHakzH New simulations led by Northwestern University suggest that supermassive black holes devour their surrounding gas much faster than previously thought. The study challenges the conventional theory that black holes eat slowly and proposes that they consume food in a cycle of tearing and refilling subdisks, which takes only a few months. This finding could help explain the behavior of quasars, which experience sudden brightening and dimming.]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:42:47 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-HrPHKJE3_y4uzdsCmHakzH https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-GXRz4n_1ZSunn9ye8UNv30 An international team of mathematicians claims to have discovered 12,000 new solutions to the three-body problem in physics and mathematics. These solutions, which have been made available on the arXiv database, expand upon the few hundred known scenarios. The three-body problem involves calculating stable orbits when three objects interact with each other gravitationally.]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:41:23 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-GXRz4n_1ZSunn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-GecSser8lIsSejEQ2Mq9rY This is mirrored in the global captioning and subtitles sector. According to the data tracker Valuates Reports, it was just under $300 million in 2021 and is anticipated to reach around $500 million by 2028. With such high demand, not only is there an increase in the number of subtitle authors and agencies in the country, but there is also a new ingredient in the mix: AI.]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:38:34 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-GecSser8lIsSejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-HgK55d2qgugJs0ohxaO6Yr A study has found that patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. OSA can lead to fatigue, decreased oxygen in the blood, and increased risk of hypertension, stroke, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. CPAP machines help keep the airways open while sleeping.]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 14:50:57 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-HgK55d2qgugJs0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-HxZeqkx6UHIcb1naedg1wr Researchers have genetically modified a marine bacterium to break down plastic in saline water. The bacterium, Vibrio natriegens, was combined with the DNA from Ideonella sakaiensis, a bacterium that produces enzymes capable of breaking down PET, a plastic commonly found in the ocean.]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 14:43:50 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-HxZeqkx6UHIcb1naedg1wr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-GgkUt3Q8PVI-zdsCmHakzH The researchers discovered that just half of the people matched the nutritional value of their meals and snacks. This disparity has a detrimental impact on health indicators like blood sugar and fat levels, and addressing it may be as simple as changing one's diet. With unhealthy snacks, 25 per cent of people nullify the positive effects of healthy meals, increasing their risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease.]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 07:43:23 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-GgkUt3Q8PVI-zdsCmHakzH https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-Ggt3jFlNCjNaCY3L745TL_ Come January, a petite European spacecraft, christened “Bikini,” will hitch a ride aboard India’s trusted PSLV, soaring to a staggering altitude of 500km before making a re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere and plunging into the deep sea.]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 21:54:59 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-Ggt3jFlNCjNaCY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-Hil-vygHKWNnn9ye8UNv30 A natural component found in turmeric, called curcumin, may be as effective as omeprazole in treating gastrointestinal symptoms. Turmeric has long been used in Southeast Asian medicine for the treatment of dyspepsia. In a study, researchers randomly assigned 206 individuals with recurring upset stomach to one of three therapy groups: turmeric, omeprazole, or a combination of both. The study found that all three groups showed significant reductions in symptom severity after 28 days. The researchers believe that curcumin may be a viable option for the treatment of functional dyspepsia.]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 11:57:18 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/a-7TKc30p-Hil-vygHKWNnn9ye8UNv30