New evidence suggests possible existence of 'Planet Nine' beyond NeptuneNew research has presented compelling evidence for the existence of a hypothetical 'Planet Nine' in the outer regions of our solar system, challenging previous skepticism. This potential planet, initially proposed in 2016 by...
We looked at genetic clues to depression in more than 14,000 people; what we found may surprise youIn a long-standing debate, experts discuss varied depression sub-types and genetic influences on stress reactions, challenging the reactive vs endogenous classification. Genetic risk impacts...
Keeping a close watch on seasonal influenza situation in the country: Union Health ministryAhead of the monsoon season, the Union Health ministry announced on Monday its vigilant monitoring of seasonal influenza across different States/Union Territories. This surveillance is conducted in...
Isro reveals reason behind 4-second delay in Chandrayaan-3 lift-offAccording to a recent report by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission of India encountered a four-second delay during launch. This delay was implemented as a precautionary measure to...
Study finds genetic basis for link between depression, heart diseaseA group of genes could be common to both depression and heart disease, a finding that researchers said could explain why having one of them increases risk of developing the other. The "puzzling" link between the diseases has...
Climate change could become main driver of biodiversity decline by mid-century: StudyClimate change threatens biodiversity decline globally by mid-century, as land-use and climate changes lead to 2-11% biodiversity loss. Conservation, restoration, and natural solutions are crucial for...
Doctors combine pig kidney transplant and heart device in bid to extend woman's lifeDoctors successfully implanted a pig kidney into a New Jersey woman, Lisa Pisano, who was teetering on the brink of death. This marked the culmination of a dramatic series of surgeries aimed at stabilizing her...