Kannadippaya stall a major draw at Kerala Science Congress venue

Kannadippaya stall a major draw at Kerala Science Congress venue

Neeli Eluvatheriyil, tribal artisan from Palapalavu tribal settlement at Venmani in Idukki weaving Kannadippaya at the Science congress venue in Idukki | Photo Credit: JOMON PAMPAVALLEY ‘Kannadippaya’, a traditional bamboo mat woven by tribal women in the State, turned out to one of the major attractions at the 35th State Science Congress in Idukki. The … Read more

Great Barrier Reef should be placed on the ‘in danger’ list, UN-backed report shows | CNN

Great Barrier Reef should be placed on the ‘in danger’ list, UN-backed report shows | CNN

CNN  —  The Great Barrier Reef should be added to the list of world heritage sites that are “in danger”, a team of scientists concluded after conducting a mission to the world’s largest coral reef system. In a new UN-backed report released on Monday, the scientists said that the reef is facing major threats due … Read more

Chris Hemsworth receives ‘strong indication’ of a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease while filming new show | CNN

Chris Hemsworth receives ‘strong indication’ of a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease while filming new show | CNN

CNN  —  Chris Hemsworth embarked on a personal and physically demanding journey for his new series “Limitless” that ultimately led to a sobering discovery. The “Thor” actor, 39, learns in one episode of the limited Disney+/National Geographic series – which shows him exploring ways to enhance his longevity and combat aging – that he has … Read more

Hyderabad to host 4th edition of India Science Festival

Hyderabad to host 4th edition of India Science Festival

Industries and IT Secretary Jayesh Ranjan and others at the poster launch of the India Science Festival 2023   | Photo Credit: Arrangement Hyderabad will play host to the 4th edition of India Science Festival 2023. Science talks, interdisciplinary panel discussions, immersive exhibits, interactive installations, hands-on workshops, policy round tables, book launches, film screenings and … Read more

Ernakulam to host Kerala State Science fest from November 9 to 12

Ernakulam to host Kerala State Science fest from November 9 to 12

Hundreds of young talents from across Kerala will showcase their innovations at the State School Science fest to be held here from November 9 to 12. The event is being held after a gap of two years following the pandemic. The fest is being held in the categories of Science, Social Science, Maths, Work Experience … Read more

Noru became a super typhoon in 6 hours. Scientists say powerful storms are becoming harder to forecast | CNN

Noru became a super typhoon in 6 hours. Scientists say powerful storms are becoming harder to forecast | CNN

CNN  —  Residents on the small resort island of Polillo are accustomed to severe weather – their island sits in the northeastern Philippines, on the edge of the Pacific Ocean where storms typically gather strength and turn into typhoons. But even they were stunned by the intensity of Typhoon Noru, known locally as Typhoon Karding, … Read more

Ebola kills doctor in Uganda, first health worker killed in latest outbreak

Ebola kills doctor in Uganda, first health worker killed in latest outbreak

There is no vaccine for the Sudanese strain of Ebola, which mainly spreads through contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person There is no vaccine for the Sudanese strain of Ebola, which mainly spreads through contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person A Tanzanian doctor working in Uganda who contracted Ebola … Read more

New Science Reveals the Best Way to Take a Pill

New Science Reveals the Best Way to Take a Pill

Sept. 16, 2022 – I want to tell you a story about forgetfulness and haste, and how the combination of the two can lead to frightening consequences. A few years ago, I was lying in bed about to turn out the light when I realized I’d forgotten to take “my pill.” Like some 161 million … Read more

New Science May Show Why Sound Can Ease Pain

New Science May Show Why Sound Can Ease Pain

Aug. 26, 2022 – Listen up, everybody: If you’ve ever thought your favorite song made your whole body feel better, new science suggests that wasn’t just your imagination. In fact, it’s not only music that has an analgesic, or pain-reducing, effect. Many types of sounds or noises can help, researchers have found – if they’re … Read more

Our Wearable Future, Part 2: How Will New Tech Work?

Our Wearable Future, Part 2: How Will New Tech Work?

This is the second in a two-part series on the future of wearable tech. Part one (read here) explores what future wearables will look like and what they will accomplish. Aug. 23, 2022 – Pick up your smartphone. Yes, you’ve held it a thousand times, it’s like an extension of your hands. But let’s do … Read more