Michael Buchanan Senior Social Affairs Correspondent BBC News Family pictures MPs looked at the cases of Philippa Day (L) and Errol Graham (R) who both died after DWP errors in managing their benefits MPs are calling for a change in the law to prevent benefit claimants from suffering harm at the hands of the government … Read more
The India Meteorological Department has emphasised the need to strengthen collaborative scientific efforts to develop a more precise weather forecasting system for the fisheries sector, a key export industry and vital for food security. “The rising temperatures are taking a toll on both sea fishing and inland fisheries. With rice and wheat production expected to … Read more
Getty Images Woman sneezing into a tissue A new part of the immune system has been discovered and it is a goldmine of potential antibiotics, scientists have said. They’ve shown a part of the body known to recycle proteins has a secret mode that can spew out an arsenal of bacteria-killing chemicals. The researchers in … Read more
New Delhi: Google has launched an AI system called “AI co-scientist,” built on Gemini 2.0, to assist scientists in developing new research hypotheses and plans. As per the company, researchers can use natural language to specify a research goal, such as understanding the spread of a disease. The AI co-scientist will then suggest testable hypotheses, … Read more
Emma Lynch/BBC Braving the 3.9C water on a winter morning at the west reservoir in London It is a cold morning in the depths of winter. And I feel like I’ve left my sanity as well as my warm clothes in the changing room as I stride out to the edge of a reservoir in … Read more
The government has been constantly working to bring light into people’s lives with welfare, development and good governance, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Extending his Sankranti greetings to the Telugus across the globe, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has said, “A real festival is when there are no economic imbalances … Read more
Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister N. Lokesh having lunch with students after launching the ‘Dokka Seethamma Mid-Day Meal’ scheme, at the Government Junior College at Payakapuram in Vijayawada on January 4, 2025. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAO Andhra Pradesh Minister for Human Resources Development N. Lokesh on January 4, 2025 (Saturday) said the State government had … Read more
Thiruvananthapuram: The e-health system is now operational in 653 healthcare institutions across the state, said health minister Veena George on Wednesday. Of these, 428 hospitals implemented the e-health system during present govt’s tenure, she added. The system was implemented in 17 wings of different medical college hospitals, 22 district and general hospitals, 26 taluk hospitals, … Read more
New Delhi: Across India’s vast healthcare network, which relies heavily on more than two million hospital beds, traditional methods of patient monitoring in general wards largely depend on periodic manual checks. This conventional system often leads to delayed detection of health deterioration, leaving many vulnerable patients at risk. A recent study published in Frontiers in … Read more
BBC There is nothing in life that is free of risk. That includes vaccines. But the evidence is compelling that the benefits of getting immunised with those vaccines recommended in the UK far outweigh the possibility of serious side effects. The level of benefit from Covid vaccines is well documented. And the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is … Read more