Vitamin C improves the efficacy of TB drugs
Adding vitamin C as a nutritional supplement while treating drug-sensitive tuberculosis patients with first-line TB drugs will boost the efficiency of treatment, a study by Indian researchers shows.
Artificial small intestine system to study food, drug absorption
An artificial small intestine system to study food and drug absorption has been developed.
World Vegetable Centre
World Vegetable Centre takes up tomato pest research centre in Madanapalle (AP)
Kilopower project
Nuclear reactors the size of wastebaskets could power space settlements and space machines
Cyber Surakshit Bharat
In order to strengthen cyber security practices and awareness among the government departments, the ministry of electronics and IT has launched the Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative in association with the IT industry majors.
Microwaves could be as bad as cars for the environment, study
Microwave use across the European Union (EU) emits as much carbon dioxide as nearly 7 million cars, said a new study released by the University of Manchester.
Successful fifth test flight of Agni-V ballistic missile
Long Range Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile, Agni-5, was successfully flight tested for its full range today at 0953 hrs from Dr Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. This was the fifth test of the Missile and the third consecutive one from a canister on a road mobile launcher. All the five missions have been successful.
Ultrathin 2-D metals get their own periodic table
A new version of the periodic table showcases the predicted properties of 2-D metals, an obscure class of synthetic materials.
WHO revises advice on delamanid drug use in MDR TB patients
After a less than significant effect in curbing MDR TB by the drug delamanid, WHO is revising its advice on the drug.
Pollution is endangering the future of astronomy
Technological advances, which are capable of creating blinding pollution have the potential to create blinding pollution.