Scientists discover three stars ripping apart their planet-forming disc
The findings, made over 11 years, give us unique insights into planetary formation and evolution.
Unique protein in placenta could hold key to protecting organs from Covid infection
From enzyme that increases risk of infection to immune system's blood clotting mechanism, ThePrint brings the latest research on Covid-19.
Astrophysicists spot biggest black hole collision so far, and a mystery begins to unfurl
The black hole collision was observed by the LIGO and Virgo collaborations, which involve nearly 1,000 scientists working around the globe.
Speaking certain languages could lead to wider spread of Covid, Russian study says
From a 30-minute rapid test to new Covid scoring system, ThePrint brings you the latest scientific findings on the Covid-19 pandemic.
Brainwaves study can tell if a worker can handle crisis situation, IIT Madras research says
Study says researchers found that an EEG can assess the capability of a worker to respond to an emergency in real-time, which can help prevent accidents.
India and China are seeing rising coronavirus re-infections. But scientists aren’t surprised
People are worried about what the new cases of coronavirus re-infection could mean for our chances of resolving the pandemic.
Convalescent plasma appears to be the silver lining in the gloomy cloud of Covid-19
Randomized controlled trials are the gold standard when it comes to evaluation of disease. But we can't always wait for gold.
9 reasons why Covid vaccine will be widely available in 2021
As a physician-scientist, I am asked how I can be sure that researchers will develop a successful Covid vaccine — after all, we still don’t have one for HIV.
Infecting mosquitoes with bacterium Wolbachia cuts dengue spread by 77%, new study claims
Wolbachia trial carried out in Indonesia by scientists from World Mosquito Program of Monash University, Australia, & Universitas Gadjah Mada follows a decade of research.
One drink? Or two? Forget the guidelines, less is always better
The committee responsible for USDA guidelines has just recommended that men consume no more than one drink on any given day; women were already limited to one.
Nawaz Sharif or Asim Bajwa, corruption scandals in Pakistan turn into never-ending soaps
In Pakistan, no one seems interested in demanding stronger, more independent institutions which would do due diligence away from the public glare.
Stringent Kamath panel suggestions mean not many stressed firms can avail of RBI debt recast
RBI has implemented KV Kamath panel’s recommendations in totality, including parameters like high debt service coverage ratio and investment grade rating.
Defence
China wanted ‘no escalation’ on hotline call in the day, tried to capture territory at night
Hours before trying to push in 1,000 soldiers near Pangong Tso on 28 August, Chinese PLA had called Indian Army to avoid escalatory action and night patrolling.
Fort Modi is impregnable despite China, Covid, job losses. Only one leader can defeat him
Critics wonder why voters aren’t turning against Modi. But a well-entrenched Indian leader has never been defeated by a rival; only Modi can do that to himself.