Science
Virus infections predominantly by air: Lancet
Aerosol particles do not need a ‘carrier’, such as a droplet, for the virus to ride on
Conjunctivitis could be a symptom for Covid
Conjunctivitis is being viewed as a symptom of Covid-19 that is spread by new mutated strains of the Coronavirus
No change in disease pattern due to Covid double mutation, say doctors
If the new variant spreads and leads to changes in disease patterns or to a higher mortality rate, then it would be a variant of concern
IIT – Hyderabad develops low-cost power battery
The novel dual carbon battery, comprising zero transition metals, is environmentally benign
Celestial spectacle enthuses many; moon shines brighter
While the people were in awe of the moon, amateur astronomers chanced upon the opportunity to have a look at the earth’s natural satellite
DCGI extends shelf life of Covishield from 6 to 9 months
In a letter to the Serum Institute, DCGI said it is permitted to apply the shelf life of nine months to unlabelled vials available on hand
Leaked WHO report says COVID likely passed from bats to humans through another animal
The researchers listed four scenarios in order of likelihood for the emergence of the virus named SARS-CoV-2
Paddy and other cultivation in saline soil possible, say scientists at KVK
Jowar, ragi, papaya, drumstick etc are being grown in organic ways and there is good yield
New double mutant variant of Covid-19 found, says Centre
So far, some 771 variants of concern have been detected from 10,787 samples collected from different states and Union Territories
COVID-19 double mutant variant detected in India
Officials said the new 'Indian strain' does not match any previously catalogued Variants of Concerns (VOC)