Rohini Krishnamurthy

'Trauma injection' may save lives of accident victims if given immediately after injury: Study

Tranexamic acid or TXA prevents loss of blood by helping clots form. It comes in the form of tablets, liquid, mouthwash or injections

3y ago

Narcissistic and depressed people are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories: Study

Agreeable and diligent individuals, on the other hand, are slightly more unlikely to hold such unfounded beliefs

3y ago

Pandemic nightmares: Covid-19 stress may be causing rise in apocalyptic dreams, study says

Pandemic-related stress is taking a higher toll on women than men, researchers have found

3y ago

Elon Musk's Space X Starlink satellites Internet boon for firefighters working in wildfire-hit rural Washington

Musk said in a tweet that SpaceX is prioritizing catering to emergency responders and locations with no Internet connectivity

3y ago

Global warming is heating up nights faster than days in most parts of the world, may affect wildlife: Experts

The changes between night and day temperatures will have profound consequences for the species inhabiting those regions and their ability to adapt in the face of the changing climate, the researchers said

3y ago

Southern California hit by earthquake swarms with largest measuring 4.9 magnitude, bigger quake 'less likely'

An expert said that the current quakes are near the 1981 Westmoreland earthquake, located in the seismically active Imperial Valley

3y ago

California News

Having Neanderthal genes may triple the risk of developing severe Covid-19, says study

A stretch of DNA in modern humans that increases Covid-19 severity risk can be traced back to Neanderthals, say researchers

3y ago

What makes most people right-handed and others left-handed? Study finds 41 genes could be driving preferences

However, genetic influence is not strong enough to act on its own, suggesting that other factors could be at play

3y ago

Death toll from WWI and 1918 flu pandemic may have spiraled due to abnormally cold and wet seasons: Study

The researches said bad weather conditions were not ‘the’ cause of the pandemic, but likely worsened the already explosive situation

3y ago

Regeneron's Covid-19 antibody cocktail shows promise, early data suggests it reduces symptoms and virus levels

Though encouraging, experts said they want to see more data before calling the treatment 'transformative'

3y ago

Trump ditches pledge for greener post-Covid planet as 64 world leaders unite ahead of UN's Biodiversity Summit

Sir Robert Watson, former chair of the IPBES, said, 'Without countries such as the USA, Brazil, China, Russia, India and Australia we cannot succeed'

3y ago

What is WASP-189 b? Study finds 'hot Jupiter' exoplanet that can vaporize metals like iron orbiting blue star

The exoplanet in question is WASP-189 b and is dubbed hot Jupiter due to the similarities it shares with a gas giant like Jupiter

3y ago

Covid-19 death toll reaches 1M globally, experts say fatalities could have been reduced if govts were prompt

The World Health Organization predicts that the death toll could reach 2 million and experts are asking if world governments are prepared to avoid the terrible numbers this time around

3y ago

About 75% of previously undetected space junk found 36K km above Earth's surface, may pose threat to satellites

These objects are dead, failed satellites or smaller pieces left behind by a rocket have now become debris

3y ago

What was the source of life before oxygen? Study says ancient microbial life on Earth relied on arsenic

For half of the time life has existed on Earth, there was no oxygen present. Researchers wondered what supported life back then

3y ago

Why does Covid-19 virus harm some more than others? 2 studies blame it on genetic defects, faulty immune system

As scientists try to flesh out the reasons behind it, a new theory has emerged that suggests a faulty early immune response to the new coronavirus is to be blamed

3y ago

Can a gadget manipulate the content of your dreams? MIT scientists develop a device that can do that and more

The sleep-tracking gadget named Dormio can alter dreams by manipulating a sleep stage, which occurs when the mind transitions from experiencing drowsiness to a time when it loses consciousness

3y ago

'Zombie storms' may become common due to climate change with tropical storm Paulette returning from the dead

Above-average sea surface temperatures are one reason why Paulette came back to life, say experts

3y ago

Less than 10% of Americans may have developed Covid-19 antibodies, study says vast majority still vulnerable

Preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also have arrived at similar conclusions

3y ago

California plans to ban sale of gasoline cars by 2035, launch zero-emission alternatives to curb climate change

'We have a strategy to be as bold as the problem is big, to recognize that we have agency. We’re not just victims of fate,' Newsom said

3y ago

California News

FDA rules fall short to curb use of 10,000 food chemicals that cause ailments: Petition demands strict action

Studies have suggested that food additives can harm children by interfering with hormones, reducing growth and development and increasing the risk of childhood obesity

3y ago

Has Covid-19 mutated? Virus may have become more contagious in Houston which saw two disease waves, says study

The mutation has not made it more fatal or dangerous. Instead, it may have allowed it to spread better, say scientists who analyzed the genomes of over 5,085 Covid-19 virus strains in Houston, Texas

3y ago

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Mini-moon or space junk? Mystery object joining Earth's orbit could be missing booster rocket from 1960s

The rocket was a part of the Surveyor 2 mission. The spacecraft was launched on September 20, 1966, but failed to soft-land on the Moon, and the rocket disappeared

3y ago

Belly fat linked to higher risk of premature death but larger hips and thighs may have an inverse effect: Study

Each 10 cm increase in fat around the abdomen was linked with an 11% higher risk of death from all causes. The same rise in the hips led to a 10% lower risk

3y ago

Can eyeglasses protect you from Covid-19? Study says it may lower risk but experts urge caution

But other experts think it's too early to draw conclusions or make behavioral changes and that we need more data

3y ago

NASA's three-phased Artemis Mission's plan to put first woman on Moon in 2024 to cost $28 billion

NASA said the $28 billion represents the costs associated for the next four years in the Artemis program to land on the Moon

3y ago

Regular exercise, no smoking may increase lifespan of people with high BP and other chronic diseases

Six in 10 American adults struggle with chronic diseases, which are conditions that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both

3y ago

FDA to issue strict guidelines for Covid-19 vaccines, may squash Trump's plan of getting one ready by November

The new guidelines are unlikely to go the convalescent plasma and hydroxychloroquine way: both of which received emergency approval following Trump's lobbying efforts

3y ago

Arctic ice cover drops to second-lowest record after 2012, are we heading towards a seasonally frost-free ocean?

'It's been a crazy year up north, with sea ice at a near-record low, 100-degree Fahrenheit heatwaves in Siberia and massive forest fires,' Mark Serreze, director of NSIDC, said

3y ago

Saturn's moon Enceladus has fresh ice on its northern hemisphere: Scientists

Enceladus is 25 times smaller than Earth and the surface hides an underground ocean, where scientists hope to find extraterrestrial life

3y ago

Fauci says people need to wear face masks through 2021 even if we have a Covid-19 vaccine

The reason is partly because the first batch of vaccines are unlikely to be perfect enough to shield people from Covid-19, experts said

3y ago

Sleeping too less or too much could lead to decline in memory and other mental abilities, finds study

The findings call for monitoring sleep duration, especially among middle-aged and older individuals who get as low as four hours or as high as 10 hours of sleep each night

3y ago

Wealthiest 1% of world's population emitted more carbon dioxide than 3 billion people from poorer half: Report

Further, roughly 630 million people, who make up the richest 10% of the world population, were responsible for over 52% of carbon dioxide emissions, the report said

3y ago

US Covid-19 death toll nears 200,000 mark, experts predict spike in infections in December: 'Winter is coming'

President Donald Trump said this number would mean that 'we all together have done a very good job.' However, experts have disagreed

3y ago

Donald Trump

Russia claims 'Venus is a Russian planet' after scientists find that microbial life may exist on Earth's twin

Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin said that the Soviet Union was 'the first and only one' to land a spacecraft on Venus, so they shouldn't be lagging behind in discovering more about the 'Russian planet'

3y ago

The Great Cosmic Diamond Rush: Study says exoplanets possible with diamonds in cores but unlikely to host life

These alien worlds are likely carbon-rich and would need certain ingredients to produce the precious element: water, high heat and high pressure

3y ago

Hospitalized pregnant women infected with Covid-19 may face higher risk of preterm delivery, CDC says

Against this backdrop, the CDC advises pregnant women to avoid close contact with Covid-19 positive patients or those suspected of having the illness

3y ago

Getting just 2 minutes of exercise before studying or working can help you perform better, finds study

Exercising for 2 minutes to 1 hour at moderate to high-intensity levels can improve attention, concentration, and learning and memory functions

3y ago

NASA is looking to mine the Moon and exploit its resources, calls for proposals from private companies

The development comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order this year, greenlighting moon mining efforts.

3y ago

Donald Trump

School closures linked to rise in depression and suicide, CDC report shows asymptomatic kids can spread Covid-19

A new study suggests that though school closures have prevented 2% to 4% of deaths, they cut off children from their peers, teachers, extended family and community networks

3y ago

People living in mountain regions have distinct psychological traits, Wild West mentality lingers: Study

The harsh and remote environment of mountainous frontier regions historically attracted nonconformist European settlers strongly motivated by a sense of freedom

3y ago

People who pass out after heavy drinking may have double the risk of developing dementia later in life: Study

The findings suggest that alcohol-induced loss of consciousness, irrespective of overall alcohol consumption, is associated with a subsequent increase in the risk of dementia

3y ago

Restaurant diners at higher risk of catching Covid-19, air circulation may be responsible: CDC study

Adults who tested positive were about twice as likely to have eaten out 14 days before the illness struck, according to the CDC

3y ago

Can probiotics keep space travelers healthy during long journeys? Scientists say it holds great promise

Microgravity causes bone and muscle loss in astronomers and exposure to radiation increases the risk of cancers

3y ago

Vaping in US teens drops in 2020 after crackdown, but disposable e-cigarettes are getting popular: CDC

Early this year, the Trump administration banned flavored e-cigarettes in refillable cartridge-based e-cigarettes, barring menthol and tobacco

3y ago

Covid-19 cases among children soar past half a million, tally rose by 16% in just two weeks: Report

The experts also urge Americans to get their flu shots to stay protected as the flu season is approaching

3y ago

High blood pressure, diabetes could slow thinking and memory in middle-aged people, raise dementia risk later

The conditions change the structure of the brain, thereby lowering memory and thinking skills

3y ago

Children's privacy could be violated as advertisers may access their digital data with law unenforced: Study

Of the 451 digital apps tested in the study, two-thirds collected data collected and shared them with third-party businesses

3y ago

AstraZeneca halts phase 3 trials of Covid-19 vaccine after participant develops adverse reactions

The company said that it is a routine action that is taken whenever there is a potentially unexplained illness in one of the trials

3y ago

Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: Probiotics and a healthy diet can help children fight obesity, finds study

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of obesity among American children and adolescents aged between 2 and 19 years stood at 18.5%

3y ago

Rohini Krishnamurthy

Rohini Krishnamurthy is a Science and Health Correspondent at MEA WorldWide. Starting off her career working in research labs, she has switched to a career in writing. Some of her work has appeared in Down To Earth, The Wire, Connect and IndiaBioscience.