Everything you need to know about new cancer ‘vaccine’ as experts weigh in
A world-first cancer vaccine could be in the hands of those with genetic indicators in the next five years, thanks to the pandemic
CM reaffirms commitment to eradicating polio from Sindh
"We can defeat polio together. I appeal to all parents to support us in protecting their children from this crippling," says Shah.
Exploring the venomous potential of marine crustaceans for drug development
Many animals use venoms for self-defense or hunting. The components of such venom, known as toxins, interfere with various physiological processes - which is also the reason why they are so interesting for the development of new pharmacological agents.
Hyderabad-based INCOIS scientists map mackerel movement to aid in fishing success
INCOIS uses science to map fish movements, saving fishermen time and money, with AI predicting mackerel hotspots.
The 'forgotten' Bristol neighbourhood trying to rediscover its lost identity
The residential area has lost the landmarks which once held its name
Prescribed burn planned
Wildfire season might be wrapping up around Nelson but the preparation for the wildfire season never stops.
Liverpool Women's means so much to us all. Change will be hard.
ECHO political editor Liam Thorp reflects on why Crown Street hospital holds such a special place in this city with a major shake-up now planned
Anti-poaching camps set up near Chilika Lake
Berhampur: Ahead of the arrival of migratory birds in Chilika, the wildlife wing of Odisha’s Forest department has set up temporary camps to prevent poaching activities in the area.As many as 21...
Nalgonda farmers to counter hurdles in Musi clean-up
Congress plans farmers' meeting in Nalgonda district to raise their voice against hurdles in the way of polluted Musi River clean-up
Health service staffing under the microscope
We are entering what is traditionally the busiest and most testing time for the health system.
Death investigated at troubled children's ward
Chloe Longster died in November 2022 after arriving at hospital with chest pain and flu-like symptoms.
Rebuilding, no insurance
A week after Hurricane Helene overwhelmed the Southeastern U.S., homeowners hit the hardest are grappling with how they could possibly pay for the flood damage from one of the deadliest storms to hit the mainland in recent history.
Floods hit Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand's northern city popular with tourists, was inundated by widespread flooding Saturday as its main river overflowed its banks following heavy seasonal rainfall.
Treatment plant uses aquifer to supply 6 lakh litres of potable water to Devanahalli town near Bengaluru
Devanahalli Town Municipality has tied up with Biome Environmental Trust (BET) and Boson Whitewater (BW) to implement the project.
Lebanon hospitals close as Israeli strikes hit health facilities
The World Health Organisation says at least 37 facilities have shut and dozens of medical staff have died.
Victoria Taylor's sobbing fiancé makes heartbreaking new revelation about missing mum
Matthew Grant Williams has begged Victoria Taylor to come home as the search enters its sixth day following the disappearance of the 34-year-old mum in Malton, North Yorkshire
Nepalis fear more floods as climate change melts glaciers
Mingma Rita Sherpa was not home when the muddy torrent roared into his village in Nepal without warning, but when he returned, he did not recognize his once beautiful settlement.
Field notes: Life in the Eldorado National Forest after wildfire strikes
Charred trees punctuated the Eldorado National Forest like blackened skeletons of their former selves, victims of the Mosquito Fire. Two years earlier, in 2022, the Mosquito Fire started in Tahoe National ...
New storm threatens Florida
Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the Gulf of Mexico. It is located 355 kilometres north-northeast of Veracruz, Mexico.
Antarctica turning green 'dramatically', says study
Researchers found that vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula increased more than tenfold -- from less than a square kilometre to almost 12 square kilometres -- between 1986 and 2021.
Missing mum Victoria Taylor’s ‘cap’ and ‘rucksack’ found in search along North Yorkshire river path
Four items have been found by the River Derwent in North Yorkshire in the search for the missing 34-year-old.
Large radio bubble detected in galaxy NGC 4217
An international team of astronomers has performed radio observations of a star-forming galaxy known as NGC 4217. The observational campaign detected a large radio bubble in the galaxy's halo. The finding ...
Presence of Hanuman Plover confirmed in Kerala
Wetland scientists and ornithologists have finally confirmed the presence in Kerala of the recently identified shorebird species which takes its name from the monkey god Hanuman of the epic Ramayana.
Green recognition for govt. college at Manimalakunnu
T.M. Jacob Memorial Government College achieves 'green campus' status through solid waste management, water conservation, and green protocol implementation.
Parts of Tamil Nadu are experiencing DPT vaccine shortage
Shortage of DPT vaccines in Tamil Nadu due to interruptions in Central government supplies, affecting primary health centres and parents.
Welsh Tories warn 'tidal wave of blindness' about to hit and demand action on eye care
Sam Rowlands said more than 80,000 people are at the highest risk of irreversible sight loss, with eye care accounting for one in every eight patients on waiting lists in Wales
Traffic ban on D. Devaraj Urs Road reversed after protest
Mysuru City police reverse ban on vehicles during Dasara illumination after protest by shopkeepers and residents.
Kollam gets 10,765 houses under PMAY
Union government allocates houses in Kollam, intensifies TB-free drive, demands action on POCSO cases, and ensures timely subsidy transfers.
Kudambasree rolls out homecare services in State
The Kudumbashree Mission has formally launched home care services at the State level for senior citizens, bedridden patients, the differently abled and newborns. Named K 4 Care, the initiative involves a network of trained women (K 4 Care executives) to provide the caregiver service in all districts.
Wild animal attacks: failure to sanction treatments funds a cause for worry for Forest officials, local representatives in Idukki
Government‘s delay in providing financial support for medical treatment of victims has put Forest officials, local body representatives in a spot.
Ondo flooding: Govt receives knocks, blames unlawful blockage of waterways
The Commissioner for Environment, Oyeniyi Oseni, however, said his ministry would collaborate with the relevant agencies to correct the unlawful developments.
Siddaramaiah calls upon people of different mother tongues in State to speak Kannada outside homes, treat it as administrative language
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urges all residents of Karnataka to use Kannada in interactions and as an administrative language.
Second phase of campaign to clean Vaigai begins with clean-up drive
Tamil Nadu Rivers Retrieval Project cleans Vaigai river, aiming to preserve environment and promote watershed management.
Boy, two, among four deaths in two small boat 'tragedies' off France
A two-year-old boy was among four people to die in "two tragedies" involving small boats off the coast of France, the Prefect of Pas-de-Calais region has confirmed.
Another dead whale washes up after four found dead off Kent coast
Members of the public are being asked to stay away after the body of a pilot whale washed up on a beach on the Isle of Wight.
Otago flooding: Roads still closed, water supplies limited in places
Contractors in Dunedin will be resuming inspections around the city on Sunday to assess the damage from the flooding.
Nurse who moved bell from patient's reach so they couldn't call for help deemed 'risk to public'
Helen Annette Jones was struck off the nursing register after the Nursing and Midwifery Council committee heard allegations against the nurse who did not attend the virtual hearing
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