In recent times, the federal government is expected to move towards a pragmatic approach in handling scientific matters. This shift aims to restore public confidence in government policies, which are rooted in science. The trust in government, especially science-based directives, has plummeted and h
During the COVID-19 pandemic, experts and others used Twitter to share crucial information with the public. The pandemic was a time of uncertainty. Communication became crucial. Public health experts (PHEs) needed to share information and engage with people. At the same time, others also us
Lockdowns forced a drastic change in the way cities breathed. This allowed a rare window to observe how air quality performs when humans stay indoors for long durations. Five big cities in India were tracked: Delhi on the north, Kolkata on the East, Bengaluru on the south, with Hyderabad and Visak
After COVID-19 patients recover, individuals can experience lasting conditions such as an intolerance to physical exertion for months, or even longer. Since COVID-19 first presented, research efforts to investigate these long-term implications have been of utmost priority. Adults who recovered fro
Xtalpi, a Hong Kong-listed company, is making waves in the tech world. It started with a bang in 2016. Wen Shuhao, the company's cofounder and chairman, and his team participated in a blind test. The challenge was to predict the 3D structure of molecules. These molecules show how effective a drug ca
What happens when you get a COVID-19 vaccine? A lot of things happen. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine uses mRNA. It has been a game-changer in the COVID-19 pandemic. So, it protects by making specific antibodies and creating T-cell responses. This work has helped people understand how the va
The way doctors and nurses do their job has changed a lot lately. The Covid-19 pandemic forced the healthcare world to quickly move towards digital technology. Now, nurses know more about using video calls for check-ups. Doctors are a lot more comfortable with using video conferencing for group mee
We all rely on medicine to live healthy lives. Let's get into the big game where major countries compete to control access to medicine. Think of it as a race, but one where there's no finish line. China, India, and the United States are the top contenders. The United States owns the research and on
The immune system is like a superhero team, fighting off invaders. However, sometimes it can get confused and attack the body itself. This is what happens when autoantibodies are created. These are antibodies that mistakenly target the body's own tissues. One of the most common types is called ant
The world was thrown into chaos in early 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, which required a rapid switch to online learning. The changes were not easy, especially in countries where accessing the internet and other digital tools was not simple. The move to digital classrooms was a mas
