News for '-nature-communications'

Green Hydrogen's Net Zero Promise Depends on Clean Energy Grids

Green Hydrogen's Net Zero Promise Depends on Clean Energy Grids

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A new study reveals that green hydrogen's potential as a sustainable fuel is contingent on the rapid decarbonisation of energy grids worldwide.

Women, Your Birth Number Can Help You Succeed

Women, Your Birth Number Can Help You Succeed

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

By understanding the elements that rule your birth number, you can learn how to enhance your professional journey, improve your work life and grow in your career.

COVID-19 Kills 1,700 People Globally A Week

COVID-19 Kills 1,700 People Globally A Week

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

WHO has urged people at risk to keep up with their vaccinations with boosters.

Three million Indians at risk from flooding by glacial lakes: Global study

Three million Indians at risk from flooding by glacial lakes: Global study

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The study by an international team led by scientists at the UK's Newcastle University is the first global assessment of areas at greatest risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF). Published in the journal Nature Communications on Tuesday, it estimates that 15 million people around the world are at risk from flooding caused by glacial lakes.

Previous infection doesn't protect kids from Omicron: Study

Previous infection doesn't protect kids from Omicron: Study

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Children who previously had COVID-19 or the inflammatory condition MIS-C are not protected against the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to a study which found vaccination, however, does afford protection.

Dr Reddy's Lab-DRDO drug treats heart damage post-Covid, shows US study

Dr Reddy's Lab-DRDO drug treats heart damage post-Covid, shows US study

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

A drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) may reverse the heart damage caused by a protein in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a study conducted in fruit flies and mice has found.

Common cold T cells may offer Covid protection: Study

Common cold T cells may offer Covid protection: Study

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The researchers believe their findings provide a blueprint for a second-generation, universal vaccine that could prevent infection from current and future SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Omicron.

Scientists break 'camouflage' of novel coronavirus

Scientists break 'camouflage' of novel coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

The researchers from the the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) in the United States said by enabling this modification, nsp10 protects the virus from host cell immune response.

How to pump more oxygen to your brain

How to pump more oxygen to your brain

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Exercise is the best way to get more oxygen to the brain, a study has revealed.

Why olive oil is good for your heart

Why olive oil is good for your heart

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Turns out, food high in unsaturated fat may protect against cardiovascular diseases.

Can depression be traced back to your genes?

Can depression be traced back to your genes?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

A new research has pinpointed some genes that can trigger depression.

Mumbai could be submerged by 2050: Study

Mumbai could be submerged by 2050: Study

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

"Built on what was a series of islands, the city's historic downtown core is particularly vulnerable," the NYT said.

Why too much sugar is bad for you

Why too much sugar is bad for you

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

According to a study, sugar makes cancer tumours more aggressive.

Time for talks is over, world needs to act: Modi at climate meet

Time for talks is over, world needs to act: Modi at climate meet

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gave a clarion call for a "global people's movement" to bring about a behavioral change to deal with climate change as he made a path-breaking pledge to more than double India's non-fossil fuel target to 400 gigawatts.

Indus civilisation did not grow around a flowing river, say researchers

Indus civilisation did not grow around a flowing river, say researchers

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Scientists have found that much of the Indus civilisation thrived around an extinct river, challenging ideas about how urbanisation in ancient cultures evolved.

Soon, cheaper, lighter electric car battery

Soon, cheaper, lighter electric car battery

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The discovery of a material that maintains a rechargeable sulphur cathode helps to overcome a primary hurdle to building a lithium-sulphur (Li-S) battery.

Indian scientist part of new research to treat malaria

Indian scientist part of new research to treat malaria

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Dr Mahmood Alam, an Indian scientist, is among a group of top international scientists who has identified a key protein that if targeted stops malaria, paving the way for new treatments.

Rajdeep Sardesai: 'Item number was wrong use of words for Priyanka, should've said cameo'

Rajdeep Sardesai: 'Item number was wrong use of words for Priyanka, should've said cameo'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

The second part of journalist Rajdeep Sardesai's interview to Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.