India is seeing a fresh rise in COVID-19 cases, with over 6,800 active infections and new variants like JN.1 and NB.1.8.1 driving the surge. States like Kerala, Gujarat, and Delhi are reporting the highest numbers. While most cases are mild, experts warn that the elderly and immunocompromised remain at risk. This explainer breaks down what’s […]

A growing body of scientific research suggests the Antarctic Ice Sheet may be much closer to irreversible collapse than previously thought. A new study published in Communications Earth & Environment reveals that with only a small amount of additional ocean warming, large sections of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) could begin retreating permanently, pushing […]

Every year, thousands of newborn lives are at risk from a virus most people have barely heard of. Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is the leading cause of serious lower respiratory tract infections in infants. For babies under six months, the risk is especially high, and in low- and middle-income countries, access to timely care […]

India is facing a silent crisis—mental health issues and suicide rates are rising at an alarming pace. In this Health Spark Explained episode, we break down the data, trends, and real stories behind the numbers. What does the data say? Why are young people especially vulnerable? And what can we, as a society, do about […]

Taps are running dry. Tankers are everywhere. Borewells are failing. This is the daily reality for thousands in Bengaluru as the city battles one of its worst water crises. In this video, we dive into what’s really going on — why groundwater is disappearing, why borewells aren’t the answer anymore, and what it means when […]

Indian cities are getting hotter every year, and it’s not just about rising temperatures. It’s about how our cities are built, how green spaces are disappearing, and how climate change is making things worse. In this episode of Health Spark Explained, we dive into why your city feels like it’s burning up and what that […]