Science and Technology

Light Pollution and Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Context: Over the past 25 years, global artificial lighting has surged by 49%, causing the night sky’s brightness to increase...

Union Cabinet Approves Expansion of Chandrayaan-4 and New Space Missions

Context: The Union Cabinet approved the expansion of the Chandrayaan-4 Mission to include preparatory measures for a future manned moon...

EU Artificial Intelligence Act: AI in the Balance

Context: The increasing reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) across critical sectors like military, healthcare, and finance has raised concerns about...

The Marvel of Modern Telescopes: Windows to the Universe

Context: The modern telescope is a window into the universe, allowing skilled astronomers to reveal the wonders of the cosmos. ...

Major Changes in the Brain During Pregnancy

Context: A new study published in Nature Neuroscience reveals that the brain also undergoes substantial changes during pregnancy, some of...

One-third of India’s Sepsis Deaths Linked to AMR: Study

Context: A recent study published in The Lancet has raised alarms about the overuse and misuse of antibiotics in India,...

Understanding AM, FM, and Signal Modulation

Context: The terms ‘AM’ and ‘FM’ refer to methods of signal modulation used in radio communications. These techniques help transmit...

AI Chatbot Shows Promise in Combating Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation

Context: A recent study published in Science highlights the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in countering conspiracy theories and misinformation. ...

Successful Preliminary Trials of Indian Light Tank Zorawar

Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing the first phase of...

OpenAI o1: The AI Model That Thinks Before It Answers

Context: OpenAI has released its latest AI model, OpenAI o1, part of the covert ‘Project Strawberry.’    More on News:...

Using Molecular Scissors to Improve CAR-T Cell Therapy

Context: Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a new reason why chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T cell) therapy fails in some cancer...

Novel Method of Controlling Defects in MOF-Based Supercapacitors Enhances Energy Storage

Context: Researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have developed a groundbreaking method to control defects...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Healthcare

Context: The prospect of offering a “free AI-powered primary-care physician for every Indian, available 24/7” within the next five years...

National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission

Context: Last year the Indian Prime Minister launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission from Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, aiming...

Novel Carbon Nanohorn-Based Treatment Revolutionises Cancer Therapy

Context: Recently, researchers from the JAIST have created cancer cell membrane (CM)-wrapped CNH nanoparticles to deliver the paclitaxel (PTX) more...

Breakthrough Research Predicts Dengue Fever Risk in Europe

Context: A recent study led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) has highlighted the growing threat of...

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Context: Ahead of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the World Health Organization (WHO) released...

Nuclear Power Plant on the Moon

Context: India and China, historically rival nations, are set to collaborate with Russia on establishing a nuclear power plant on...

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launches Historic Private Spacewalk Mission

Context: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Kennedy Space Center on September 10, 2024, carrying American billionaire and three...

International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Context: Nepal has officially become the 101st country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as a full member.   ...

Helium in Spacecraft and Rockets

Context: Two NASA astronauts will stay on the ISS longer due to a faulty propulsion system on Boeing’s Starliner, which...

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