Science and Technology

Early Detection of Lung Cancer can Save Lives

Context:  According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the incidence of lung cancer is rising rapidly every year...

Duplicated Genomes Helped Grasses Diversify and Thrive

Context: A new analysis by Penn State biologists examined the genomes of over 350 grass species, reconstructing the ancestral grass...

MQ-9B Predator Drone

Context: India and the US are finalising a deal for 31 MQ-9B Predator drones, valued at approximately USD 3.1 billion....

SIDM Solves the Final Parsec Problem

Context: A recent study by Scientists from Canada suggests that self-interacting dark matter could solve the final parsec problem in...

Unlocking the Potential of Glucosinolates in Brassica Crops

Context: A recent review by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, published in Vegetable Research (May 2024), explores the potential of...

New Insights into Cuprate Superconductors

Context: Recent research published in Nature Communications reveals groundbreaking findings about the interplay between superconductivity and charge density wave (CDW)...

Growth India Telescope

Context: The GROWTH-India telescope, located at the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh, captured images of the building-sized asteroid during...

Double Meteor Shower Delight

Context: The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks in late July, and this year it will coincide with the Alpha...

Caller ID Spoofing & Measures to Address this Problem

What is Caller ID Spoofing? Caller ID spoofing is a technique where the phone number displayed on the recipient’s caller...

Spacecraft to Swing by Earth and Moon on Path to Jupiter

Context: The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Juice probe is set to make a historic double gravity assist around Earth and...

Puberty Blockers: An Overview

What Are Puberty Blockers? Definition: Medications that delay the onset of puberty in transgender and gender-diverse adolescents. They work by...

Ultrasonic Liquid Crystal Light Diffuser

Context: A new study from Doshisha University introduces a tunable ultrasonic liquid crystal light diffuser. This innovative device allows for...

Government Slashes Prices for Targeted Cancer Drugs

Context: In the Budget for 2024-25, the union government announced that customs duties on three specific cancer drugs namely, trastuzumab...

Two Russian Stealth Frigates for the Indian Navy Launched

Context: The Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) recently launched the first indigenous Advanced P1135.6 Frigate named “Triput” for the Indian Navy. ...

Ketamine Pill Offers Hope and Risks for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Context: Researchers have discovered that a new tablet designed to slowly release ketamine can alleviate treatment-resistant depression, providing an alternative...