Discovery of Pure Sulphur on Mars
20 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: On May 30, 2024, scientists were amazed when NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover drove over a rock, causing it to...
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HYLENR: Cold Fusion Technology for Clean Energy Generation
20 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: An Indian startup, HYLENR, has gained a groundbreaking milestone by demonstrating the world’s first cold fusion technology for clean...
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Chandipura virus infection transmitted by sandflies and mosquitoes
18 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Gujarat government announced on Monday (July 15) that six children have died from suspected Chandipura virus (CHPV) infection...
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Patient-driven discovery reveals potential target for autoimmune diseases
18 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers at Yale School of Medicine discovered mutations causing a deficiency in phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase-gamma (PI3Kγ), a crucial signalling molecule...
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India’s Quest to Bridge the Quantum Capabilities
18 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: India has launched a Rs 6,000 crore National Quantum Mission to develop quantum technologies, but faces a significant challenge...
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Origin of Superconductivity in High-Temperature Copper Oxide Superconductors
18 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: In a recent study associate Professor and his team from Okayama University, Japan, explored the source of high-temperature superconductivity...
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Comprehending and Safeguarding Neurorights
18 July 2024 | The Study IASWhy in the News? Anticipated development of wearable electroencephalography (EEGs) that can enhance human cognitive functions directly. Advances in...
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AI-Powered Pest Control Pilot Project
18 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: 18 farmers were chosen for a groundbreaking pilot project by the Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR) under the...
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Teleoperation System for Robotic Manipulation
17 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers at UC San Diego have created Bunny-VisionPro, a teleoperation system for robots that handles complex bimanual tasks. Featured...
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100 Years of Electroencephalography (EEG) in Human Medicine
17 July 2024 | The Study IASElectroencephalography (EEG) Invented by Hans Berger a century ago, is a remarkable tool that non-invasively reveals the brain’s electrical activity....
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Advancements in Organic Nanoparticles
17 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent PNAS study explores the effects of hyperbranching and chemical cross-linking on organic nanoparticles (oNPs), creating a dense...
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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Experiences Rare Failure
16 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket following the failure of its upper-stage engine. ...
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NITI Aayog Unveils GearShift Challenge to Accelerate Zero-Emission Truck Adoption in India
16 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: NITI Aayog, in collaboration with IIM Bangalore, Smart Freight Centre India, CALSTART/Drive to Zero, and WRI India, launched the...
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Wolbachia Bacteria: Manipulators of Sex and Survival in Insects
16 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers from Shenyang Agricultural University found that Wolbachia bacteria caused the wasp Encarsia formosa to completely eliminate males, as...
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Galaxies’ “Heart and Lungs” Prevent Premature Ageing
15 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Astrophysicists at the University of Kent, in a study published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, suggest...
