Science and Technology

Neutron Transfer in Weakly Bound Nuclei

Context: A study published in the Nuclear Science and Techniques journal implies an experiment focused on the one-neutron stripping phenomenon...

Indiconema: A New Diatom Genus Discovered in India’s Ghats

Context: Researchers from the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology,...

Sangam-Digital Twin Initiative

Context: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi successfully hosted the first Networking Event of Department of Telecommunications (DoT)’s Sangam –...

Neglected Tropical Diseases

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of conditions caused by a variety of pathogens (including viruses, bacteria, parasites,...

Bioluminescence: An Overview

Context: From glowing corals to vomiting shrimp, animals have employed bioluminescence as a means of communication for millions of years,...

Meaty rice

Context : Researchers from Yonsei University in South Korea have developed a groundbreaking new food product, a “non-vegetarian rice” that...

5G Intelligent Village and Quantum Encryption Algorithm

Context: The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) announces two significant calls for proposals aimed at catalysing innovation and technological advancement in...

Mifepristone Drug: Medical Abortion Medication

Mifepristone also known by the brand name RU-486  is a medication used to terminate pregnancy in combination with misoprostol.  It...

Teleparallel Gravity: New Approach to Understanding the Expanding Universe

Context: A recent study suggests teleparallel gravity as a possible solution to issues such as Hubble tension and dark energy...

Artemisinin: A Malaria Drug to Treat PCOS

Context: Research from Shanghai-based Fudan University suggests that artemisinin anti-malarial drugs have the potential to treat symptoms of polycystic ovary...

Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Patients with earing Loss

What is  Hearing Loss? A person is said to have hearing loss if they are not able to hear as...

Understanding Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Exploring Blockchain Privacy in Depth

What is a Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP)? A cryptographic method enabling one party (the prover) to convince another party (the verifier)...

New Carbon Nitride Membrane

Context: Researchers at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed...

Xylitol

Context: According to a recent study artificial sweeteners in chewing gum and even toothpaste can give you blood clots, heart...

New Portable Atomic Clock

Context: The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, is actively engaged in the development of a strontium optical...