Science and Technology

Codon Deoptimisation Technology

Context: Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL) has achieved a significant milestone in the fight against COVID-19.    More...

Unique Day-Night Behavior of Mars’ Crustal Magnetic Field

Context: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) recently explored the crustal magnetic field of Mars and made intriguing...

Chandipura Virus Outbreak in India

Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently reported that the current outbreak of the Chandipura virus (CHPV) in India...

Addressing New age Technological Governance challenges

Context: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS ) largely retains the Indian Penal Code (IPC), adding only 19 offences, all drawn...

Alert Issued for Oropouche Virus Disease

Context: Recently more than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba have been diagnosed with Oropouche virus disease prompting...

Sonoluminescence: The Phenomenon of Light from Sound

Context: The human eye’s remarkable sensitivity to light has intrigued many, revealing insights into phenomena like sonoluminescence, where sound waves...

The Shrinking Y Chromosome: A Prelude to a ‘Sex Gene War’?

Context: Recent studies reveal that the Y chromosome, crucial for male sex determination, has been progressively shrinking and could eventually...

Lithium

Context: A new study reveals that Chile’s Atacama salt flat is sinking at a rate of 1 to 2 centimetres...

Polygraph Test

Context: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) commenced the process of conducting polygraph examinations of the key suspects in the...

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Context: Researchers from Tongji University and South China Agricultural University published a perspective outlining a comprehensive approach to PFAS remediation....

Mitochondria

Context: A study has found that mitochondria in our brain cells often transfer their DNA into the nucleus, where it...

The Hayflick Limit

Context: A biomedical researcher renowned for his pivotal discovery regarding cellular ageing, passed away on August 1 at the age...

ISDra2TnpB

Context: A collaborative team from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Pennsylvania State University has developed a groundbreaking...

Juice Rerouted to Venus in World’s First Lunar-Earth Flyby

Context: The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) has completed the world’s first lunar-Earth flyby, setting a...

Brain-Inspired Navigation Technology

Context: In the rapidly advancing world of robotics, a groundbreaking approach has emerged, transforming how robots perceive, navigate, and interact...