Tag: Science and Technology

Context: Researchers at The University of Western Australia conducted an experiment explaining how volcanoes bring green metals from deep within the Earth to its surface.   More on News In an experiment imitating volcanic conditions, researchers identified a key additive needed to enhance magma’s ability to effectively transport green metals.   Key Highlights Green metals,…

Context: The National Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (NFSSM) Alliance has launched ‘India for the World’. It is an infographic platform showcasing India’s progress in Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM) and the efforts of states in promoting safe and sustainable sanitation practices globally. India has made significant strides in FSSM by building over 1,000…

Context: A study published in the Nuclear Science and Techniques journal implies an experiment focused on the one-neutron stripping phenomenon involving lithium-6 and bismuth-209 nuclei conducted at Legnaro National Laboratory.   Research Findings: Research shows that one-neutron stripping processes produce results similar to full-fusion reactions, especially near the nuclear barrier energy. Study shows that one-neutron…

Context: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi successfully hosted the first Networking Event of Department of Telecommunications (DoT)’s Sangam – Digital Twin initiative.   More on News:  The event brought out comprehensive blueprints for Digital Twin-enabled solutions, addressing challenges and leveraging diverse data sources.  These will guide the design of solutions, define roles, identify customers,…

Context: From glowing corals to vomiting shrimp, animals have employed bioluminescence as a means of communication for millions of years, yet scientists still have unanswered questions about it.   Historical Fascination: Aristotle’s Observations: Over 2,000 years ago, Aristotle described “cold light” in detail, marking the first recorded observations of bioluminescence. Modern Pioneers: Emmett Chappelle, a…

Context : Researchers from Yonsei University in South Korea have developed a groundbreaking new food product, a “non-vegetarian rice” that mimics the taste and nutritional profile of meat.   More On News Scientists have meticulously crafted this hybrid rice in a laboratory setting.  By injecting Beef cells into rice grains coated with fish gelatin,they have…

Context: The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) announces two significant calls for proposals aimed at catalysing innovation and technological advancement in the telecommunications sector.   More on news: These initiatives underscore DoT’s commitment to fostering indigenous R&D, promoting IP creation, and achieving inclusive digital growth across India. These proposals are under the categories- ‘5G Intelligent Village’…

Mifepristone also known by the brand name RU-486  is a medication used to terminate pregnancy in combination with misoprostol.  It is a non-surgical safe and effective procedure for medical abortion. It is also used in a different form to treat Cushing’s syndrome, a hormonal disorder.   How it works: The process begins with the administration…

Context: A recent study suggests teleparallel gravity as a possible solution to issues such as Hubble tension and dark energy that general relativity theory cannot address.   More on News A cosmologist from Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, and co-researchers published a paper in the journal Physics of the Dark Universe.…

Context: Research from Shanghai-based Fudan University suggests that artemisinin anti-malarial drugs have the potential to treat symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.   More on News Recent research suggests that a common antimalarial medication may be able to reduce symptoms associated with PCOS, although effective treatments are still not available. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an…

What is  Hearing Loss? A person is said to have hearing loss if they are not able to hear as well as someone with normal hearing, meaning hearing thresholds of 20 dB or better in both ears.  It often indicates defects in the ear’s process of converting sound into electrical signals sent to the brain.…

What is a Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP)? A cryptographic method enabling one party (the prover) to convince another party (the verifier) of the truth of a statement without revealing any additional information. Prover: Provides a mathematical proof to demonstrate the validity of a statement. Verifier: Examines the proof to accept or reject it. Communication: Multiple rounds…

Context: Researchers at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a crystalline carbon nitride membrane.   More on News: This new technology could bring significant changes to the lithium extraction industry. A study published in Science Advances presents “congener-welded” crystalline carbon nitride membranes with bio-inspired…

Context: The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, is actively engaged in the development of a strontium optical atomic clock.   More on News Indian astronomers from Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics are developing a similar clock using ytterbium ions. A study published in Nature has introduced a portable optical atomic clock…

Context: BRICS ministers, during their meeting in Russia, reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability of outer space activities and preventing an arms race in outer space (PAROS) and it is weaponization.   More on News:  They reaffirmed commitment to strengthen BRICS Strategic Partnership across politics and security, economy, finance, cultural and people-to-people exchanges.…