Do dead stars crash with the light of 500 million suns? Subject : Science and Tech Section: Space tech Context: Recent findings propose an extraordinary connection between these enigmatic bursts and the collision of two neutron stars, a cosmic event that unleashes gravitational waves and a luminosity rivaling the brilliance of 500 million […]
UK detects first human case of new swine flu strain Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: First human case of flu strain similar to pig virus detected More about the news: Health officials in the UK are investigating the first confirmed case of a new strain of swine flu, identified as […]
NASA’s Bill Nelson meets Jitendra Singh, discusses mission to space station Subject :Science and Tech Section: Space technology Context: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson met Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Tuesday to discuss India’s research interests during the joint mission to the International Space Station (ISS) next year for which the U.S. will be training an Indian astronaut. Key Highlights: Training Collaboration: NASA commits to assisting in the training of an Indian astronaut selected by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). ISS […]
GPS spoofing Subject : Science and Tech Section: Space technology Context: Electronic warfare in the Middle East and Ukraine is affecting air travel far from the battlefields, unnerving pilots and exposing an unintended consequence of a tactic that experts say will become more common. Planes are losing satellite signals, flights have been diverted […]
Mylab and Ekincare to promote Serum Institute’s nasal flu vaccine among corporates Subject :Science and Tech Section: Health In the news: Diagnostics solutions provider Mylab is partnering with Ekincare to promote the nasal influenza vaccine NASOVAC-S4, developed by the Serum Institute of India (SII), among corporates. Ekincare: Ekincare is a corporate health benefits […]
The mechanism that removes unfit cells before you’re born Subject : Science and Tech Section: Biotech Context: In 2016, Manvendra Singh re-analysed previously published gene expression data from an early human embryo, and spotted a new group of cells that hadn’t been seen before. These cells didn’t become a part of the later stages of the embryo and were elim-inated early in development . Important findings of the Study: A new group […]
Webb space telescope spots ‘teenage’ galaxies Subject : Science and Tech Section: Space technology Context The James Webb Space Telescope has provided detailed insights into slightly older galaxies, known as ‘teenagers’ in galactic terms, shedding light on their evolution and unique characteristics. This research is part of the CECILIA Survey, utilizing Webb to […]
Fibre optic cables: its origins, working and different functions Subject : Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: During COVID-19 pandemic, optical fibre highlighted the crucial role of the internet in maintaining global connectivity, facilitated largely by high-speed internet connections. These connections, enabling video chats, online payments, and virtual meetings, largely depend […]
What are the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Pharma Companies? Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: In the last 10 days, two Indian companies have come in for serious observations from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on their non-adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices(cGMP). Good Manufacturing Practices Good Manufacturing […]
Fresh China outbreak attributed to multiple known pathogens Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: China has set at rest fears surrounding its recent outbreak of a mysterious pneumonia-like illness and informed the World Health Organization (WHO) that there has been a general increase in respiratory illnesses due to multiple known pathogens […]