Advancements in Synthetic Human Embryo Models: A Comprehensive Overview Subject: Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Introduction: Scientists from the Weizmann Institute have achieved a remarkable feat by creating synthetic human embryo models that closely resemble 14-day-old embryos. Unlike traditional methods, these models do not rely on sperm, eggs, or a womb. This groundbreaking […]
Unfolding dementia epidemic requires dealing with huge shortfalls in infrastructure and awareness Subject: Science and Technology Section: Health Introduction India’s elderly population is projected to reach 20 crore by 2031, leading to an increased demand for a national action plan to address Alzheimer’s and dementia. Rising Dementia Cases in India A multicentric study […]
India needs innovation in cell chemistry to leapfrog in the battery race Subject: Science and technology Section: Msc Introduction India has made significant progress in electric vehicle (EV) battery research, particularly in the field of cathode chemistry. The collaboration between Altmin and the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials […]
Finally, physicists have a way to ‘see’ inside short-lived nuclei Subject: Science and technology Section: Msc Introduction Physicists in Japan have made a significant breakthrough by developing a novel technique that allows them to “see” inside short-lived atomic nuclei, addressing a long-standing problem in nuclear physics. This development utilizes electron scattering and a […]
Aditya-L1 successfully undergoes the second earth-bound manoeuvre: ISRO Subject : Science and technology Section : Space technology Aditya-L1’s Second Earth-bound Manoeuvre Successful execution of the second Earth-bound manoeuver. Conducted from ISTRAC (ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network), Bengaluru. Tracking by ground stations at Mauritius, Bengaluru, and Port Blair. Performed on September 5, resulting […]
In C.R. Rao’s Life, the Importance of Building – And Nurturing – Institutions Subject : Science and technology Section : Msc Introduction Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao, (10 September 1920 – 22 August 2023), commonly known as C. R. Rao, was an Indian-American mathematician and statistician. In 2023, Rao was awarded the International Prize in […]
Chandrayaan-3 findings show moon is habitable Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space technology Context: Ever since the Vikram lander touched down on the lunar surface, there has been a steady flow of data and information from the instruments onboard the lander and the rover. Habitability of Moon: The information indicates that the moon […]
Amazon to invest $15 million in nature-based projects in Asia-Pacific region Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space technology Context: Amazon has announced a $15-million allocation for nature-based solutions in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Right Now Climate Fund: The allocation draws from Amazon’s $100-million Right Now Climate Fund for Nature-based Solutions. created in 2019 […]
Aditya-L1: its functioning and purpose Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space technology Context: Launched on 2 September 2023, the observations from Adtiya L1 will help in understanding the dynamics of the Sun and how solar variability impacts the climate on Earth and affects the space weather. Lagrange point: Lagrange point 1 or L1 […]
Indian group proposes radical new way to settle universe expansion dispute Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space technology Introduction to Universe Expansion The Big Bang marked the universe’s origin as a hot, dense point beyond spacetime. It initiated a rapid expansion, leading to the creation of matter, galaxies, stars, and cosmic structures. This […]