What are Acoustic Side Channel Attacks and how is AI used to increase its accuracy? Subject :Science and technology Section: Space technology Introduction Research paper: “A Practical Deep Learning-Based Acoustic Side Channel Attack on Keyboards” Published and supported by the ethics committee of Durham University, U.K. AI used to decode passwords by analyzing […]
Xenotransplantation Subject :Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Context: After decades of failed attempts, last year, University of Maryland surgeons tried to save a dying man with a pig heart — and he survived for two months. What is Xenotransplantation: Xenotransplantation is any procedure that involves the transplantation, implantation, or infusion into a human […]
Gene-edited mustard Subject :Science and tech Section: Biotechnology Context: Recently, Indian scientists developed the first ever Gene edited low-pungent mustard that is pest and disease-resistant. More about the news: Indian scientists have developed the first ever low-pungent mustard that is pest and disease-resistant. It is based on CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, while being non-GM […]
INS Vagir Subject: Science and Technology Section: Defence Context: For the first time, the Indian Navy’s INS Vagir, a Scorpene-class submarine, has been deployed to Australia on an extended-range mission. More about INS Vagir: It is a Kalvari-class submarine, which includes vessels, such as the INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, INS Karanj, INS Vela […]
CSIR’s New Lotus Variety ‘Namoh 108’: A Grand Gift to PM Modi Subject: Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Context Union Science Minister Jitendra Singh unveils the ‘Namoh 108’ lotus variety at CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow. The variety is described as a grand gift to PM Narendra Modi, recognizing his relentless zeal and […]
“Oil-eating” Microbes and Hydrocarbon Biodegradation Subject: Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Introduction: Alcanivorax borkumensis bacteria have specialized biofilm formation Reshaping oil droplets increases the consumption rate The study investigates the optimization of oil biodegradation and consumption mechanisms Obligate Hydrocarbonoclastic Bacteria (OHCB) and Bioremediation OHCB uniquely consumes hydrocarbons as its sole carbon and energy […]
Observations of Wolf-Rayet Star Indicate Potential Magnetar Formation in Supernova Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space technology Introduction: Observations and stellar evolution models suggest a connection between a Wolf-Rayet star and magnetar production during a supernova. This study offers insights into the formation process of magnetars, which are characterized by extremely powerful magnetic […]
India’s first 3D-printed post office inaugurated in Bengaluru: How does 3D printing work? Subject: Science and Technology Section: Msc Context: India’s first 3D-printed post office was virtually inaugurated by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Bengaluru’s Cambridge Layout on Friday (August 18). Details: Multinational company Larsen & Toubro Limited built the post office with […]
Bacterial reshaping speeds hydrocarbon breakdown Subject: Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Context: Specialized marine bacteria that bloom following oil spills form unique biofilms that reshape the oil droplets, allowing more bacteria to feed at once. The finding improves scientists’ understanding of the processes that drive biodegradation of spilled oil. Details: The bacterium Alcanivorax […]
Are turmeric supplements advisable? Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Why in news: Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), the country’s regulator of medicines, medical devices and biologicals, issued a medical advisory last week warning Australians of the risk of liver injury from using medicines and herbal supplements containing turmeric or its active ingredient, […]