Alzheimer’s cure Subject :Science and Technology Section: Health/Disease Context: Central University of Rajasthan (CUoR) has evolved an ingenious concept of food sustainability for combating age-related neurodegenerative ailments such as Alzheimer’s. What is the concept evolved by the researchers? The researchers found that the intake of dairy proteins can reduce the occurrence of Alzheimer’s […]
Bubble of secrets: Here’s what the new 3D map of a gigantic cosmic cavity tells us about the universe Subject: Science & tech Section :Space Context: New research on a giant cosmic cavity that surrounds the solar system could reveal the universe’s secrets, including questions about the origins of stars. Details: Researchers from […]
Roman secret to durable architecture? Self-healing concrete Subject: Science & Tech Section :Msc Roman architecture: For many years, researchers assumed the key to the ancient concrete’s durability was based on one ingredient: Pozzolanic material, such as volcanic ash from the area of Pozzuoli on the Bay of Naples. Recent findings: Under closer examination, […]
What is NOTAM and why its failure led to grounding of thousands of US flights Subject: Science and Technology Context: Thousands of flights were grounded in the US early Wednesday after a major glitch in the computer system. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that flights were grounded due to the failure […]
VSHORAD missile system Subject: Science and Technology Context: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to procure the Very Short Range Air Defence System or VSHORAD (IR Homing) missile system, designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), among other weapon systems for the Army and Navy […]
A new method of deposition of Nickel alloy coatings Subject :Science and Technology Concept: A new method of deposition of Nickel alloy coatings on high-performance materials in engineering applications can replace environmentally toxic chrome coatings. The coatings obtained are also highly corrosion-resistant and useful for the plastic ware industry. With ever-increasing demand for […]
Prithvi- ll tactical ballistic missile test successfully Subject : Science and Technology Context: India successfully carried out a test launch of tactical ballistic missile Prithvi-II from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the Odisha coast. The missile struck its target with high accuracy. The user training launch successfully validated all operational and technical […]
Microsoft to invest in Open AI: A closer look at the company behind ChatGPT and Dall-E Subject: Science and Technology Context: Microsoft is reportedly in talks to invest $10 billion into AI research powerhouse OpenAI, which could bring its valuation to $29 billion. Details: Recently OpenAI has launched its AI chatbot capable of […]
It Is Not Just Size That Separates the Human Brain from Other Living Primates Subject :Science and Technology Context: Results of a study we published in Nature Ecology & Evolution show that the way the different parts of the human brain evolved separates us from our primate relatives. Results of the study: Mammalian […]
Mini-grids: Africa’s new tool to improve energy access, empower livelihoods Subject: Science and Technology Context: Africa Mini-grids Program (AMP) is a specialised support initiative that was started to provide electricity at economies of scale, promote increased commercial investment with new growth opportunities and novel business models to some of the poorest African countries. […]