Lots of ‘breakthroughs’, still no cure. Do the new dementia drugs bring us any closer? Subject :Science and Technology Context- What is Dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term to describe a group of conditions characterised by a loss of brain function; this includes the ability to remember, plan and make decisions. In Australia, […]
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Subject :Science and Technology Context- Over 50% of life-threatening bacterial infections are becoming resistant to treatment: WHO Report- Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) report Findings based on 2020 data from 87 countries. Published by- World Health Organisation (WHO) The report, for the first time, analyzes antimicrobial resistance […]
Understanding the cosmos: Bizarre flash of light traced back to kilonova a billion light years away Subject : Science and Technology Context- A flash of light in the sky that astounded scientists by lasting close to a minute has been traced back to an explosion a billion light years away. The discovery has […]
Toilets spew invisible aerosol plumes with every flush — here’s the proof, captured by high-powered lasers Subject : Science and Technology Context- Every time you flush a toilet, it releases plumes of tiny water droplets into the air around you. These droplets, called aerosol plumes, can spread pathogens from human waste and expose […]
Bt Brinjal biopiracy case: Apex court restores PIL in Karnataka HC after nearly a decade Subject : Science and Technology What is the issue? In 2012, Environment Support Group (ESG), a non-profit that works to mainstream environmental and social justice in decision-making, filed a PIL before the Karnataka High Court. The PIL was […]
Oldest known DNA paints a picture of a once-lush arctic world Subject: Science and Technology About the discovery- Location-KapKobenhavn in Northern Greenland’s permafrost, a region 600 miles from the north pole. Species discovered- 135 species of animal and plants (120 plant species out of which 75 are new). These species include Mastodons (a […]
Over 9 GW of nuclear power capacity in works Subject : Science and technology Context :India will add a total of 9.4 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power capacity in the coming areas over the present installed capacity of around 6.7 GW with projects of 8.7 GW under construction and another 700 megawatts (MW) […]
ISRO inks MoU with Social Alpha to create SpIN Subject: Science and Technology Context: ISRO inks MoU with Social Alpha to establish SpaceTech Innovation Network Concept: Social Alpha is a multistage innovation, curation and venture development platform for science and technology start-ups. It addresses the most critical social, economic, and environmental challenges through […]
What is OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot, why it has become a viral sensation Subject : Science and Technology What is ChatGPT- OpenAI has created ChatGPT, a start-up focused on artificial intelligence and its potential use cases. OpenAI’s notable investors include Microsoft, Khosla Ventures and Reid Hoffman’s charitable foundation. It is based on the company’s […]
What does Elon Musk’s brain chip company Neuralink do? Subject : Science and Technology Context- WHAT IS NEURALINK DEVELOPING? Founded in 2016 by Musk and a group of engineers, Neuralink is building a brain chip interface that can be implanted within the skull, which it says could eventually help disabled patients to move […]