Scientists find proof pain-sensing cells are either male or female. Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: A study led by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers, recently published in the journal Brain, demonstrated for the first time functional sexual dimorphism in nociceptors, the nerve cells responsible for perceiving pain. Why do we […]
In an electric vehicle, what is regenerative braking? Sub: Science and tech Sec: Basic science Context: What is braking? Braking is the mechanism by which an automotive vehicle in motion slows down. A vehicle moving faster has more kinetic energy than a vehicle moving slower, so the process of braking removes (mostly) kinetic […]
How jumping genes and RNA bridges promise to shake up biomedicine Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: On June 26, Nature Published a paper describing a new RNA-guided gene editing system. What are jumping genes: Transposable elements (TEs), also known as “jumping genes,” are DNA sequences that move from one location on […]
What is the Internet Archive and why is it facing a backlash from book publishers? Sub: Science and tech Sec: Awareness in IT Context: Internet Archive, parent of Wayback Machine, is facing a serious legal hurdle from book publishers. What is the Internet Archive? The Internet Archive is an American nonprofit digital library […]
Why Karnataka is cracking down on vendors of pani puri and gobi manchurian Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: Karnataka’s food safety department has initiated a statewide crackdown on street food vendors to address the use of artificial food colouring and other harmful agents. Health Concerns: Since March, three orders have been […]
The ANRF plan has got off on the wrong foot Sub: Science and tech Sec: Msc Context: In 2023, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament to enhance research in India’s universities and colleges. ANRF Act 2023: It seeks to regulate all research and development in […]
FSSAI mandates salt, sugar, and fat info in bold Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: New nutritional labelling proposals by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). FSSAI aims to enhance consumer awareness by mandating the highlighting of nutritional information (total sugars, salt, saturated fat) in bold letters on food […]