Saturn’s moon Mimas may have ocean under its crust Subject: Science and tech Section: Space tech What is Mima? Mimas is the smallest of the major moons of Saturn-known as the “big seven” or the “inner moons”. Nicknamed “Death Star” for the resemblance of its cratered surface to a space station in the […]

    Hundred years ago, Satyendra Nath Bose changed physics forever Subject: Science and tech Section: Space tech  Introduction : A fractured, disjointed picture of a new ‘quantum theory’ was emerging in the middle of the biggest upheaval in physics during 1924 . This year marks 100 years of Bose’s discovery. Bose was born in […]

    SpaceX launches Intuitive Machines’ private ‘Odysseus’ Moon lander Subject: Science and tech Section: Space tech Context: SpaceX launched Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 mission, which could be the first private moon lander to make a lunar soft landing if it succeeds. More on news: It will become the first American spacecraft to gently set down […]

    What our ancestors’ genomes can tell us about modern health Subject: Science and tech Section: Biotech Context: Researchers recently use sequences of ancestral DNA to understand genetic diseases that affected ancient humans and onto the medicines and tools that early human communities used. Ancient DNA (aDNA) studies along with cutting-edge genomic techniques can […]

    T cells hold hope against refractory multiple myeloma Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: Scientists have engineered a new variant of cancer-fighting T cells that can suppress multiple myeloma tumours in mice while showing superior persistence and endurance compared with standard CAR T cell designs. The new cells’ promising effects and durability […]

    The bubonic plague is back. Should you be worried? Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: Health officials in Oregon, US confirmed the first case of bubonic plague in the state since 2005. More on news: According to various reports, the person probably got the disease from a sick pet cat. Between 1346 […]

    Why is the GSLV rocket nicknamed ‘naughty boy’? Subject: Science and tech Section: Space tech Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation’s meteorological satellite, INSAT-3DS, was successfully placed into its intended orbit by Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle F14 (GSLV-F14) on Saturday. More on news: The mission was crucial for the GSLV rocket nicknamed ‘naughty boy’ […]

    Is Russia testing a new anti-satellite weapon? Subject: Science and tech Section: defence Context: On February 15, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby confirmed the claims referred to a space-based “anti-satellite weapon” of Russian provenance. Mr. Kirby also said Russia hadn’t yet deployed the ‘capability’— meaning the object wasn’t yet in orbit […]

    Genetically modified bananas approved by regulators for the first time Subject: Science and tech Section: Biotechnology Context: For the first time, a genetically modified strain of the Cavendish banana, engineered to resist a destructive fungal disease, has been authorized for farm cultivation in Australia and New Zealand. Details: The Australian Office of the […]

    INSAT-3DS MISSION TO BE LAUNCHED FROM SRIHARIKOTA Subject: Science and tech Section: Space technology Context: The GSLV-F14 carrying INSAT-3DS will launch from Sriharikota’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 5:35 p.m. tomorrow, according to ISRO. It marks the 16th GSLV flight and the 10th with the indigenous cryo stage, with the seventh operational flight […]