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Niallia tiangongensis

Recent research aboard the Tiangong Space Station has revealed a new bacterial species named Niallia tiangongensis. This discovery occurred during the Shenzhou 15 mission, which returned to Earth...

May 23, 2025

Jayant Narlikar’s Hoyle-Narlikar Theory of Gravity

Jayant Narlikar, a prominent Indian astrophysicist, passed away on May 20, 2025. He was renowned for his contributions to theoretical physics, particularly the Hoyle-Narlikar theory of gravity. This...

May 21, 2025

Breakthrough in Sodium-Ion Battery Technology

The race for efficient energy storage has intensified as the world moves towards electrification. Traditional lithium-ion batteries have been the backbone of this shift. However, their high costs...

May 20, 2025

A-to-I mRNA Editing

Recent studies have reignited interest in A-to-I mRNA editing, a process that adds complexity to our understanding of genetics. This editing mechanism, involving the conversion of adenosine (A)...

May 20, 2025

Ancient Solar Storms

Recent research has revealed a colossal solar storm that struck Earth approximately 14,300 years ago. This event is now recognised as the most powerful solar storm ever detected....

May 20, 2025

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is health issue affecting men globally. Recent developments highlight the importance of awareness and early diagnosis. The diagnosis of former U.S. President Joe Biden has brought...

May 20, 2025

Bird-Wing Solar Event

The “Bird-Wing” event is solar eruption observed recently by NASA satellites. This visually striking phenomenon featured plasma shaped like wings, ejected from the Sun’s northern hemisphere. The plasma...

May 20, 2025

Solid-State Battery

Recent advancements in solid-state battery technology have shown promise in enhancing battery longevity and performance. Researchers have identified that mechanical laws play important role in addressing issues like...

May 19, 2025

Gender Disparity in STEM Education and Workforce

The issue of gender disparity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields remains concern globally. Despite various initiatives, only 35 per cent of STEM graduates are women....

May 19, 2025

PSLV-C61 Mission Failure

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) faced setback with the failure of the PSLV-C61 mission on May 18, 2025. This mission aimed to launch the Earth observation satellite...

May 19, 2025

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