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New Bacteria Species Conducts Electricity

The discovery of a new species of bacteria, Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis, has opened new avenues in the field of bioelectricity. This bacterium, found on the central Oregon coast,...

April 28, 2025

South Asian Tree Shrews

Recent research by the Zoological Survey of India has transformed the understanding of South Asian tree shrews. This study, published in the journal Ecology and Evolution, challenges previous...

April 26, 2025

Coal Black Tree Snake

Recently, a remarkable discovery was made in the lush rainforests of Papua New Guinea. Herpetologist Fred Kraus identified a new species of snake known as Dendrelaphis anthracina, or...

April 24, 2025

Zero-Stage Lung Cancer

Zero-stage lung cancer, also known as Stage 0 lung cancer or carcinoma in situ, represents the earliest form of lung cancer. In 2023, veteran actor Sharmila Tagore publicly...

April 24, 2025

Mehrgarh’s Agricultural History

Recent archaeological findings have transformed our understanding of Mehrgarh, one of South Asia’s earliest farming settlements. Previously dated to around 8000 BCE, new research suggests that its agricultural...

April 24, 2025

Shenzhou-20 Mission

On April 24, 2025, China will launch its Shenzhou-20 mission, carrying three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. This mission coincides with China’s 10th Space Day, celebrating its...

April 24, 2025

Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder

Scientists are currently developing a Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder (QGGPf) that can detect minute variations in gravity from low Earth orbit. These subtle shifts can reveal critical information...

April 24, 2025

Gonorrhoea

Recent advancements in the treatment of gonorrhoea have emerged with the introduction of a new oral antibiotic, gepotidacin. This drug has shown promising results in clinical trials, effectively...

April 23, 2025

India’s First Quantum Computing Village

Recently, the Government of Andhra Pradesh made strides towards establishing India’s first Quantum Computing Village in Amaravati. This initiative aims to create a pioneering ecosystem for quantum computing...

April 23, 2025

Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor

India is on the brink of advancement in its nuclear energy sector with the commissioning of its first Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. This...

April 22, 2025

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