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What is HKU5-CoV-2?

Recent research has brought to light a new bat coronavirus named HKU5-CoV-2. This discovery was made at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China. Scientists have noted its...

February 24, 2025

AI Tools for Real-Time Antibiotic Resistance Tracking

A collaborative initiative involving IIIT-Delhi, CHRI-PATH, Tata 1mg, and the Indian Council of Medical Research has led to the development of AMRSense. This AI-powered tool analyses routine hospital...

February 22, 2025

Sinking of Iraq’s Zagros Mountains

Recent geological studies have revealed that the northern region of Iraq, particularly around the Zagros Mountains, is experiencing slow but geological changes. A research team has identified a...

February 22, 2025

Technology Adoption Fund

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has recently launched a ₹500-crore Technology Adoption Fund (TAF). This initiative aims to support space technology firms, particularly startups...

February 21, 2025

NVIDIA Develops Evo 2

Nvidia has developed Evo 2, the largest artificial intelligence system dedicated to biological research. Announced in 2025, this system aims to revolutionise medicine and genetics. Evo 2 can...

February 21, 2025

Majorana 1 Quantum Chip

Microsoft has recently introduced Majorana 1, a quantum chip that promises enhanced reliability and scalability of qubits. This development marks advancement in quantum computing technology. Microsoft aims to...

February 20, 2025

Double Pneumonia

Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Roman Catholic Church, is currently hospitalised due to double pneumonia. This condition arose from a complex respiratory infection exacerbated by his...

February 20, 2025

Nocturnal Bull Ants Navigate Using Polarised Moonlight

Recent studies have revealed that nocturnal bull ants, specifically Myrmecia pyriformis and Myrmecia midas, utilise polarised moonlight for navigation during foraging. This discovery, made by researchers at Macquarie...

February 20, 2025

Beryllium-10 Anomaly in Pacific Ocean

Recent research has revealed an intriguing anomaly in the concentration of the radioactive isotope beryllium-10, which occurred approximately 10 million years ago. This discovery, based on rock samples...

February 20, 2025

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Cases in Andhra Pradesh

Recently, the state of Andhra Pradesh has witnessed a rise in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases, prompting government action. The Chief Minister has ordered an investigation into the outbreak....

February 19, 2025

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