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Oilfields Amendment Bill, 2024

The Rajya Sabha recently passed amendments to the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, of 1948, which marks an important step towards modernising energy policies and achieving green energy...

December 7, 2024

Google Opens Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad

Telangana has partnered with Google to establish the Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in Hyderabad, which marks India’s first GSEC and the fifth globally. The centre’s focus is...

December 6, 2024

Trouessartia thalassina and Proterothrix sibillae: New Feather Mites Discovered

A team of Romanian researchers has recently identified two new species of feather mites in Meghalaya’s subtropical forests. This discovery occurred during a study of local bird populations,...

December 6, 2024

Breakthrough Discovery for Malaria and Covid-19 Treatment

Recent research from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has revealed findings that could enhance treatments for malaria and Covid-19. Scientists discovered the very important role of the human protein...

December 6, 2024

New A(H5N1) Avian Flu Strain Shows Increase Airborne Spread

A new strain of bird flu, A(H5N1) has emerged and spreads more easily through the air, which was first identified by a dairy worker in Texas. The strain...

December 6, 2024

The Homo Juluensis Discovery: A New Chapter

Recent research has revealed a long-lost human species named Homo juluensis, which could reshape our understanding of human evolution. Scientists previously viewed evolution as a linear process and...

December 6, 2024

India Leads in Mobile Malware Attacks

Recent data from Zscaler ThreatLabz reveals that India has become the primary target for mobile malware attacks. The report covers mobile threat transactions from June 2023 to May...

December 5, 2024

Subabul Seedpods Show Promise for Diabetes Management

Recent research marks the potential of Subabul seedpods in managing insulin resistance associated with type II diabetes. This traditional medicinal plant, known scientifically as Leucaena leucocephala, is prevalent...

December 5, 2024

What is ecDNA?

Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) has gained attention in cancer research. Recent studies have found it in many types of tumours, showing its key role in cancer biology. Discovery and...

December 5, 2024

What is Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis?

Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) poses global health threat, claims approximately 340,000 lives annually. The disease is particularly lethal for individuals with pre-existing lung conditions. Research from AIIMS in...

December 4, 2024

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