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Agnibaan SOrTeD Rocket

March 20, 2024

Agnikul Cosmos is a Chennai-based, IIT-Madras-incubated space start-up that is set to create history by launching India’s first rocket from a private launchpad on March 22, 2023. The company’s first rocket, named Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD), will be ..

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Grok Chatbot

March 20, 2024

Grok is a generative AI chatbot developed by xAI, a company founded by Elon Musk. xAI announced that it had made Grok open source, fulfilling a promise made by Musk a week ago. The decision to open source Grok came ..

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Human Gut Bacteria Aid in Plant Cellulose Digestion

March 18, 2024

A recent study published in the journal Science has shed light on previously undescribed human gut bacteria that play a crucial role in the digestion of plant cellulose. These bacteria, which are abundant in ancient and hunter-gatherer microbiomes but scarce ..

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Astrophysical Tau Neutrinos

March 18, 2024

Scientists from the IceCube Neutrino Observatory have announced a discovery of evidence for the elusive astrophysical tau neutrinos or ‘ghost particles’. Neutrinos are tiny subatomic particles that rarely interact with matter, making them challenging to detect. However, their ability to ..

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Fusion Transcript in Head and Neck Cancer

March 18, 2024

Head and neck cancer is a type of cancer that affects the mouth, nose, throat, larynx, sinuses, and salivary glands. It is the sixth most common cancer worldwide, with over 650,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Despite advances in treatment, ..

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India’s New Semiconductor Projects

March 15, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for three semiconductor projects worth approximately Rs 1.25 trillion. These projects are set to transform India into a global semiconductor hub, driving economic growth and fostering innovation in the country. The ..

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