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What is Gravitational Lensing?

January 10, 2025

Recent advancements in astrophysics have led to a groundbreaking discovery involving the identification of 44 previously unknown stars within a distant galaxy cluster. This research, conducted by the Centre for Frontier Science at Chiba University, Japan, and supported by over ..

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Role of Androgen Receptors in Avian Sexual Development

January 10, 2025

Recent research from the Max Planck Institute of Biological Intelligence and Technical University, Munich, has revealed findings regarding androgen receptors in birds. Traditionally, androgens such as testosterone have been associated primarily with male sexual development. However, this study indicates that ..

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Key Initiatives Launched at Genome India Data Conclave

January 10, 2025

India has made leap towards self-reliance in genomics. At the Genome India Data Conclave in New Delhi, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that India now possesses its own genomic data. This achievement marks a very important moment for the ..

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Quantum Computing – A 2025 Perspective

January 10, 2025

Recent advancements in quantum computing have positioned the technology at the forefront of scientific innovation. As the United Nations has proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the global race to develop full-scale quantum computers intensifies. ..

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Two Rare Neuroptera Species Discovered in Kerala

January 9, 2025

Recent research in Kerala has revealed two rare species belonging to the Order Neuroptera. The Shadpada Entomology Research Lab (SERL) at Christ College has documented these findings, which include Glenochrysa zeylanica and Indophanes barbara. The rediscovery of Glenochrysa zeylanica marks ..

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What is NISAR Mission?

January 9, 2025

The NISAR mission, a collaborative effort between NASA and ISRO, aims to revolutionise Earth observation. To be launched in March 2025 from ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre, this dual-band radar satellite will monitor Earth’s land and ice surfaces with remarkable ..

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What is “Toxic Male Technique” in Mosquito Control?

January 9, 2025

Recent advancements in genetic engineering have opened new avenues for pest control. Australian scientists have proposed a novel method to combat tropical diseases caused by mosquitoes. This method involves genetically modifying male mosquitoes to produce toxic semen that kills female ..

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First US Death from H5N1 Bird Flu

January 8, 2025

In January 2025, a Louisiana resident became the first person in the United States to die from the H5N1 bird flu virus. The individual, aged 65, had underlying health conditions and had been hospitalised since mid-December. Health authorities confirmed that ..

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IIT Madras Inaugurates Asia’s Largest Shallow Wave Basin Research Facility

January 8, 2025

The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) has recently inaugurated Asia’s largest shallow wave basin research facility. This development is located at the Discovery satellite campus in Thaiyur, approximately 36 km from the main IIT-M campus. The facility is designed to ..

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Analysing aDNA with Twigstats

January 8, 2025

Recent advancements in genetic research have opened new avenues for understanding ancient human populations. The analysis of ancient DNA (aDNA) from burial sites, mass graves, and war graves provides essential vital information about population dynamics and migrations. Researchers utilise these ..

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