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US-China Science Agreement Sparks Global Debate

January 7, 2025

Recent developments have brought into light the shifting dynamics of international scientific collaboration. On December 13, 2024, the United States and China signed a new bilateral science and technology agreement. This agreement, described as a renewal of a 45-year-old pact, ..

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Targeting Lipid Metabolism to Control Malaria Mosquitoes

January 6, 2025

Recent research has revealed a promising approach to combat malaria by targeting the lipid transport in Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes. The study, published in PLOS Biology, marks the critical role of lipophorin in the development of Plasmodium falciparum, the malaria parasite. ..

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ISRO Successfully Sprouts Cowpea Seeds in Space

January 6, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has made strides in space exploration with two recent experiments. On January 4, 2025, ISRO announced the successful sprouting of cowpea seeds in space, marking a major milestone in agricultural research beyond Earth. This ..

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NASA Unveils Mars Chopper Drone Successor

January 4, 2025

NASA has recently introduced the Mars Chopper, a new drone designed to succeed the Ingenuity helicopter. Ingenuity operated on Mars for nearly three years, far exceeding its initial mission parameters. The Mars Chopper represents advancement in aerial exploration capabilities on ..

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What is Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)?

January 4, 2025

China’s disease control authority recently announced a pilot monitoring system aimed at tracking pneumonia of unknown origin. This initiative comes in response to an expected rise in respiratory infections during the winter months. The country has already observed an increase ..

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Nano-Formulation of Melatonin for Parkinson’s Disease

January 3, 2025

Recent studies have brought into light the potential of nano-formulated melatonin as a promising therapeutic approach for Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD is a prevalent neurological disorder characterised by the degeneration of dopamine-secreting neurons in the brain. This degeneration is primarily ..

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Manastu Space’s Green Propulsion Success

January 3, 2025

Manastu Space, a space tech start-up founded by IIT Bombay alumni, made headlines by successfully test-firing its Green Propulsion System, VYOM 2U, onboard the PSLV-C60. This event occurred on December 31, 2024, at 8:50 p.m. in Lucknow. The system represents ..

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Advanced Hydrogel Revolutionises Cancer Treatment

January 3, 2025

Recent advancements in cancer treatment have emerged from researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) and the Bose Institute, Kolkata. They have developed an innovative injectable hydrogel that offers localised treatment for cancer, particularly breast cancer. This hydrogel acts ..

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Ebola Virus Study Reveals Skin Transmission Route

January 3, 2025

Ebola virus disease (EVD) remains a critical public health concern, particularly in regions of East-Central and West Africa. Recent research has revealed new vital information about how the Ebola virus (EBOV) can potentially spread through the skin, denoting the importance ..

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ISRO to Launch US Communications Satellite Bluebird

January 2, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to make history by launching an American communications satellite. This is the first time an American company is using an Indian rocket for such a large and advanced satellite. The mission is ..

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