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US-China Science Agreement Sparks Global Debate

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...

January 7, 2025

Targeting Lipid Metabolism to Control Malaria Mosquitoes

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...

January 6, 2025

ISRO Successfully Sprouts Cowpea Seeds in Space

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...

January 6, 2025

NASA Unveils Mars Chopper Drone Successor

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...

January 4, 2025

What is Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)?

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...

January 4, 2025

Nano-Formulation of Melatonin for Parkinson’s Disease

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...

January 3, 2025

Manastu Space’s Green Propulsion Success

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...

January 3, 2025

Advanced Hydrogel Revolutionises Cancer Treatment

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...

January 3, 2025

Ebola Virus Study Reveals Skin Transmission Route

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...

January 3, 2025

ISRO to Launch US Communications Satellite Bluebird

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...

January 2, 2025

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