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Andhra Pradesh’s New Semiconductor Policy 2024-29

The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced the Semiconductor & Display Fab Policy 2024-29, which aims to attract investments in semiconductor and display manufacturing. It also covers related sectors...

November 19, 2024

Bathydevius Caudactylus: New Species of Bioluminescent Sea Slug Discovered

Recently, researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) revealed a remarkable discovery. They identified a glowing sea slug, Bathydevius caudactylus, in the ocean’s midnight zone. This...

November 19, 2024

Dengue Surge Linked to Climate Change

Dengue fever cases are at record levels worldwide, with studies linking 19% of the rise to climate change, which is expected to worsen by 2050. Predictions indicate a...

November 18, 2024

What is Mechanical Qubit?

Quantum computers can solve problems that classical computers cannot by using qubits, the basic units of quantum information, and new mechanical qubits have boosted their potential. What are...

November 18, 2024

Chinese Astronauts Successfully Raised Four Zebrafish in Space

Chinese scientists achieved a big breakthrough in space ecology by keeping a closed aquatic system working during the Shenzhou-18 mission, which ended on November 4, 2024, setting a...

November 18, 2024

Breakthrough in Quantum Magnetic Materials

Recent advancements in material science have revealed a novel method for creating quantum magnetic materials. Researchers have focused on a ruthenium-based framework. This marks an important stride towards...

November 16, 2024

Chang’e-6: Historic Lunar Sample Retrieval

In June 2024, China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft achieved an important milestone and successfully retrieved the first surface samples from the moon’s far side. This region has remained unexplored until...

November 16, 2024

Operation Dronagiri

Professor Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology, introduced Operation Dronagiri, which aligns with the National Geospatial Policy 2022. It aims to showcase geospatial technologies...

November 16, 2024

Govt to Launch PAIR Programme to Boost University Research

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has launched the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) Program, which enhances research capabilities in Indian universities. The programme was introduced...

November 15, 2024

Influenza Trends and Health Advisory 2024

Recent data from the State Public Health Laboratory (SPHL) marks important respiratory illness trends. Influenza A and B viruses are the primary culprits, affecting 75.4% of patients with...

November 15, 2024

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