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Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education

August 5, 2024

When ChatGPT was launched in November 2022, it sparked a lot of discussion in the field of education. Many people were worried about the impact it would have on the honesty and originality of student work. Teachers found it challenging ..

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India Shortlists Astronauts For Axiom-4 ISS Mission

August 3, 2024

India has chosen two astronauts for the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the main mission pilot, and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair will be the backup pilot. This mission is a ..

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What is CAR-T cell therapy? – Current Updates (August, 2024)

August 3, 2024

CAR-T cell therapy is a groundbreaking type of immunotherapy that uses the patient’s immune system to fight certain blood cancers. It is particularly promising for treating leukemia and lymphoma. Understanding the Immune System The immune system is the body’s defense ..

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NIT-Calicut Launches Innovative Web Portal ‘Nivahika’

August 3, 2024

The National Institute of Technology-Calicut (NIT-C) has launched a new web portal called ‘Nivahika’. This portal is designed to change how the institute handles and reports data. According to the director, Prasad Krishna, Nivahika will improve the accuracy and consistency ..

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Saturn Ejects Comet A117uUD into Interstellar Space

August 3, 2024

In 2024, scientists made a significant discovery when they announced that comet A117uUD had been ejected from our solar system after a close encounter with Saturn. Discovery of Comet A117uUD The comet, A117uUD, was discovered by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last ..

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New Bent-Toed Gecko Species Discovered in Northeast India

August 2, 2024

Scientists from India and the UK have recently discovered six new species of bent-toed geckos in Northeast India. This finding highlights the region’s rich and largely hidden ecological diversity, emphasizing the importance of ongoing biological exploration. Key Research Institutions The ..

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What are Metacrimes?

July 31, 2024

The Apple Vision Pro, launched in Australia, allows people to enter immersive online environments known as the metaverse. In these virtual spaces, users can experience various activities, but there are also risks, leading to the rise of ‘metacrimes’. Understanding the ..

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India’s Scientists Develop Enhanced DNA-Editing System

July 31, 2024

Scientists at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology in New Delhi have developed a new genome-editing system that is better and more accurate than current CRISPR technologies. CRISPR Basics CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) is originally a ..

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SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission – Recent Updates

July 30, 2024

SpaceX is preparing to launch its Polaris Dawn mission on August 19, which is an important milestone for space tourism. This mission will feature Jared Isaacman, a billionaire from the fintech industry, who will make history by being the first ..

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NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) Satellite – Recent Updates

July 30, 2024

NASA has announced that the launch of the NISAR satellite, a joint project between the U.S. and India, will be delayed until after February 2025. This delay is due to ongoing work on the satellite’s large deployable antenna and specific ..

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