Science and Technology

Mifepristone Drug: Medical Abortion Medication

Mifepristone also known by the brand name RU-486  is a medication used to terminate pregnancy in combination with misoprostol.  It...

Teleparallel Gravity: New Approach to Understanding the Expanding Universe

Context: A recent study suggests teleparallel gravity as a possible solution to issues such as Hubble tension and dark energy...

Artemisinin: A Malaria Drug to Treat PCOS

Context: Research from Shanghai-based Fudan University suggests that artemisinin anti-malarial drugs have the potential to treat symptoms of polycystic ovary...

Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Patients with earing Loss

What is  Hearing Loss? A person is said to have hearing loss if they are not able to hear as...

Understanding Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Exploring Blockchain Privacy in Depth

What is a Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP)? A cryptographic method enabling one party (the prover) to convince another party (the verifier)...

New Carbon Nitride Membrane

Context: Researchers at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed...

Xylitol

Context: According to a recent study artificial sweeteners in chewing gum and even toothpaste can give you blood clots, heart...

New Portable Atomic Clock

Context: The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, is actively engaged in the development of a strontium optical...

Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space (PAROS)

Context: BRICS ministers, during their meeting in Russia, reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability of outer space activities...

Alzheimer’s Disease

Context: Donanemab, a new therapy for Alzheimer’s disease developed by drug maker Eli Lilly, has received unanimous support from independent...

Avian Influenza H9N2

Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a case of human infection with bird flu caused by the H9N2...

Fatty Liver Disease

Context: 13th June is celebrated as Global Fatty Liver Day. A day to raise awareness of fatty liver disease which...

Multi-Drug Resistant Pathogen: Enterobacter Bugandensis

Context: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory are conducting research on multi-drug resistant pathogens on...

International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

Context: The United Nations has said that 2025 will be designated as the  ‘International Year of Quantum Science and Technology’....

safeEXO-Cas

Context: Researchers at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have developed an exosome-based platform, “safeEXO-Cas,” that significantly enhances the delivery...