Science and Technology

TR1 Cells as Key Players in Malaria Immunity

TR1 Cells as Key Players in Malaria Immunity

Major study says malaria reinfection creates special immune cells   Context: A groundbreaking new study has redefined our understanding of...

World Dugong Day

World Dugong Day

Farmers of the sea: India’s dugongs must stay a conservation priority   Context: Every year on May 28, the world...

India’s First Gene-Edited Sheep

India’s First Gene-Edited Sheep

Context: A groundbreaking scientific achievement has been made by researchers at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Srinagar,...

Tianwen-2 Mission to Asteroid Kamo‘oalewa

Tianwen-2 Mission to Asteroid Kamo‘oalewa

CHINA’S MISSION TO BRING BACK SAMPLES FROM AN ASTEROID   Context: China is set to launch its first mission to...

Gregor Mendel and the Foundations of Genetics

Gregor Mendel and the Foundations of Genetics

Scientists finally solve the 160-year-old problem of Mendel’s peas   Context: In 1900, three scientists rediscovered Mendel’s work and realised...

AI-Powered Satellites and the New Age of Space Governance

The dawn of autonomous satellites and the legal vacuum above us   Context: The launch of Sputnik in 1957 marked...

CRISPR-Cas9 and Base Editing

A first: how a customised gene-editing tool was used to treat 9-month-old boy   Context: Kyle “KJ” Muldoon Jr, a...

Is There Life on K2-18b?

LIFE ON A DISTANT PLANET: AS DATA ARE DICED, THE SIGNS GET BLURRED   Context: In April, astronomers announced potential...

Atomisers: The Essential Technology Powering Daily Life and Industry

Atomisers: The Critical Science Behind Modern Spray Technology Introduction: Atomisers are devices that convert liquids into fine sprays, allowing for...

Generative AI and Copyright Law

Copyright’s tryst with generative AI Context: In the past, copyright law focused on copies of original works. Now, it must...

ISRO’s 101st Launch: PSLV-C61 / EOS-09 Mission

ISRO set to launch earth observation satellite using PSLV rocket on Sunday   Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)...

Operation Sindoor and India Defence Superiority

Operation Sindoor and Made in India defence technology Context: Operation Sindoor not only met its military objectives with resounding success...

Quantum Dots and the Rise of 2D Metals

Scientists make strange 2D metals sought for future technologies Context: In the ever-evolving world of materials science, few discoveries have...

ADHD Symptoms Linked to Higher Risk of Teen Nicotine Use

Those showing symptoms of ADHD are more likely to smoke: Study Context: A recent study published in JAMA Network Open...

Songar Drones

Songar Drones

What are Turkish Songar drones, used by Pak to attack India? Context: India on Friday (9 May) accused Pakistan of...