Science and Technology

The Shrinking Y Chromosome: A Prelude to a ‘Sex Gene War’?

Context: Recent studies reveal that the Y chromosome, crucial for male sex determination, has been progressively shrinking and could eventually...

Lithium

Context: A new study reveals that Chile’s Atacama salt flat is sinking at a rate of 1 to 2 centimetres...

Polygraph Test

Context: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) commenced the process of conducting polygraph examinations of the key suspects in the...

Mitochondria

Context: A study has found that mitochondria in our brain cells often transfer their DNA into the nucleus, where it...

The Hayflick Limit

Context: A biomedical researcher renowned for his pivotal discovery regarding cellular ageing, passed away on August 1 at the age...

ISDra2TnpB

Context: A collaborative team from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Pennsylvania State University has developed a groundbreaking...

Ancient Magma Ocean Discovered on Moon’s South Pole

Context: Recent findings from India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission have unveiled groundbreaking insights into the Moon’s geological history.    More on News:...

Juice Rerouted to Venus in World’s First Lunar-Earth Flyby

Context: The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) has completed the world’s first lunar-Earth flyby, setting a...

Brain-Inspired Navigation Technology

Context: In the rapidly advancing world of robotics, a groundbreaking approach has emerged, transforming how robots perceive, navigate, and interact...

Kodaikanal Tower Tunnel Telescope

Context: A new method for exploring the Sun’s mysteries has been discovered through analysing the magnetic field across various layers...

National Space Day

Context: On August 23, 2024, India is commemorating its first-ever National Space Day (NSpD-2024) with the theme “Touching Lives while...

Scientists Measure Top Quark Mass with Highest Precision Yet

Scientists Measure Top Quark Mass with Highest Precision Yet

Context: Scientists have achieved the most precise measurement of the heaviest known subatomic particle, the top quark at a major...

UN Proposes Multilateral Fund to Share Benefits of Genetic Resources

UN Proposes Multilateral Fund to Share Benefits of Genetic Resources

Context: In August 2024, international delegates will gather to discuss a milestone proposal relating to a multilateral fund for sharing...

Green Metal Mystery: From Mantle to Crust

Context: Researchers at The University of Western Australia conducted an experiment explaining how volcanoes bring green metals from deep within...

Cholera Vaccine Demand Outpaces Supply: WHO Report

Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports nearly 200,000 cases of cholera have been reported in 24 countries this year...