science and tech

India conducts historic flight test of Hypersonic Missile with a range of 1,500 km

About Hypersonic Missiles Hypersonic missiles are advanced weapon systems capable of travelling at speeds exceeding Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound, approximately 6,125 km/h). Key Characteristics: Speed: Hypersonic missiles travel at speeds of Mach 5 or higher, enabling...

Bitcoin Surges Past $89,000, Key Drivers and Market Outlook

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has recently broken through the $89,000 mark, sparking widespread interest and excitement among investors. This surge comes after years of stagnation, raising the question: Is the “crypto winter” finally over? Bitcoin's Surge Past $89,000 Bitcoin's...

RNA Editing, Applications and Associated Challenges

What is RNA? Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a molecule found in almost all living things and viruses. It’s made of smaller units called nucleotides, each with three parts: a sugar (ribose), a nitrogen base, and a phosphate group. The nitrogen...

Japan Launches World’s First Wooden Satellite LignoSat

On November 5, 2024, Japan made history by launching LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, to the International Space Station (ISS). Developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, this compact spacecraft made from honoki magnolia wood offers a new, eco-friendly...

STEM Research Demands Revitalised Education

Current Landscape of Higher Education Expansion vs. Quality: While private engineering colleges and newer Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have increased access to education, a majority of graduates lack essential skills required by industries. This discrepancy raises alarms about the...

National Ayurveda Day 2024, Theme, History, Significance

National Ayurveda Day, celebrated annually on Dhanvantari Jayanti (Dhanteras), is dedicated to promoting the ancient Indian medical system of Ayurveda, which dates back over 5,000 years. Established in 2016, National Ayurveda Day brings together Ayurveda practitioners, enthusiasts, researchers, and global...

Why precision medicine in India can’t advance without biobank laws

What is Precision Medicine? Precision medicine is a personalised healthcare approach that tailors treatments based on an individual's genetic makeup, lifestyle, and environment. It aims to move away from one-size-fits-all treatments, providing more effective and targeted therapies for various diseases...

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper

Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for breakthroughs in using AI tools like AlphaFold to predict protein structures and create new synthetic proteins. Awardees David Baker (University of Washington) Demis Hassabis and John Jumper (Google DeepMind) Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024:...

Breast cancer in India, Causes for Rise, Prevention and Initiatives

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women in India, accounting for 27% of all cancer cases. The country is seeing a rise in breast cancer cases, especially in urban areas like Mumbai, New Delhi,...

Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 awarded to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton

Nobel Prize in Physics 2024: Foundational Discoveries Hopfield and Hinton's research primarily took place in the 1980s, but its impact is being felt today as AI tools become ubiquitous in everyday life. Their work has transformed how machines learn, allowing...