Schizophrenia : Recent Data Researchers analysing data from more than half a million people find that compared to the general population, people with schizophrenia are more likely to have weaker bones and to suffer fractures Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions. Although the […]
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What Are Forever Chemicals?
What Forever Chemicals? When scientists tested human blood samples collected from 2003 to 2021, they found that levels of older PFAS, “Forever chemicals” dropped by 86% because manufacturers stopped producing them. Forever chemicals, or PFAS (per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances), are a large chemical family of thousands of highly persistent, toxic, man-made, hazardous chemicals. PFAS […]
Sonic Boom
Sonic Boom: Researchers have used seismometers to detect the sonic booms created by debris from orbit falling back to the earth. A sonic boom is a thunderous noise caused by an object, like an aircraft, moving faster than the speed of sound. As the object zooms through the sky, the air molecules around it are […]
Scientists Plan World’s First Graviton Detector
Scientists Plan World’s First Graviton Detector: Researchers from Stevens Institute of Technology and Yale University are developing an experiment aimed at detecting gravitons, the hypothetical quantum particles believed to carry gravity, bridging the gap between quantum mechanics and general relativity. A graviton is a hypothetical elementary particle believed to carry the force of gravity, similar […]
DoT De-licenses Half of 6 GHz Band
DoT De-licenses Half of 6 GHz Band: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has officially de-licensed the lower half of the 6GHz frequency band for indoor use, paving the way for the adoption of WiFi 6E and WiFi 7 technologies in India. The invisible radio frequencies used for wireless communication, ranging from 20 KHz to 300 […]
INSV Kaundinya Reached Oman
INSV Kaundinya Reached Oman: INSV Kaundinya reached Muscat’s Port Sultan Qaboos after completing its maiden voyage from Porbandar (Gujarat), highlighting the shared maritime heritage of India and Oman.Eutelsat (French satellite operator) provided high-speed satellite connectivity to the INSV Kaundinya team via its OneWeb satellite constellation.INSV Kaundinya is India’s first ‘stitched ship’ built using the ancient […]
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1: In over 268,000 people reveals how thiamine-related genes influence gut motility, linking constipation and diarrhea to shared biology and suggesting new IBS treatments. Vitamin B1 also known as thiamine or thiamin, vitamin B1 is a water-soluble vitamin, as are all vitamins of the B complex. Thiamine helps convert carbohydrates into energy, allowing our […]
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Technology
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Technology: The global space sector is shifting from government-led exploration to private-driven commercial activity, with Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) technology emerging as a key disruptor.As the market is projected to exceed USD 1 trillion by 2030, reusability has reduced launch costs by 5–20 times, enabling more sustainable and frequent access to […]
Anna Chakra : In News
Anna Chakra : In News The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has achieved a remarkable milestone by being named as finalist for the 2026 Franz Edelman Award for its Anna Chakra initiative. It is a supply chain optimization tool under the Public Distribution System (PDS). It is an operations research–based decision support system […]
ASC Arjun : Humanoid Robot
ASC Arjun : Humanoid Robot The Indian Railways has introduced a humanoid robot named “ASC ARJUN” at Visakhapatnam Railway Station. It is a humanoid robot introduced by the Indian Railways. The robot will operate alongside Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel to assist in station operations, particularly during periods of heavy passenger movement. It is designed […]
