Aspergillus fumigatus : Deadly Fungus An international team of researchers recently unveiled ground-breaking findings on the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, which can cause deadly disease in humans. It is a species of fungus that causes diseases in humans. It can be found throughout the environment, including in soil, plant matter, and household dust. The fungus can […]
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Direct-To-Mobile (D2M) Technology Services
Direct-To-Mobile (D2M) Technology Services: Indian telecom operators have asked the government to auction the spectrum that will be used for direct-to-mobile (D2M) technology services. D2M is similar to that of an FM radio, where a receiver within the device can tap into different radio frequencies. This new-age technology is a combination of broadband and broadcast […]
Square Kilometre Array Observatory : India Joins
Square Kilometre Array Observatory : India Joins India has formally signed up for the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) an ambitious multinational initiative to build the world’s largest radio telescope spanning over a square kilometer. The SKAO is not one instrument but a vast collection of thousands of telescope antennas at sites in South Africa […]
X-ray Polarimeter Satellite : Launched
X-ray Polarimeter Satellite : Launched The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its first X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XpoSat) to study X-ray polarisation and its cosmic sources, like Black holes, Neutron stars, and Magnetars. The mission is propelled by the PSLV-C58 rocket in Low Earth Orbit. X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XpoSat) is designed to study X-ray […]
Pegasus Spyware : Privacy And Security
Pegasus Spyware : Privacy And Security The Pegasus spyware has once again ignited a debate on privacy and security. Recent reports by Amnesty International point to its utilization in targeting the phones of two prominent Indian journalists, prompting inquiries into potential government involvement. Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million […]
Bubble Baby Syndrome : Treatment
Bubble Baby Syndrome : Treatment A two-month-old girl with bubble baby syndrome underwent bone marrow transplant (BMT) in Mumbai recently. Bubble baby syndrome,’ known medically as Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) is very rare genetic disorder that causes life-threatening problems with the immune system. It is a type of primary immune deficiency. The disease is known […]
James Webb Space Telescope : Look For Life On Newly Discovered Planets
James Webb Space Telescope : Look For Life On Newly Discovered Planets After its first full calendar year of operation, astronomers are using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to look for life on thousands of newly discovered planets. JWST was built in collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space […]
Chameleon Trojan : Malware
Chameleon Trojan : Malware Cybersecurity researchers recently identified a potent variant of the infamous ‘Chameleon Trojan’ malware, posing a substantial risk to Android device users. Chameleon Trojan is a malware that has the ability to disable biometric authentication methods, including fingerprint and face unlock, to sneakily access sensitive information. The malware strategically attaches itself to […]
Ammonia Gas Leak From An Underwater Supply Pipeline : Chennai
Ammonia Gas Leak From An Underwater Supply Pipeline : Chennai An ammonia gas leak from an underwater supply pipeline to an industrial unit in Chennai, caused hundreds of residents to complain of difficulty in breathing and burning of eyes and faces. The leak originated from the Coromandel International Limited fertiliser manufacturing facility, which receives ammonia […]
Huntington’s Disease
Huntington’s Disease: Researchers from the University of Szeged, in Hungary, have taken some important strides by studying fruit flies to understand more about Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s disease is a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain. It has a wide impact on a person’s functional abilities and […]
