X-ray Bursts: India’s first multi-wavelength space-based observatory AstroSat has detected bright sub-second X-ray bursts from a new and unique neutron star with ultrahigh magnetic field (magnetar). X-ray bursts occurs in low-mass X-ray binary systems where a neutron star and low-mass main sequence star are in orbit around one another. Due to their close proximity and […]
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Epulopiscium Viviparus : Giant Bacteria
Epulopiscium Viviparus : Giant Bacteria Scientists have sequenced the genome of a mysterious species of giant bacterium Epulopiscium Viviparus that can be seen without a microscope. Epulopiscium Viviparus is a bacteria which live symbiotically in the guts of a fish, Naso tonganus, in tropical ocean environments. The first member of Epulopiscium whose name comes from […]
Leprosy a Reportable Disease In The State : Odisha Government
Leprosy a Reportable Disease In The State : Odisha Government The Odisha government recently declared leprosy a reportable disease in the state. Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. The disease predominantly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, the mucosal surfaces of the […]
Press And Registration Of Periodicals Bill, 2023 : Passed In Parliament
Press And Registration Of Periodicals Bill, 2023 : Passed In Parliament The Parliament has passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, simplifying the title allotment and registration process for periodicals. The new law aims to expedite the title registration process, reducing the time from 2-3 years to just 60 days, benefiting small and […]
R21/Matrix-M Vaccine : WHO Prequalification
R21/Matrix-M Vaccine : WHO Prequalification In a significant development in the global fight against malaria, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recently added the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to its list of prequalified vaccines. It was developed by Oxford University and manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, this vaccine holds promise in preventing malaria in […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool : Watsonx.ai
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool : Watsonx.ai At the recent COP28, NASA and IBM announced that an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool called watsonx.ai would be available on the open-source AI platform Hugging Space. watsonx.ai is an Artificial Intelligence tool jointly built by IBM and NASA. It will help users monitor the Earth from space, measuring environmental […]
Surge In COVID-19 Cases
Surge In COVID-19 Cases: Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in India and the detection of a subvariant JN.1, the India SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) chief said that no additional dose of vaccine is needed against the subvariant at present. India SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) is jointly initiated by the Union Health Ministry of Health […]
Nuclear Fusion : Study
Nuclear Fusion : Study Scientists have managed to repeatedly produce nuclear fusion ignition for the first time, marking a major milestone towards achieving near-limitless clean energy at scale. Nuclear Fusion is the process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a single heavier one while releasing massive amounts of energy. Fusion reactions take […]
3D-Printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine : NASA
3D-Printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine : NASA NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing a novel 3D-printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE). The 251-second burn marks a significant achievement, showcasing the RDRE’s capability for extended propulsion needs. The RDRE is 3D-printed, demonstrating NASA’s advancements in additive […]
Leif Erikson Lunar Prize: ISRO
Leif Erikson Lunar Prize: ISRO The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been honored with the prestigious Leif Erikson Lunar Prize in recognition of its groundbreaking Chandrayaan-3 mission. The award, presented by the Exploration Museum in Húsavík, Iceland, acknowledges ISRO’s exceptional contributions to lunar exploration and understanding celestial phenomena. The Chandrayaan-3 mission, executed by ISRO, […]
