Dopamine : New Study A new study shows that dopamine release in the human brain plays a crucial role in encoding both reward and punishment prediction errors. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter. It is a chemical messenger that helps in the transmission of signals in the brain and other vital areas. It is found in humans […]
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Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube : World’s First Portable Hospital
Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube: World’s First Portable Hospital The world’s first portable hospital, ‘Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube’, was unveiled recently in Gurugram. Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube is the world’s first portable hospital. Designed indigenously under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri), the modular trauma management and aid system is made up […]
ASW Shallow Water Craft (CSL) Project
ASW Shallow Water Craft (CSL) Project: The first three ships of the ASW Shallow Water Craft (CSL) project for the Indian Navy, named Mahe, Malvan, and Mangrol, were simultaneously launched on November 30, 2023, at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi. Mahe class ships are part of the 08 x ASW Shallow Water Craft project and […]
Existence Of New Species Santjordia Pagesi
Existence Of New Species Santjordia Pagesi: Scientists have now confirmed the existence of a new species named Santjordia pagesi. Santjordia Pagesi also called St. George’s Cross medusa jellyfish, is a newly discovered species of jellyfish. It is considered “rare” and has been found only in the Sumisu Caldera near the Ogasawara Islands, about 600 miles […]
Pirola : Increase In Cases
Pirola : Increase In Cases Pirola, has seen a threefold increase in cases over a two-week period. Pirola is predominantly circulating in the US northeast, where it ranks as the second most prevalent variant (13%) following HV.1. Pirola or 2.86 Variant is a new strain of COVID-19 with 35 mutations, causing concerns about immune evasion […]
X-ray Polarimeter Satellite : ISRO Set To Launched
X-ray Polarimeter Satellite : ISRO Set To Launched The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that India is set to launch its first X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat). X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is India’s first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions. It is aiming to investigate the […]
Casgevy : Gene Therapy For Sickle Cell Disease And Thalassaemia
Casgevy : Gene Therapy For Sickle Cell Disease And Thalassaemia The UK Drug Regulator sanctioned a gene therapy called Casgevy heralded as a significant breakthrough for treating sickle cell disease and thalassaemia. Notably, this marks the world’s inaugural licensed therapy leveraging the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology that earned its innovators a Nobel Prize in Chemistry […]
Rat Hole Mining : Rescue Operations For The Collapsed Silkyara Tunnel
Rat Hole Mining : Rescue Operations For The Collapsed Silkyara Tunnel In the rescue operations for the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, rat miners played a crucial role in completing the drilling process. Rat-hole mining, a method of manual drilling common in Meghalaya, involves skilled workers digging narrow pits just wide enough for one person. […]
Walking Pneumonia : China Is Facing Unusual Surge
Walking Pneumonia : China Is Facing Unusual Surge China is facing an unusual surge in pneumonia cases, particularly among children, raising global concerns. The surge is attributed to factors like the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the circulation of known pathogens like influenza, mycoplasma pneumonia, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2. The pneumonia caused by […]
OpenAI’s Project Q*
OpenAI’s Project Q*: OpenAI’s Project Q*, an AI breakthrough, has sparked controversy and concerns about its potential threat to humanity. Project Q* is an AI breakthrough, reportedly capable of solving complex problems and demonstrating advanced reasoning similar to humans. The project has raised concerns about its potential threat to humanity, with fears stemming from its […]
