Watermeal : World’s Smallest Flowering Plant Scientists are conducting research into the potential of watermeal, the world’s smallest flowering plant, as a source of nutrition and oxygen for astronauts. Watermeal is an aquatic plant in the Araceae family. It is the smallest flowering plant in the world and appears as small green seeds. It […]
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BlueWalker 3 Satellite
BlueWalker 3 Satellite: An international team of scientists have published a paper detailing the impact of the prototype BlueWalker 3 satellite on astronomy. BlueWalker 3 satellite is a prototype satellite, part of a satellite constellation planned by its owner AST SpaceMobile. It was one of the brightest objects in the night sky, outshining all the […]
NanoPtA : Nanozyme
NanoPtA : Nanozyme Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a novel enzyme mimic called NanoPtA, with significant potential applications in wastewater treatment and healthcare. In this study, the IISc team synthesized NanoPtA, a platinum-containing nanozyme that can be converted into a powder for industrial use. NanoPtA exhibits the ability to degrade […]
Amphibian Crisis
Amphibian Crisis: A global assessment conducted by conservationists reveals that Earth’s amphibian species are facing a critical threat of extinction. Of the 8,011 amphibian species assessed, 41% are now considered threatened with extinction due to various factors, including habitat destruction, disease, and climate change. This situation represents a worsening trend since the first assessment in […]
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Recent research revealed that Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is intrinsically linked with personality disorders. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is the term for a range of conditions caused by a buildup of fat in the liver. This buildup of fat is not caused by heavy alcohol use. When heavy alcohol […]
Measles : Significant Rise
Measles : Significant Rise There has been a significant spike in measles cases and fatalities in Delhi, attributed to under-reporting of cases during the Covid-19 lockdowns in the previous years. The Covid-19 lockdowns in 2020 and 2021, the focus and resources were primarily directed towards managing the pandemic, leading to weakened surveillance for measles and […]
Exclusome
Exclusome: Researchers have recently identified a previously unknown compartment in mammalian cells named ‘exclusome’ Exclusome is a newly discovered organelle in mammalian cells. It is made up of DNA rings known as plasmids. It is located within the cell plasma. This is peculiar because eukaryotic cells (cells with nuclei) usually keep most of their DNA […]
Diabetes Global Industry Overview 2023 : Report
Diabetes Global Industry Overview 2023 : Report A new report titled “Diabetes Global Industry Overview 2023” sheds light on the staggering impact of diabetes on global health and healthcare expenditure. With nearly seven million deaths attributed to diabetes in 2021 and healthcare costs reaching $970 billion that year, diabetes poses a significant challenge to healthcare […]
R21/Matrix-M Vaccine
R21/Matrix-M Vaccine: The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently recommended a new vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, for the prevention of malaria in children. The R21 vaccine is the second malaria vaccine recommended by the WHO, following the RTS,S/AS01 vaccine, which received a WHO recommendation in 2021. WHO is now reviewing the vaccine for prequalification, which is the WHO […]
Project Mariana
Project Mariana: Project Mariana, a collaborative effort involving the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the central banks of France, Singapore, and Switzerland, has successfully completed its mission. The project focused on testing the cross-border trading and settlement of wholesale central bank digital currencies (wCBDCs) among financial institutions, utilizing decentralized finance (DeFi) technology concepts […]
