Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals: Beyond choking oceans and clogging landfills, plastics are now infiltrating our bodies through microplastic particles and a cocktail of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The endocrine system is made up of glands that make hormones. Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers. They carry information and instructions from one set of cells to another. The endocrine […]
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SAKSHAM-3000
SAKSHAM-3000 Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development launched high capacity SAKSHAM-3000.It is a high-capacity, compact 25.6 Tbps switch-router tailored for modern data centres. It is a state-of-the-art data centre switch-cum-router designed for next-generation digital infrastructure developed by Development of Telematics (C-DOT). It was built to power large-scale computing clusters, cloud infrastructure, 5G/6G networks […]
What is an AI Web Crawler?
What is an AI Web Crawler? US and UK publishers have started blocking Artificial Intelligence (AI) web crawlers to prevent unauthorised use of their content.This has renewed calls in India for consent-based copyright safeguards and fair revenue sharing, raising key concerns in digital governance, copyright enforcement, and ethical AI use.An AI web crawler is a […]
BHARAT Study: Mapping Healthy Ageing Biomarkers
BHARAT Study: Mapping Healthy Ageing Biomarkers The Indian Institute of Science, under the Longevity India Programme, has launched the BHARAT (Biomarkers of Healthy Aging, Resilience, Adversity, and Transitions) study to map ageing biomarkers and build a baseline for healthy ageing specific to the Indian population.Ageing varies across individuals and populations, driven by molecular, cellular, environmental, […]
India’s first Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC)
India’s first Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC): India’s first Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC) at the RVC Centre, Meerut, has been officially recognised by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).A scientifically managed, internationally recognised zone that ensures horses are free from specified equine diseases, allowing them to participate in global trade and competitions. Established at: Remount […]
Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System
Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System: A comet, officially designated 3I/ATLAS, originating from outside our solar system has been recently spotted by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) in Chile. Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) is an asteroid impact early warning system developed by the University of Hawaii and funded by NASA. It consists […]
WHO 3 by 35 Initiative
WHO 3 by 35 Initiative: The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the 3 by 35 Initiative, aiming to reduce harmful product consumption and generate sustainable public revenue through targeted health taxes.A global initiative to increase the real prices of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% by 2035 through higher taxes. Launched […]
Facciolella smithi
Facciolella smithi: Indian scientists recently discovered a new deep-sea eel species, Facciolella smithi (Smith’s witch eel), in the Arabian Sea. Facciolella smithi (Smith’s witch eel) is a new species of deep-sea eel. It was discovered by the scientists at the ICAR–National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow. The specimen was collected at a depth ranging […]
Genome
Genome: Researchers recently sequenced the first whole ancient Egyptian genome from an individual who lived 4,500 to 4,800 years ago — the oldest DNA sample from Egypt to date. A genome is an organism’s complete set of genetic information. A genome includes all of the hereditary instructions for creating and maintaining life, as well as […]
Terbium
Terbium: Scientists from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a simple, glowing paper sensor that could help detect liver cancer early — using the green glow of a rare earth metal called terbium. Terbium is a rare-earth metal of the lanthanide series of the periodic table. It occurs in many rare-earth minerals but is […]
