White Lung Syndrome : Outbreak In China In outbreak of a respiratory illness in northern China and Ohio in the US — the White Lung Syndrome as people are calling it — has sparked speculation online of a new pandemic threat after COVID-19. White Lung Syndrome originates from distinctive white patches on chest X-rays in […]
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2023 World Malaria Report
2023 World Malaria Report: The 2023 World Malaria Report, recently released by the World Health Organization (WHO), sheds light on the alarming malaria situation in India and globally. Key Highlights of the Report: The 2023 World Malaria Report reveals a global surge with an estimated 249 million cases in 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Covid-19 […]
Anthrobots
Anthrobots: Researchers have developed miniature robots using human cells and termed them as anthrobots. Anthrobots are constructed from human tracheal cells which are bio-robots that possess self-assembly capabilities. These are capable of both movement and healing neurons within a laboratory setting. They can spontaneously fuse together to form a larger structure called a superbot, which […]
Voice Over 5G
Voice Over 5G: Reports indicate Reliance Jio, India’s largest mobile carrier, has been testing Voice over New Radio (VoNR) behind the scenes. Voice over 5G is also known as Voice over New Radio (VoNR). This standard allows voice calls over 5G networks instead of the current standard that uses 4G. Vo5G takes all the improvements […]
Dopamine : New Study
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 […]
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 […]
