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Pigment Purpurogallin

Pigment Purpurogallin: A team of scientists from the UK and Canada traced the evolution of purple glacier algae, revealing their significant impact on glaciers and challenging traditional evolutionary theories. These algae, which thrive in extreme glacier environments, have evolved to produce a purple pigment, purpurogallin, that protects them from UV and visible light, aiding in […]

e-Shram Portal : Showcased During International Labour Conference

e-Shram Portal : Showcased During International Labour Conference The Indian delegation to the 112th International Labour Conference (ILC) led by Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment showcased the e-Shram portal and its present integrations and achievements during the sidelines of the ILC at Geneva, Switzerland. It was launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment […]

Mifepristone

Mifepristone: The US Supreme Court rejected a petition from anti-abortion groups aiming to overturn the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of an abortion pill “mifepristone”. Mifepristone is a medication used to end pregnancies by blocking the hormone progesterone and dilating the cervix. It is typically taken with misoprostol to induce contractions and end a […]

5G Intelligent Village And ‘Quantum Encryption Algorithm

5G Intelligent Village And ‘Quantum Encryption Algorithm: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced two significant calls for proposals to stimulate innovation and technological advancement in the telecommunications sector. These initiatives aim to promote indigenous R&D, IP creation, and inclusive digital growth across India under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme. Initiative 5G Intelligent […]

Aedes Albopictus Mosquito : Study

Aedes Albopictus Mosquito : Study Warmer conditions are helping the Aedes albopictus mosquito, which transmits dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses thrive, said the EU health agency. Climate change is expected to significantly impact the spread of dengue in Europe. Rising temperatures and increased rainfall create more favorable conditions for the spread of the disease, particularly […]

New Supernova : SN 2023adsy

New Supernova : SN 2023adsy Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers recently discovered a new supernova, designated SN 2023adsy, the most distant Type Ia supernova so far detected. Supernova is the name given to the cataclysmic explosion of a massive star. Supernovas are the largest explosions that take place in space. A star […]