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Comb Jellies and Their Unique Neurons

Comb jellies, also known as ctenophores, have always captivated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. These marine creatures boast a jelly-like body enveloped in iridescent combs, making them a...

May 12, 2023

ISRO Tests Semi-Cryogenic Engine

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently embarked on a series of tests to develop and evaluate semi-cryogenic engines for future launch vehicles. The first integrated test...

May 12, 2023

Pliosaur Discovered in England

Fossil remains of a giant pilosaur was discovered in England recently. Their discovery is significant discovery due to the enormous size estimation. Roaming the Prehistoric Seas Pliosaurs, including...

May 11, 2023

What is Pangenome?

The scientific community is abuzz with excitement as scientists unveil a groundbreaking development in human genetics – the pangenome. This term refers to a new and more diverse...

May 11, 2023

Mitochondrial Donation Treatment

Within the realm of in vitro fertilization (IVF), a groundbreaking technique known as mitochondrial donation treatment (MDT) is causing a stir. This innovative procedure aims to prevent the...

May 11, 2023

Sludge in STPs with Potential for Use as Fertilizer

Researchers at the IIT Roorkee for the first time analysed the sludge found in sewage treatment plants (STP) in India, which were established to treat polluted water from...

May 10, 2023

Aeolus Satellite

Aeolus is a 1360-kilogram satellite launched into space by the European Space Agency (ESA) in an Earth Explorer research mission to demonstrate new space technology. This is the...

May 10, 2023

Piezoelectric MEMS Technology

A group of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed a new sensor technology for underwater...

May 10, 2023

India’s First Pod Taxi

The Yamuna Authority recently gave its nod to India’s first pod taxi project. The Personalised Rapid Transit project, an advanced mode of transportation, will be automated and environment-friendly....

May 10, 2023

Nano-QuIC (Nanoparticle-enhanced Quaking-Induced Conversion)

A new diagnostic technique has been developed by researchers at the University of Minnesota called Nano-QuIC (Nanoparticle-enhanced Quaking-Induced Conversion) that promises faster and more accurate detection of neurodegenerative...

May 9, 2023

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