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Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis

March 18, 2023

Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is a lethal fungus that causes chytridiomycosis – a deadly disease that is wiping out hundreds of amphibian species. The pathogen affects the keratin in the skin of amphibians and is spreading across Africa, killing out or ..

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Chandrayaan-3 Spacecraft

March 18, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved yet another milestone in its space exploration journey. The space agency announced that the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has successfully completed crucial tests that confirm its capability to endure the harsh acoustic and vibration ..

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Fact Sheet: Thiania indica

March 17, 2023

A group of researchers led by from Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, have discovered a new species of jumping spider, Thiania indica. The spider was discovered during an expedition to Kulathupuzha in the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary in ..

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What is TV-D1?

March 17, 2023

The first test vehicle demonstration (TV-D1) under the Gaganyaan mission will be conducted on May 2023. It aims to test the abort process mid-air, the parachute system, and the recovery of crew members after splashdown. The demonstration involves using single ..

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What is Ernie Bot?

March 16, 2023

Baidu, the Chinese search giant, introduced its new chatbot, Ernie Bot, in a pre-recorded video presentation on Thursday. This unveiling came as competition to the Microsoft-backed ChatGPT and other similar chatbots. Ernie Bot, which stands for “Enhanced Representation of Knowledge ..

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Venus’ Volcanoes: Important Facts

March 16, 2023

Venus and Earth are often compared as sister planets, having similarities in size, mass, density, and volume. Now, a recent study has shown that Venus might share another feature with Earth – active volcanoes. Using decades-old radar images from the ..

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What is GPT-4?

March 16, 2023

OpenAI has made a major announcement that has generated a lot of buzz in the artificial intelligence (AI) community. The company has unveiled its latest creation, GPT-4, a large multimodal model that can process both text and image inputs. This ..

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Fact Sheet: Rapunzel Bacteriophage

March 16, 2023

Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria and are found everywhere that bacteria exist. They are one of the most abundant and diverse groups of organisms on the planet, and they play a significant role in controlling bacterial populations in various ..

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Fact Sheet: Sika Deer

March 15, 2023

The Sika deer, also known as the Japanese deer or Northern spotted deer, is a species of deer native to much of East Asia, including Japan, Taiwan, and eastern parts of China. The species has also been introduced to various ..

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What is Red Tide?

March 12, 2023

Red tide has recently occurred on the coast of Florida. It generally disappears by spring. It has been found since the 1800s in the Gulf of Mexico. Swimming in or near the red tide waters can cause skin irritations, rashes, ..

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