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CRS-25: SpaceX Cargo Dragon

July 16, 2022

CRS-25 SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft was launched, recently. It was launched from “launch complex 39A” of the Kennedy Space Centre towards International Space Station. Highlights It was scheduled to be launched in June 2022, but the launch got delayed by ..

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IISc-CSIR Research to inactivate SARS-CoV-2

July 15, 2022

Researchers from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) recently conducted an experiment to inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus, in collaboration with the CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology. Key Facts Researchers found the design of a new class of synthetic peptides. The peptides can ..

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LUX-ZEPLIN Dark Matter Detector

July 14, 2022

The LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) Dark Matter Detector recently passed the check-out phase of the operation and generated first results. About LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) Dark Matter Detector LZ Dark Matter Detector has been installed deep down the Black Hills in South Dakota in Sanford ..

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SII: Anti-cervical cancer vaccine

July 14, 2022

On July 12, 2022, the CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII) Adar Poonawalla announced company’s plans to roll out its indigenously-developed vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer among women. Highlights The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has also accorded ..

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POP-FAME: Rocket fuel from Bacteria

July 13, 2022

Researchers from US Lawrence-Berkeley Lab recently developed “POP-FAME”, which is a fuel from a bacterium. It has more energy than even the rocket fuels have. Highlights As per simulation data, POP-FAME fuel has energy density values more than 50 megajoules ..

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Marburg virus Disease

July 11, 2022

According to World Health Organisation (WHO), two suspected cases of Marburg virus disease were reported in Ghana. Marburg virus Disease is similar to Ebola. Highlights In the preliminary analysis, samples were taken from two patients belonging to southern Ashanti region ..

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PIVOT: AI-based tool to detect Cancer

July 11, 2022

An Artificial Intelligence-based tool called ‘PIVOT’ has been developed by researchers at the Indian institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). About PIVOT PIVOT is capable of predicting cancer-causing genes in patients. This AI-based tool will help in formulating strategies for ..

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Union Bank Metaverse Virtual Lounge

July 11, 2022

Union Bank of India (UBI) recently launched its Metaverse Virtual Lounge, called ‘Uni-verse’, as well as “Open Banking Sandbox environment”. What is Uni-Verse? Uni-verse is a Metaverse Virtual Lounge. It will keep the information and videos related to bank’s product, in ..

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TiHAN: India’s first Autonomous Navigation facility

July 8, 2022

On July 4, 2022 Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Jitendra Singh, recently inaugurated India’s first Autonomous Navigation facility called TiHAN. Key Facts TiHAN was inaugurated at the campus of IIT Hyderabad. Union Ministry of Science and technology ..

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Nairobi flies (Dragon bugs)

July 7, 2022

Recently, a skin infection was reported among 100 students of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) in Majhitar, East Sikkim. This infection was reported after they came in touch with Nairobi flies. Highlights Number of Nairobi flies is increasing rapidly ..

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