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What is Norovirus?

December 31, 2024

Norovirus cases are increasing in the United States this winter with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting double the usual cases, particularly in early December raising concerns among health officials. About Norovirus Norovirus, often referred to as ..

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China’s CR450 Bullet Train Breaks Speed Records

December 31, 2024

China has recently revealed its CR450 bullet train, achieved a remarkable speed of 450 km/h (approximately 280 mph) during testing. This development marks advancement from the previous CR400 Fuxing trains, which maxed out at 350 km/h. The CR450 combines speed ..

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Maharastra Launches its First Made-in-India Surgical Robot

December 31, 2024

The SSI Mantra, India’s first made-in-India surgical robot, has been installed at Noble Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, Maharashtra. This advancement in medical technology recently gained approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). The installation ceremony was ..

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IIT Bombay Develops Painless Needle-Free Shock Syringes

December 30, 2024

Recent advancements in medical technology have led to the development of a needle-free syringe by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. This innovative device utilizes shockwave technology to deliver medication painlessly, addressing common fears associated with traditional ..

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What is Kessler Syndrome?

December 30, 2024

In recent months, incidents involving space debris have escalated, raising concerns for astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). A near-collision event in November prompted the ISS to alter its trajectory, denoting the increasing risks associated with space clutter. About ..

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ISRO to Launch SpaDeX Mission on December 30th

December 30, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its groundbreaking Space Docking Experiment, known as SpaDeX, scheduled on 30th December 2024, marking a milestone in India’s space exploration efforts. The Minister of State for Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, ..

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FREE-AI: RBI Forms Panel for Ethical AI Guidelines

December 30, 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established an eight-member committee named FREE-AI to formulate guidelines for the ethical use of artificial intelligence in financial services. This initiative puts stress on the growing importance of responsible AI practices in the ..

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ISRO’s LVM3 Rocket Achieves Multi-Orbit Capability

December 28, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently marked milestone with its LVM3 rocket, which allows the rocket to place satellites in various orbits during a single mission. The development of a “multi-element ignitor” for the CE-20 Cryogenic engine was ..

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What is MASLD?

December 28, 2024

Recent studies have revealed the reclassification of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) to Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). This change aims to clarify the connection between fatty liver disease and metabolic disorders, such as obesity and diabetes. Definition of ..

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Rwanda Declares End to Marburg Virus Outbreak

December 27, 2024

Rwanda has officially declared the end of its first Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak as of December 20, 2024, followed a 42-day monitoring period with no new cases reported. The outbreak, which began on September 27, 2024, resulted in 66 ..

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