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World’s First 300 MW Compressed Air Energy Storage Plant

January 14, 2025

The Nengchu-1 project in Yingcheng, Hubei Province, has marked advancement in China’s energy storage capabilities. This facility is the world’s first 300-megawatt compressed air energy storage (CAES) demonstration project. It has achieved full capacity grid connection and is now generating ..

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India Joins UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics

January 13, 2025

India’s membership in the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD) marks milestone in the nation’s statistical landscape. This development reflects India’s commitment to utilising data and technology for informed decision-making. The UN-CEBD ..

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Russia’s Floating Nuclear Power Plant Initiative

January 13, 2025

Russia has made advancements in nuclear energy with the introduction of floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs). The Akademik Lomonosov, operational since 2019 in Pevek, represents a shift in energy production. This innovation aims to meet energy demands in remote areas, ..

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What is Space Docking?

January 13, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to achieve milestone in space exploration. Over the next few days, ISRO will attempt to dock two small satellites in orbit, marking India’s first foray into this complex operation. If successful, India ..

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Nanobodies Role in Ebola Virus Treatment

January 11, 2025

Ebola virus remains threat to global health, with a high fatality rate of approximately 50%. Recent advancements at the University of Minnesota and the Midwest Antiviral Drug Discovery (AViDD) Center have led to the development of novel nanobody-based inhibitors targeting ..

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Advancements in Nanoscale Light Control

January 11, 2025

Recent developments in nanoscale light control have emerged from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore. Researchers have made strides in integrating two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor colloidal quantum wells (CQWs) with dielectric metasurface resonators (MSRs). This integration enhances light emission ..

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Wooden Satellite LingoSat

January 11, 2025

The launch of LingoSat marks milestone in space exploration. This unique wooden satellite is the first of its kind to be sent into Earth’s orbit. It was delivered by the International Space Station, diverging from traditional rocket launches. Built as ..

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What is Gravitational Lensing?

January 10, 2025

Recent advancements in astrophysics have led to a groundbreaking discovery involving the identification of 44 previously unknown stars within a distant galaxy cluster. This research, conducted by the Centre for Frontier Science at Chiba University, Japan, and supported by over ..

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Role of Androgen Receptors in Avian Sexual Development

January 10, 2025

Recent research from the Max Planck Institute of Biological Intelligence and Technical University, Munich, has revealed findings regarding androgen receptors in birds. Traditionally, androgens such as testosterone have been associated primarily with male sexual development. However, this study indicates that ..

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Key Initiatives Launched at Genome India Data Conclave

January 10, 2025

India has made leap towards self-reliance in genomics. At the Genome India Data Conclave in New Delhi, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that India now possesses its own genomic data. This achievement marks a very important moment for the ..

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