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Discovery of New Giant Radio Galaxy

November 23, 2024

Astronomers have recently made discovery in the field of astrophysics and used the MeerKAT radio telescope to study giant radio galaxies in the COSMOS field. A new giant radio galaxy was identified, expanding our understanding of these cosmic phenomena. This ..

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Magnetic North Pole Moving Closer to Russia

November 23, 2024

The Earth’s magnetic North Pole is currently moving towards Russia, a shift reported by British scientists, who note that it was previously drifting closer to Canada. Historically, the magnetic North Pole had been drifting closer to Canada. However, in the ..

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Can Body Cells Learn Without the Brain?

November 22, 2024

Recent research reveals surprising insights about cellular behaviour, which suggests that even human cells can exhibit a form of learning known as habituation. This phenomenon allows organisms to stop responding to repeated stimuli, which is a fundamental aspect of how ..

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IISc Develops STring Representation Of Nanopore Geometry(STRONG)

November 22, 2024

Recent advancements in nanopore research have emerged from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Researchers have developed a novel language called STRONG, which describes nanopore shapes and structures using a sequence of characters. The publication appeared in the Journal of ..

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Nafithromycin: India’s First Antibiotic to Combat Resistance

November 22, 2024

The Union Minister, Dr. Jitendra Singh, announced the launch of “Nafithromycin,” recent advancements in biotechnology. This antibiotic aims to tackle resistant infections, particularly Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP). Development Background “Nafithromycin” is the first antibiotic developed in India specifically designed to ..

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Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024: ISRO Partners with Automotive Industry for Sensors

November 22, 2024

ISRO is initiating a collaboration with the automotive sector, which aims to develop vehicle sensors in India. The automotive industry currently relies on imported sensors, which are often low-cost but still imported. In contrast, ISRO produces all sensors for its ..

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New Technology Enhances HIV Detection Accuracy

November 22, 2024

Recent advancements in HIV detection have emerged and researchers have developed a novel method that utilizes the G-Quadruplex (GQ) DNA structure. This technology aims to improve the reliability of HIV diagnoses. It reduces the occurrence of false-positive results. About HIV ..

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India Launches First AI Data Bank

November 21, 2024

India revealed its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) data bank, which aims to encourage innovation and enhance national security, by the Ministry of Science and Technology. The data bank will serve researchers, startups, and developers by providing essential datasets for AI ..

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