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China-U.S. Science Agreement Extended Until 2029

China and the United States agreed to extend their Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement for another five years, starting August 27, 2024. This extension follows a history of...

December 27, 2024

JIGYASA Program

The CSIR conducted the Scientific Aptitude Assessment Exercise online, which marked a milestone as it involved students from 37 CSIR laboratories engaging in a simultaneous scientific demonstration. Event...

December 26, 2024

What is Archaea?

Recent studies have brought to light the resilience of archaea, ancient microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments. Researchers have focused on the toxin-antitoxin (TA) systems of these organisms,...

December 26, 2024

What is Speed Gun?

Modern transportation relies heavily on technology to maintain safety and efficiency. Speed guns play important role in measuring the speed of moving objects, contributing to traffic enforcement and...

December 24, 2024

ISRO’s PSLV-C60/SPADEX Mission

The PSLV-C60/SPADEX mission is scheduled for launch on December 30, 2024, at 9:58 PM IST, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The Indian Space Research Organisation...

December 24, 2024

WHO Endorses New Obesity Treatment Options

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) approved GLP-1 receptor agonists as a treatment for obesity, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, to mimic hormones that regulate appetite and blood...

December 23, 2024

Automated & Intelligent Machine-aided Construction (AIMC) System

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) is enhancing the efficiency of National Highway projects through Automated & Intelligent Machine-aided Construction (AIMC) systems, which aim to tackle...

December 23, 2024

India’s Quantum Satellite Initiative

India is set to launch a quantum satellite within the next two to three years, aiming to enhance secure communications using quantum technology, which is part of the...

December 23, 2024

Nanoplastics Causing Antibiotic Resistance: Study Reveals

Researchers from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) discovered that tiny plastic particles from single-use plastic bottles can facilitate the transfer of AR genes among bacteria,...

December 21, 2024

ISRO Launches XPoSat for Cosmic Research

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) commenced 2024 with a milestone by successfully launching the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), aims to enhance our understanding of black holes and...

December 21, 2024

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