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MeitY Issues Second Advisory to Social Media Platforms on Deepfakes

December 26, 2023

Deepfakes are fake digital content in the form of images, videos or audios. They are created using high-end artificial intelligence tools and deep learning technology. Deep learning is a type of machine learning that uses neural net simulations to analyse ..

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Bharatiya Space Station / Bharatiya Antariksha Station

December 26, 2023

India aims to establish its own permanent space station called ‘Bharatiya Space Station’ over the next 25 years. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set a target to launch the first module of this station by 2028. This forms ..

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What is Cold Moon?

December 26, 2023

The Cold Moon, also known as the Long Nights Moon, refers to the full moon occurring in December each year. It gets its name from the long, cold nights typical of midwinter. This year, the Cold Moon reaches peak illumination ..

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Omicron Subvariant JN.1

December 25, 2023

Researchers at the University of Tokyo predict that the omicron subvariant JN.1 (BA.2.86.1.1) is poised to become the dominant lineage of the SARS-CoV-2 virus worldwide. This variant, distinguished by a spike protein mutation known as L455S or “FLip,” was designated ..

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First In Situ Discovery of Megalodon Tooth in Deep Sea

December 23, 2023

A small team of oceanographers, in collaboration with a zoologist from Germany’s SNSB-Bavarian State Collection of Zoology, has made a groundbreaking discovery—the first in situ fossilized megalodon tooth in the deep sea. The findings, published in the journal Historical Biology, ..

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Display of Polar Stratospheric Clouds (PSCs) in the Arctic

December 23, 2023

Over a period of more than three days, the Arctic skies have been adorned with an extraordinary celestial display—rare “rainbow clouds,” scientifically known as Polar Stratospheric Clouds (PSCs). This captivating phenomenon was observed in various locations, including Norway, Sweden, Finland, ..

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Serum Institute’s R21/Matrix-M Malaria Vaccine Granted WHO Prequalification

December 23, 2023

In a significant milestone in the fight against malaria, the World Health Organization (WHO) granted prequalification to the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and manufactured by the biotechnology company Serum Institute of India. The announcement, made ..

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What is XPoSat Mission?

December 23, 2023

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to commence the New Year with the anticipated launch of its pioneering polarimetry mission, XPoSat, slated for January 1. This mission marks a significant milestone as the country’s third space-based observatory, joining ..

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NASA’s 3D-Printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine

December 22, 2023

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing a novel 3D-printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE). The test, lasting 251 seconds and producing more than 5,800 pounds of thrust, emulates typical requirements ..

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Recent Volcanic Activity Detected on Mars

December 21, 2023

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists using ground-penetrating radar and satellite imagery have identified signs of recent volcanic activity on Mars. It challenges previous assumptions about the Martian surface and hints at potential ongoing volcanic activity beneath its crust. Key Points ..

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