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What is AI Singularity?

February 26, 2025

Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) have raised concerns regarding its future impact on society. Elon Musk has been particularly vocal about the potential dangers of AI surpassing human intelligence. He predicts that superintelligent AI could emerge as soon as ..

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First In-Utero Treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

February 25, 2025

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that severely affects motor neurons. Recent advancements have led to a groundbreaking treatment for SMA while the child is still in the womb. This innovative approach marks important milestone in medical history, ..

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AI Tools in Tuberculosis Screening

February 25, 2025

The fight against tuberculosis (TB) in India is at a critical juncture. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious goal to eliminate TB by 2025 faces hurdles. Recent developments highlight a disconnect between technological advancements and their implementation in public health programmes. ..

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First Detailed Map of Moon’s South Pole

February 25, 2025

Researchers from PRL Ahmedabad, Panjab University Chandigarh, and ISRO’s Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems in Bengaluru created the first detailed map of the Moon’s south pole. They used data from the Pragyan rover. Chandrayaan-3 Mission Chandrayaan-3‘s Vikram lander deployed the Pragyan ..

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What is HKU5-CoV-2?

February 24, 2025

Recent research has brought to light a new bat coronavirus named HKU5-CoV-2. This discovery was made at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China. Scientists have noted its similarities to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic. The study ..

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AI Tools for Real-Time Antibiotic Resistance Tracking

February 22, 2025

A collaborative initiative involving IIIT-Delhi, CHRI-PATH, Tata 1mg, and the Indian Council of Medical Research has led to the development of AMRSense. This AI-powered tool analyses routine hospital data to provide timely vital information about antibiotic resistance patterns. The findings ..

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Sinking of Iraq’s Zagros Mountains

February 22, 2025

Recent geological studies have revealed that the northern region of Iraq, particularly around the Zagros Mountains, is experiencing slow but geological changes. A research team has identified a sinking oceanic slab beneath the Earth’s surface that is gradually pulling this ..

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Technology Adoption Fund

February 21, 2025

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has recently launched a ₹500-crore Technology Adoption Fund (TAF). This initiative aims to support space technology firms, particularly startups and MSMEs, in creating commercially viable products. The TAF is a strategic ..

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NVIDIA Develops Evo 2

February 21, 2025

Nvidia has developed Evo 2, the largest artificial intelligence system dedicated to biological research. Announced in 2025, this system aims to revolutionise medicine and genetics. Evo 2 can read and design genetic codes across all forms of life. It uses ..

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Majorana 1 Quantum Chip

February 20, 2025

Microsoft has recently introduced Majorana 1, a quantum chip that promises enhanced reliability and scalability of qubits. This development marks advancement in quantum computing technology. Microsoft aims to create a fully functional quantum computer by 2027-2029. The Majorana 1 chip ..

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