Nearly a fortnight after Elon Musk’s Tesla entered India on January 8, his SpaceX on Sunday night broke a world space record by launching 143 satellites in quick succession, beating India’s record of deploying 104 satellites in February 2017. The launch vehicle for the SpaceX record-breaking flight was the Falcon 9 and the […]
German scientists make paralyzed mice walk again
German researchers have enabled mice paralyzed after spinal cord injuries to walk again, re-establishing a neural link hitherto considered irreparable in mammals by using a designer protein injected into the brain. Spinal cord injuries in humans, often caused by sports or traffic accidents, leave them paralyzed because not all of […]
Chinese scientists develop gene therapy which could delay ageing
Scientists in Beijing have developed a new gene therapy which can reverse some of the effects of ageing in mice and extend their lifespans, findings which may one day contribute to similar treatment for humans. The method, detailed in a paper in the Science Translational Medicine journal earlier this month, […]
Leaving No Trace: Beetles Hide the Scent of Food Buried For Their Offspring
Some beetles go to great — and disgusting — lengths for their children. They scout for a dead mouse or bird, dig a hole and bury it, pluck its fur or feathers, roll its flesh into a ball and cover it in goop — all to feed their future offspring. […]
Supercomputer simulations could help solve mystery behind formation of moon
A group of researchers sought the help of supercomputer simulations to test the formation of the moon. There are various schools of thought regarding the formation of the moon. One theory known as ‘the capture theory’ suggests that the moon was a small galactic body which was captured by the […]
Germany plays catch-up in bid to monitor coronavirus mutations
Germany wants to jump-start gene sequencing efforts to closely track coronavirus mutations and catch up with European nations such as Britain and Denmark which have taken the lead on decoding viral genomes. More contagious coronavirus variants are believed by scientists to have fuelled a surge in global coronavirus cases which […]
Scientists have identified new antibodies against novel Covid-19 found
Scientists have identified and further developed novel antibody fragments from llamas and alpacas that can be used against the SARS CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19. These “nanobodies” identified by an international team led by the University of Bonn in Germany are smaller than classic antibodies. They can penetrate the tissue […]
Study: ‘Iron Man’ bacteria could help protect environment
Researchers during a new study have found how some microbes can stand up to a toxic metal. This has led towards opening the door for its applications in recycling and remediation. This study was published in the journal, Frontiers in Microbiology. When Michigan State University’s Gemma Reguera first proposed her […]
New mammal reference genome helps ID genetic variants for human health
The rhesus macaque is the most widely studied nonhuman primate in biomedical research. A genome sequencing project for this species, led by a team of researchers has created a new framework for the study of this important primate. Research published in the journal Science has established a new reference genome […]
Isro releases Chandrayaan 2 orbiter data, data from payload looking for water awaited
Around sixteen months after India’s second mission to the moon entered the lunar orbit, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Thursday released the first set of data from the eight instruments aboard the orbiter. Chandrayaan2 consisted of three missions clubbed together. Its orbiter would circle around the moon. The […]
Today’s great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn comes after nearly 400 years
The ‘Great Conjunction’ of our solar system’s two largest planets, Jupiter and Saturn, will take place on Monday, December 21, and will be visible from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in India. Jupiter and Saturn regularly pass each other, as often as once every 20 years, but what makes this year’s conjunction […]
A new study uses machine intelligence to hasten brain mapping
Researchers at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University have discovered a new way to use machine intelligence for accelerating brain mapping technique. Published in Scientific Reports, the study shows that researchers used the technique to untangle the human brain’s wiring and to better understand the changes that […]
Today’s Solar Eclipse would not be visible in India
The last solar eclipse (called Surya Grahan in Hindi) of this year will occur on Monday. The total eclipse will begin at 7:30 pm (IST) and last till 12:23 am (IST) on Tuesday. It will be visible in Argentina, Chile and other regions of South America where the Sun will […]
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