The 2024 Breakthrough Prizes in Life Sciences have spotlighted groundbreaking research, emphasizing the impact on Parkinson’s disease, cystic fibrosis, and cancer. This blog delves into the awarded discoveries, the scientists behind them, and the challenges faced in the realm of cutting-edge medical…
In a world grappling with climate change, India stands at the forefront of a complex nexus involving water, food, and land. While these interconnected challenges often take a back seat in media headlines, they pose a sleeper crisis that demands urgent attention.…
As the world’s top nuclear power producer, the U.S. grapples with a complex challenge—relying on Russia for 24% of enriched uranium, a critical component for nuclear fuel. Despite being the largest producer, the nation lacks domestic capacity for three crucial steps in…
The discovery of the Amaterasu particle is indeed a fascinating and perplexing development in the field of astrophysics. The fact that it possesses an energy exceeding 240 exa-electron volts (EeV), making it millions of times more powerful than particles produced by the…
Bengaluru witnessed a momentous occasion as the Infosys Science Foundation proudly revealed the winners of the Infosys Prize 2023. Spanning six categories—engineering and computer science, humanities, life sciences, mathematical sciences, physical sciences, and social sciences—the laureates were lauded for their outstanding contributions.…
For over two decades, Earth has maintained a continuous presence on Mars through a series of spacecraft, including rovers and orbiters. These missions have been instrumental in unraveling the mysteries of the Red Planet, searching for signs of past or present life,…
To achieve the goal of landing a human on the Moon by 2040, ISRO needs a powerful launch vehicle with super-lift capabilities, capable of carrying more than 100,000 kilograms to Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Propulsion Technology Developing a propulsion system with a…
Haemoglobin, the molecule responsible for giving blood its red color and transporting oxygen, has always been considered vital for our survival. However, a recent serendipitous discovery has unveiled a previously unknown role of haemoglobin in a surprising location. In a groundbreaking study…
We’ve long been captivated by the idea of time travel, often depicted in films and fiction. Scientists are now delving into the fascinating world of quantum physics to explore the possibilities of time travel. Gedankenexperiment: A Dive into Theoretical Physics Drawing inspiration…
India’s space agency, ISRO, is making impressive strides in the realm of crewed space missions. Following the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, ISRO is preparing for a significant test, the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission 1 (TV-D1), which is an integral part of the…
