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The world's first Super Horse is ready, a miracle of CRISPR-Cas9 technique

Scientists at Argentine biotech firm Kheiron have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by producing the world's first genetically edited horses using the CRISPR-Cas9 technique.

Expansion of genetic alphabet from ATCG to ZTCG in some viruses

DNA is made up of four letters alphabets A, T, G and C. Interestingly some bacteriophages were discovered which possess unusual nitrogenous base Z instead of A in their DNA.

Government Allocates Rs 20,000 Crore to DST to Launch Rs 1 Lakh Crore R&D Fund

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated Rs 20,000 crore to the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to initiate a Rs 1 lakh crore research and development fund aimed at boosting private sector-driven innovation.

Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT)

Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT), also known as stool transplant, is a medical procedure in which stool (fecal matter) from a healthy donor is transferred into the gastrointestinal tract of a patient.

Solar-powered device captures carbon dioxide from air to make sustainable fuel

Researchers have developed a reactor that pulls carbon dioxide directly from the air and converts it into sustainable fuel, using sunlight as the power source.

The Hidden Brain in Gut- How microbes shape our cognition and behaviour

The idea that the bacteria in our intestines could affect our thoughts may seem like science fiction.

Top 10 Indian Science Stories 2024

In 2024, science and technology witnessed groundbreaking advancements. Notable achievements included the successful launch of space missions to Mars and beyond, as well as major strides in artificial intelligence, with AI models becoming more integrated into everyday life.

Ancient Europeans ate the brains of their dead enemies 18.000 years ago

Researchers have uncovered startling evidence that ancient Europeans practiced the ritual of consuming the brains of their fallen enemies as far back as 18,000 years ago.

2025 begins with the warmest January ever

January 2025 has officially been declared the warmest January on record, underscoring the relentless rise in global temperatures.

Top 10 Indian Science Stories 2024

India has made remarkable strides in science and technology in 2024, marking an exceptional year for innovation and research.

The Genome India Project: A Pioneering Step Toward Personalized Medicine and Genetic Research in India

The field of genomics has rapidly in evolved the last few decades, reshaping how we understand human health, diseases, and evolution.

Building world's 1st pyramid

In a preprint study published this summer, researchers proposed that ancient Egyptians built the world's first pyramid the 4,700-year-old Step Pyramid of Djoser, which sits on Egypt's Saqqara plateau using a \"modern hydraulic system\" powered by a long-gone branch of the Nile River.

Climate change arms the world, ovarian cancer pulls the trigger.It's time we disarm them both

Climate change, driven by human activities, leads to environmental changes such as rising temperatures, altered weather patterns, and increased pollution.

Climate Change Added 18 mph to Hurricane Wind Speeds over Past 5 Years

High ocean temperatures caused by global warming boosted maximum intensities for most storms between 2019 and 2023, as well as for every 2024 hurricane.

How Indian Vulture Decline Led to 500,000 Deaths in 5 Years

Once a common sight across India, vultures were abundant scavengers, often seen circling landfills in search of carcasses.

Understanding Monkeypox: Insights and Implications

Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease, has gained significant attention in recent years due to its re-emergence and sporadic outbreaks globally.

AI predicts that most of the world will see temperatures rise to 3°C much faster than previously expected

Three leading climate scientists have combined insights from 10 global climate models and, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), conclude that regional warming thresholds are likely to be reached faster than previously estimated.

Infrared Radiation: A New Player In Mosquito Host-Seeking

The sound of mosquitoes is all around us when the sun sets and the air gets warm and sweltering.

Fish Oil May Benefit to Cure Alzheimer's, disorder: new findings

The benefits of fish and fish oil consumption are well-known in medical science as fish is considered a precious food resource that provides sufficient nutrition to humans.

A new class of antivirals could help prevent future pandemics

The arrival of Paxlovid in December 2021 marked another turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic an effective antiviral that has since successfully treated millions.

Turning carbon emissions into methane fuel

Chemists have developed a novel way to capture and convert carbon dioxide into methane, suggesting that future gas emissions could be converted into an alternative fuel using electricity from renewable sources. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas that accounts for a large part of Earth's warming climate, and is produced by power plants, factories and various forms of transportation.

Air pollution in India linked to millions of deaths

India emits about 3 gigatonnes (Gt) CO2eq of greenhouse gases each year; about two and a half tons per person, which is less than the world average. The country emits 7% of global emissions, despite having 17% of the world population.

An insight into Chandipura virus in India

Recently lot of news regarding disease due to Chandipura virus has emerged in various newspapers/magazines. After reading the reports published it seems that thing is still brewing in the natures nest and it could affect mankind.

Why elephants never forget?

An elephant has a very large brain for its size and the 'temporal lobe' region responsible for memory is more developed with a greater number of folds - this results in powerful abilities to 'download' important survival data such as where to find food and water, and who is friend or foe.

Use of Algae for Wastewater Treatment Containing Heavy Metals

Wastewater treatment is a critical environmental issue particularly when it comes to the removal of heavy metals.

Nano priming Seeds: A Small Innovation Sparkling Big Advances in Germination

Nanopriming is an emerging agricultural technique where the seeds are treated with nanoparticles to improve their germination, growth, and overall performance.

Nobel Laureates in Physics 2024: Revolutionizing AlThe Physics Foundations Behind Machine Learning

This year's two Nobel Laureates in Physics have used tools from physics to develop methods that are the foundation of today's powerful machine learning.

Revolutionizing Biology: The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Celebrates Breakthroughs in Protein Design and Structure Prediction

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 is about proteins, life's ingenious chemical tools.

New findings on animal viruses with potential to infect humans

Scientists investigating animal viruses with potential to infect humans have identified a critical protein that could enable spillover of a family of organisms called arteriviruses.

Father-Daughter Team Decodes Mars' Alien Signal

There is no definitive answer to whether aliens exist, but there is a lot of work being done to find out: