Category: Science & Technology
Biosurfactants
Safe microbial substitute can replace synthetic surfactants in the food industry
Liquid Water Deep Beneath Mars’ Surface
Seismic data from NASA’s InSight lander suggests a vast reservoir of liquid water exists deep within Mars’ crust, potentially enough to cover the planet with a global ocean.
Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attack
Tech billionaire Elon Musk reported a “massive DDoS attack” on X that interfered with the broadcast of his interview with former US President Donald Trump.
Perseid Meteor Shower
Context Perseids Meteor Shower reached its peak on August 11. About Perseid Meteor Shower About Meteor Shower Source:Indian Express Previous…
Tri-boelectric Nanogenerator (TENG) Technology
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore has developed specialized shoes for soldiers that incorporate Triboelectric Nanogenerator (TENG) technology.
Neutron Stars
Astronomers have recently identified ten unusual neutron stars near the center of the Milky Way.
Sucralose
A recent study found that replacing table sugar with sucralose had no adverse effects on glucose levels.
Astra Missile
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has authorized the DRDO and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) to produce 200 Astra air-to-air missiles.
Metal-Air Batteries
CSIR develops durable battery for energy solutions in remote sub-zero conditions that would benefit defence forces
Vampire Stars
Indian Institute of Astrophysics researchers discover ‘vampire star’ that feeds off its companion star
Endogenous Retroviruses (ERVs)
Recent studies showed ‘zombie’ areas in genome helped in human evolution
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) Grants Permission for First Approach to Criticality of 500 MWe PFB