Category: Science & Technology
Kodaikanal Tower Tunnel Telescope
IIA finds a novel way to explore the sun’s secrets by studying solar magnetic fields, using Kodaikanal Tower Tunnel Telescope.
Hayflick Limit
The recent death of Leonard Hayflick, a leading biomedical researcher, has renewed focus on his discovery of the Hayflick limit.
Mpox
WHO declared Monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08
ISRO launched Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08.
Prokaryotes
Scientists have recently discovered that prokaryotes are highly resilient to climate change, which may lead to their increased dominance in marine environments.
Flavivirus
A recent study identified importin-7 (IPO7) as a protein that transports flavivirus core protein across the nuclear membrane into the nucleus.
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…