b TASL’s first ‘sub-metre optical’ satellite launched By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:48:24 +0530 The SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket catapulted the TASL’s satellite from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center on April 7, says TASL Full Article Science
b Global recognition to Gagandeep Kang for research on enteric diseases in children By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 21:11:20 +0530 This was part of the Gairdner Foundation’s announcement of its 2024 Canada Gairdner Award winners Full Article Science
b Gopi Thotakura to become 1st Indian space tourist to fly on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin’s NS-25 mission By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Apr 2024 17:10:13 +0530 Gopi Thotakura was selected as one of the six crew members for the mission Full Article Science
b Ananth Technologies founder Pavuluri Subba Rao gets Aryabhatta award for contribution to astronautics By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:18:14 +0530 Ananth Technologies designs avionics for ISRO and Defence, supplying components to 98 satellites and 78 launch vehicles Full Article Science
b IIT Madras announces top 25 teams for Carbon Zero Challenge 4.0 By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:11:52 +0530 These teams will be given six months of mentorship, training and support besides up to ₹5 Lakh to develop their prototypes for sustainable and circular economy solutions Full Article Science
b AstraZeneca admits rare blood clot risk with Covishield, Vaxzevria vaccines By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:06:50 +0530 The WHO has recognised TTS as a rare but serious adverse event linked to specific Covid-19 vaccines. Full Article Science
b BE’s 14-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: Phase III trials prove ‘safety’ By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:19:28 +0530 Pneubevax14 14 was found to be safe and induced robust and functional serotype specific immune responses to all 14 serotypes Full Article Science
b Covishield: AZ cites regulators’ view that benefits outweigh risk of ‘extremely rare potential side effects’ By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:41:20 +0530 AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine faces UK class action suit; Serum Institute markets it in India as Covishield Full Article National
b Risks posed by advanced AI models in the wrong hands By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 10 May 2024 11:46:28 +0530 AI models can provide information that could help create biological weapons: American intelligence Full Article Science and Technology
b Why is blood red? A simple explanation for kids By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2024 12:38:35 +0530 Understanding the colour of blood helps us appreciate the complex yet fascinating workings of our bodies Full Article Science
b Krishna Ella awarded Dean’s Medal by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2024 15:55:36 +0530 Under Ella’s guidance, Bharat Biotech created several groundbreaking vaccines, including Covaxin, India’s first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine Full Article Science
b Agnikul Cosmos makes history, launching Agnibaan rocket powered by 3-D printed semi-cryo engine By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 10:01:08 +0530 This launch, which comes after several previous attempts, marks a major achievement as the first-ever controlled flight of a semi-cryogenic liquid engine realized through additive manufacturing Full Article Science
b “Take us to space and back”: Sunita Williams makes history with NASA’s Boeing Starliner By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:26:27 +0530 The historic test flight, with fellow astronaut Barry Wilmore, aims to certify Starliner for routine space travel. Full Article Science
b What makes veteran astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore ideal for Boeing’s Starliner test flight? By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:42:33 +0530 Veteran NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, with 500 combined days in space, piloted Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner from Florida, leveraging their extensive experience in spacewalks and ISS command. Full Article Science
b Timeline: Boeing’s Starliner launches first crewed flight after multiple delays By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:54:01 +0530 This historic mission aims to certify Starliner for routine travel to the International Space Station. Full Article Science
b Combating superbugs: How Indian drugmakers can address the global shortfall in antibiotic development By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:40:53 +0530 Emphasising the importance of expanding access to high-burden regions, the report calls for strategic initiatives to enable the production and distribution of life-saving antibiotics and antifungals Full Article Science
b US’ Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre builds on India-connect at multiple levels By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Jun 2024 15:35:16 +0530 “In addition to patient care, MSK has been running successful educational programmes” - Dr Mrinal Gounder, Sarcoma oncologist, and Early drug development specialist at MSK Full Article Companies
b Earthquake 2,500 years ago possibly altered Ganga River’s course, study says By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 22:04:21 +0530 The study, published in Nature Communications, marks the first confirmed instance of an earthquake driving avulsion in deltas, particularly for a river as immense as the Ganga. Full Article Science
b IIT Madras Alumnus Prem Watsa donates $5 million for brain research By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:51:56 +0530 The Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre powers an ambitious Global Project to image the human brain at the cellular level by generating unprecedented human brain data, scientific output and technology tools Full Article Education
b Innovative 3D-printed pedestrian bridge installed at IIT-Hyderabad campus By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:01:35 +0530 The 7.50-meter bridge, developed by a team led by KVL Subramaniam from the Department of Civil Engineering, promises added flexibility in printed forms and efficient structural systems Full Article Science
b Advancements in sustainable energy: IISER Tirupati’s breakthrough in hydrogen generation By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Jun 2024 06:35:27 +0530 Researchers at IISER Tirupati developed an innovative method using nickel catalysts to advance the ‘Hydrogen economy’ by enabling COx-free hydrogen generation, contributing to sustainable energy solutions Full Article Science
b Boeing’s Starliner glitches prompt NASA to delay astronauts’ return from space station By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Jun 2024 08:59:58 +0530 Problems with the capsule’s propulsion system and other related concerns have led to the delay in the astronauts’ return. Full Article Science
b Join the space journey: SERA and Blue Origin offer space flight for Indian citizens By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:42:47 +0530 SERA’s mission is to democratise space access and empower global participation in space exploration Full Article Science
b Kulasekarapattinam spaceport: TN to promote Madurai, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar as ‘Space Bay’ By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:03:33 +0530 TIDCO plans to introduce additional incentives to attract companies and accelerate development in the region. Full Article Science
b Bengaluru to host 13th edition of nanotech event in August By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:58:54 +0530 Nanotech event to focus on sustainability, climate change, healthcare applications Full Article News
b Raman Research Institute achieve breakthrough in quantum cybersecurity By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:22:33 +0530 This innovation has the potential to revolutionise data encryption and security, offering enhanced protection for sensitive information in digital interactions. Full Article Science
b Saturn’s moon Titan: Cassini radar reveals hydrocarbon sea details By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:34:30 +0530 Recent analyses of Cassini’s radar data reveal detailed characteristics of Titan’s liquid hydrocarbon seas, primarily composed of methane and ethane. Full Article Science
b Budget 2024: Govt move to set up ₹1,000-crore VC fund for space technology welcomed By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:04:46 +0530 A focused venture fund will give a boost to new entrepreneurs and non-government entities, IN-SPACe chairperson Pawan Goenka said Full Article Science
b India’s space ambitions gets a ₹1,000 crore boost By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:54:37 +0530 “With our continued emphasis on expanding the space economy by 5 times in the next 10 years, a venture capital fund of 1,000 crore will be set up,” Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says Full Article Budget 2024
b Budget 2024: National Quantum Mission tees off with ₹427-cr budgetary support By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:51:51 +0530 The Mission aims to seed, nurture and scale up scientific and industrial R&D and create a vibrant and innovative ecosystem in quantum technology Full Article Science
b IPCC members agree on outlines of upcoming two reports By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Aug 2024 15:16:27 +0530 “The Panel’s decision today paves the way for the critically important next stages in our work — the nomination and selection of authors who will actually write these two reports” Full Article Science
b First test flight of Gaganyaan is expected in December 2024: ISRO Chairman By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:34:46 +0530 ‘All the systems for the Gaganyaan rocket - codenamed G1 - will reach SDSC in November this year and the target for the rocket flight is December’ Full Article Science
b New hope for millions of diabetes patients By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Aug 2024 10:54:37 +0530 Potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to combat diabetic nephropathy uncovered Full Article Science
b Bharat Small Reactors being readied, modification of 220 MW reactors under way, says Atomic Energy Commission’s Grover By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Aug 2024 15:16:01 +0530 Modification minimal, change incremental, says RB Grover Full Article Economy
b Debunking myths: How blue light really affects your sleep By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:00:13 +0530 A comprehensive analysis of 73 studies involving over 113,000 participants found that using bright screens before bed delays sleep onset by less than three minutes on average. Full Article Science
b India to sign High Seas Treaty in September, joining global effort to protect ocean biodiversity By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:07:46 +0530 India’s participation will enable it to contribute to global ocean governance, access biodiversity funds, and play a role in establishing marine protected areas and sharing marine genetic resources. Full Article Science
b Mpox outbreaks in Africa could be ended in 6 months, WHO chief says By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 31 Aug 2024 09:00:50 +0530 First shipment of vaccines expected to arrive in Congo within days: WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Full Article World
b Climate change can hamper wind resources in India, impact renewable energy By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 21:07:52 +0530 ‘Visual data suggests wind speeds in key regions of India are gradually declining, which could have significant implications for the wind energy sector’ Full Article Science
b Boeing’s Starliner lands empty as astronauts stay behind on ISS By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Sep 2024 18:45:31 +0530 Despite the successful landing, two test pilots, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, will remain in space until next year due to NASA’s safety concerns. Full Article Science
b Stuck-in-space astronauts reflect on being left behind and adjusting to life in orbit By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Sep 2024 08:53:04 +0530 The astronauts stuck in space say it was hard to see their Boeing capsule leave without them Full Article Science
b ICMR inks industry collaborations for first in-human trials By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Sep 2024 13:33:15 +0530 Collaborations on four molecules, a fillip for research in the country Full Article Science
b Cabinet clears ₹32,000 crore proposals for key space missions By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:26:17 +0530 Funds cover Chandrayaan-4, Venus Orbiter, space station, and next-gen launch vehicle Full Article Science
b Chandrayaan-3 landed on possibly oldest craters of Moon: Scientists By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:22:39 +0530 A crater is formed when an asteroid crashes into the surface of a larger body like a planet or a Moon. Full Article Science
b Stuck NASA astronauts welcome SpaceX capsule that will bring them home next year By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:47:35 +0530 SpaceX launched the rescue mission on Saturday with a downsized crew of two astronauts and two empty seats reserved for Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams Full Article Science
b CERN, the world’s biggest nuclear research centre, turns 70; in search of funding for next project By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:26:55 +0530 The nuclear physics hub needs to finance the construction of the Future Circular Collider as its existing particle accelerator — famed for discovering the Higgs Boson — edges toward the end of its useful life Full Article Science
b AI pioneers John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton awarded Nobel Prize in Physics By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:31:31 +0530 Hinton, often referred to as the “Godfather of artificial intelligence,” alongside Hopfield, an American scientist working at Princeton, have utilised principles from physics to create algorithms and neural networks that underpin today’s AI technologies Full Article Science
b Europa Clipper: NASA’s billion-dollar mission to explore the potential for life on Jupiter’s Moon By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 07:37:34 +0530 Embarking on a 1.8 million-mile journey from Kennedy Space Centre, the spacecraft is set to reach Jupiter in 5 1/2 years, utilising gravity assists from Mars and Earth Full Article Science
b With 11% increase over 2 decades, carbon dioxide accumulates faster in atmosphere By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:45:15 +0530 WMO study says 2023 figure is 151 per cent % of pre-industrial period Full Article News
b IN-SPACe gives details of how ₹1,000-cr space VC fund will be invested By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:56:10 +0530 Any project underpinned by a convincing business plan could get the fund’s support Full Article Science
b Day Trading Guide for October 30, 2024: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:05:00 +0530 Here are the intraday supports and resistances for widely traded stocks such as Reliance Industries, ITC, ONGC, Infosys, HDFC Bank, TCS, and SBI Full Article Day trading guide