AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine faces UK class action suit; Serum Institute markets it in India as Covishield

The system was launched around 8.30 am from the ground mobile launcher.

‘The king of fruits’ protects people from gastro disorders

These are among the rules brought out today by India’s space activities regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorizsation Center (IN-SPACe). These rules are to govern private sector activities in ‘space’

In 2023, Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L-1 missions highlighted India’s global space prominence

‘The space programme is always a work-in-progress’

Low intake of essential nutrients can disrupt metabolism and increase the risk of insulin resistance

AI models can provide information that could help create biological weapons: American intelligence

Obesity has “exploded” around the world, and it’s not because people are lazy or weak-willed - Johann Hari, Author

Understanding the colour of blood helps us appreciate the complex yet fascinating workings of our bodies

These storms, caused by high energy particles from the Sun hitting our atmosphere, have the potential to knock out electrical grids and satellites

These chips will be utilised for quantum computing and high-speed secured communication systems

Under Ella’s guidance, Bharat Biotech created several groundbreaking vaccines, including Covaxin, India’s first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine

NASA to provide advanced training to Indian astronauts for joint mission to International Space Station, US envoy Eric Garcetti says

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

The historic test flight, with fellow astronaut Barry Wilmore, aims to certify Starliner for routine space travel.

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.

This historic mission aims to certify Starliner for routine travel to the International Space Station.

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

The platform supports different types of biomolecules, including monoclonal antibodies, biosimilars, bispecifics, antibody-drug conjugates, and other recombinant proteins

“In addition to patient care, MSK has been running successful  educational programmes” - Dr Mrinal Gounder, Sarcoma oncologist, and Early drug development specialist at MSK

The 14th edition of the Indo-Pacific Geo Intelligence Forum highlighted the critical role of geospatial technology in addressing security challenges in the region.

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. 

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

India ranks 6th amongst the top nine deeptech ecosystems globally

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

The program is a result of the MoU agreement AWS signed with the Indian Space Research Organization and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre in 2023

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

Problems with the capsule’s propulsion system and other related concerns have led to the delay in the astronauts’ return.

SERA’s mission is to democratise space access and empower global participation in space exploration

TIDCO plans to introduce additional incentives to attract companies and accelerate development in the region. 

The study, led by entomologist Erik Frank from the University of Würzburg, highlights the ants’ sophisticated medical behaviour, with amputations proving highly effective in ensuring survival 

Nanotech event to focus on sustainability, climate change, healthcare applications

A team at IASST Guwahati has identified 4 different Ionic Liquids that can be effective in extracting silk proteins from raw fibres 

This innovation has the potential to revolutionise data encryption and security, offering enhanced protection for sensitive information in digital interactions.

Recent analyses of Cassini’s radar data reveal detailed characteristics of Titan’s liquid hydrocarbon seas, primarily composed of methane and ethane. 

The technology has received a patent from the government

Prahlad Chandra Agrawal is the first Indian recipient of this award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the development of space research, particularly those in a leadership role.

A focused venture fund will give a boost to new entrepreneurs and non-government entities, IN-SPACe chairperson Pawan Goenka said

“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

The Mission aims to seed, nurture and scale up scientific and industrial R&D and create a vibrant and innovative ecosystem in quantum technology

“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”

‘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’

SSLV was designed with the industry in mind, he said

EOS-8 turns 100th satellite that incorporated Ananth Tech components

Potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to combat diabetic nephropathy uncovered

Modification minimal, change incremental, says RB Grover

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. 

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.

The signature moment of the mission was to be a spacewalk by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis