Science and Technology

Could dinosaurs be the reason humans can’t live for 200 years?

The Hindu:Science - 01/01/2024
Once humans reach about age 30 their chance of dying doubles roughly every eight years.

What is radiocarbon dating? | Explained

The Hindu:Science - 01/01/2024
Radiocarbon dating brought the first verifiable way to keep time to many fields of science, significantly transforming them

Genetic ancestries of South-west coast warrior class traced

The Hindu:Science - 01/01/2024
Study revealed that the Nair and Thiyya communities share most of their ancestry from ancient migrants of North-west India

2024 to be a year of Gaganyaan readiness: ISRO Chairman

The Hindu:Science - 01/01/2024
“We are going to get ready for at least 12-14 missions this year,” said ISRO chairman S. Somanath

India in 2023: strides in climate action, criticism of conservation

The Hindu:Science - 01/01/2024
India spurred action to combat climate change but brooked criticism over its cheetah translocation plan and changes in forest and biodiversity laws

Parliament breach accused underwent psychoanalysis – what is it? | Explained

The Hindu:Science - 01/01/2024
The prominence of ‘classical psychoanalysis’ has declined over time, while the topic has evolved to become less authoritarian and more practical.

ISRO successfully launches PSLV-C58 XPoSat mission 

The Hindu:Science - 01/01/2024
The launch put India in an elite category as it has become the second nation to send an observatory to study astronomical sources such as black holes, neutron stars among others

You had your genome sequenced and found something – now what? | Explained

The Hindu:Science - 31/12/2023
It’s likely that a large number of people around the world will have their whole genome sequenced in their lifetimes in the coming decade

Missing TB cases in the private sector

The Hindu:Science - 30/12/2023
Despite the significant increase in the private sector TB notifications over the years, they fall far short of the targets set by the National Strategic Plan 2020-2025.

Levy 20-30% health tax on food high in sugar, salt, fat: study

The Hindu:Science - 30/12/2023
The recommendation is an outcome of a study commissioned by Niti Aayog, which is studying the impact of imposing health taxes and warning labels on food products to encourage healthy eating practices

Global warming intensifies typhoon-induced extreme precipitation over East Asia

Science Daily - 30/12/2023
Scientists use a 3km high-resolution climate model to reveal expanded extreme rainfall from typhoons.

Unraveling the mysteries of fog in complex terrain

Science Daily - 30/12/2023
While fog presents a major hazard to transportation safety, meteorologists have yet to figure out how to forecast it with the precision they have achieved for precipitation, wind and other stormy events. This is because the physical processes resulting in fog formation are extremely complex, Now researchers report their findings from an intensive study centered on a northern Utah basin and conceived to investigate the life cycle of cold fog in mountain valleys.

In coastal communities, sea level rise may leave some isolated

Science Daily - 30/12/2023
Amid the threat of dramatic sea level rise, coastal communities face unprecedented dangers, but a new study reveals that as flooding intensifies, disadvantaged populations will be the ones to experience some of the most severe burdens of climate change.

Breakthrough in organic semiconductor synthesis paves the way for advanced electronic devices

Science Daily - 30/12/2023
A research team has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of organic semiconductors. Their successful synthesis and characterization of a novel molecule called 'BNBN anthracene' has opened up new possibilities for the development of advanced electronic devices.

Molecules exhibit non-reciprocal interactions without external forces

Science Daily - 30/12/2023
Researchers have discovered that molecules experience non-reciprocal interactions without external forces. Fundamental forces such as gravity and electromagnetism are reciprocal, where two objects are attracted to each other or are repelled by each other. In our everyday experience, however, interactions don t seem to follow this reciprocal law.

Revolutionary nanodrones enable targeted cancer treatment

Science Daily - 30/12/2023
A research team has unveiled a remarkable breakthrough in cancer treatment.

Sodium's high-pressure transformation can tell us about the interiors of stars, planets

Science Daily - 30/12/2023
A new study has revealed the chemical bonding behind sodium's high-pressure transformation from shiny metal to transparent insulator.

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