Science and Technology

China's spacecraft carrying rocks from the far side of the moon leaves the lunar surface

The Hindu:Science - 04/06/2024
China’s Chang’e-6 probe collects moon samples from the far side, aiming to land astronauts on the moon before 2030

‘Green-beard’ genes could explain how altruism arose in nature

The Hindu:Science - 04/06/2024
Scientists have gained valuable new insights into natural altruism by studying the amoeba Dictyostelium discoideum

ISRO develops PraVaHa software for aerodynamic design and analysis

The Hindu:Science - 03/06/2024
This software can simulate external and internal flows on launch vehicles, winged and non winged re-entry vehicles

Tonga volcano could cause unusual weather for rest of decade: study

The Hindu:Science - 03/06/2024
Usually, the sulphur dioxide in the smoke of a volcano cools the earth’s surface for a short period. This didn’t happen for Hunga Tonga.

New method to generate virus-like particles, to help with developing antibodies against Nipah

The Hindu:Science - 02/06/2024
With the new technique developed by the Institute of Advanced Virology, it will now be possible to conduct tests crucial for the development of vaccines in biosafety level-2 labs. Now, such tests are done only in biosafety level-4 labs, because of the extreme precautions required. The newly developed particles closely resemble viruses, but are non-infectious

Agnikul eyes satellite launches by 2025: start-up CEO Ravichandran

The Hindu:Science - 02/06/2024
The start up expects its 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engines and rocket will offer a quick turnaround for customers

Boeing's first astronaut flight called off at the last minute in latest setback

The Hindu:Science - 02/06/2024
Mission managers say last-minute computer trouble has nixed the latest launch attempt for Boeing’s first astronaut flight

Chinese spacecraft successfully lands on moon's far side

The Hindu:Science - 02/06/2024
The mission is the sixth in the Chang’e moon exploration program, which is named after a Chinese moon goddess

Cities warming due to combined effect of urbanisation, climate change

The Hindu:Science - 01/06/2024
The ongoing climate change and rapid urbanisation are now defining the Anthropocene, with the cities experiencing both thereby making the urban population vulnerable to the compounding impact.

Boeing counts down again to its first astronaut launch on a long-delayed test flight for NASA

The Hindu:Science - 01/06/2024
Boeing attempts to launch astronauts on new space capsule after delays, aiming to provide backup to SpaceX

Humble fern from New Caledonia boasts world's largest genome

The Hindu:Science - 01/06/2024
The fern grows primarily on the ground or atop fallen tree trunks in New Caledonia, about 1,200 km east of Australia, and on neighboring islands such as Vanuatu

Earliest-known galaxy, spotted by Webb telescope, is a beacon to cosmic dawn

The Hindu:Science - 01/06/2024
Until now, the earliest-known galaxy dated to about 320 million years after the Big Bang

A greener, more effective way to kill termites

Science Daily - 01/06/2024
Scientists have discovered a highly effective, nontoxic, and less expensive way to lure hungry termites to their doom.

Martian meteorites deliver a trove of information on Red Planet's structure

Science Daily - 01/06/2024
Mars has a distinct structure in its mantle and crust with discernible reservoirs, and this is known thanks to meteorites that scientists have analyzed. These results are important for understanding not only how Mars formed and evolved, but also for providing precise data that can inform recent NASA missions like Insight and Perseverance and the Mars Sample Return.

Antibodies may aid effort to fight influenza B

Science Daily - 01/06/2024
Researchers have isolated human monoclonal antibodies against influenza B, a significant public health threat that disproportionately affects children, the elderly and other immunocompromised individuals.

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