Category: Science & Technology

The mpox clade Ib outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has raised public health concerns since its emergence in September 2023. Recent genomic and epidemiological studies indicate that this outbreak is primarily linked to sexual activity among professional sex workers in densely populated urban areas. As of January 2025, over 9,500 laboratory-confirmed…

The recent outbreak of Sudan virus disease in Uganda has garnered global attention. The World Health Organization and the Ugandan government confirmed this outbreak, marking the ninth recorded since 1976. The index case (first identified case) is a 32-year-old male nurse from Kampala. As of February 11, there are nine confirmed cases, with the index…

The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) aims to harness fusion energy. Recently, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi visited the ITER facility in France, accompanied by French President Emmanuel Macron. The visit brought into light the progress of ITER, especially the assembly of the world’s largest tokamak. This initiative is crucial for demonstrating fusion as…

Recent advancements in neutrino research have emerged from the KM3NeT (Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope) Collaboration. This international team is constructing observatories deep beneath the Mediterranean Sea. The aim is to detect and study neutrinos, subatomic particles that can provide vital information about the universe’s most cataclysmic events. A recent discovery involved a neutrino with an…

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have achieved milestone in semiconductor technology. They have developed and successfully tested an aerospace-quality SHAKTI-based semiconductor chip named IRIS (Indigenous RISCV Controller for Space Applications). This project is part of India’s broader initiative to promote self-reliance in technology and aligns…

Recent studies reveal that Earth’s inner core is less stable than previously thought. Research published in the journal *Nature Geoscience* indicates that structural changes may be occurring within the inner core. These changes could affect its rotation and even influence the length of a day. The interactions between the inner and outer core are believed…

NASA’s upcoming mission, Pandora, is set to launch in 2025. This mission aims to study the atmospheres of distant exoplanets. With the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) facing overwhelming demand for observation time, Pandora will fill a critical gap. It will focus on clouds, hazes, and water, which are essential for assessing habitability in distant…

India’s heart failure landscape presents alarming statistics. Recent findings reveal that heart failure patients in India are nearly a decade younger than those in high-income countries. The National Heart Failure Registry (NHFR) indicates a one-year mortality rate of 25%, with variations based on the underlying cause of heart failure. About Heart Failure Heart failure occurs…

India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission marked milestone in lunar exploration. On August 23, 2023, India became the first nation to achieve a soft landing on the moon’s south pole. The mission’s landing site, known as Shiv Shakti point, is estimated to be around 3.7 billion years old. This age coincides with the emergence of primitive microbial life…

On February 7, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted an ignition trial of the CE20 cryogenic engine. This engine powers the upper stage of the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3). The test took place at the High Altitude Test Facility in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. Significance of the CE20 Engine The CE20 engine is…