Science
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Reduced grey matter in brain linked to teen smoking, nicotine addiction
London: Levels of grey matter in two parts of the brain may be linked to a desire to start smoking during adolescence and the strengthening of nicotine addiction, a new study has…
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Resurrected from Ice Age: Remarkable survival of 46000-year-old roundworms
Scientists have successfully revived roundworms that were in the dormant stage for 46,000 years in the Siberian permafrost. They were discovered in 2018 and have now not only been revived but reproduced.…
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Scientists propose geoarchaeology to preserve space heritage
New York: As a new space race heats up, scientists have proposed for planetary geoarchaeology, the study of how cultural and natural processes on Earth’s moon, on Mars and across the solar…
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Satellite to study ‘rainbow’ of X-rays to launch in August
Washington: A new space mission led by the JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), aims to probe high-energy light into the equivalent of an X-ray rainbow. The satellite called XRISM (X-ray Imaging and…
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ISRO successfully performs second orbit-raising manoeuvre of Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft
Bengaluru: The Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully performed the second orbit-raising manoeuvre (Earth-bound apogee firing) of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. “The spacecraft is now in 41603 km X 226 km orbit”, the…
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Genes for learning & memory are 650 mn years old: Study
London: A team of scientists have discovered that the genes required for learning, memory, aggression and other complex behaviours originated around 650 million years ago. “We’ve known for a long time that…
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Astrophysicists spot possible first-ever ‘dark stars’
New York: Data from NASA’s James Webb Telescope has caught a glimpse of possible first-ever ‘dark stars’. Stars powered with dark matter still need proving but could reveal clues about the nature…
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Webb celebrates 1st year of science with stunning images of Sun-like stars
Washington: The powerful next generation James Webb Space Telescope has completed a year of science operations, showcasing images ranging from cosmic backyard in the Solar System to distant galaxies near the dawn…
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Warming climate changed colour of over 56% world’s ocean: Study
New York: Human-induced climate change has changed the colour of over 56 per cent of the world’s oceans in the last 20 years, according to an alarming study. In particular, the tropical…
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Study shows ‘Man in the Moon’ craters 200 mn years old than thought
London: Scientists have ‘reset the clock’ for craters on the Moon, meaning that parts of its surface — which characterise the children’s story of the Man in the Moon — are around…
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Daily news on threats of climate change are scary, but can prompt action
New York: Seeing news about climate change daily may frighten people, but it may help shape the way people feel about the phenomenon and also help take action to address it, finds…
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Strawberry production can lead to long-term plastic pollution: Study
New York: Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found that the plastic mulch used to support the growth of strawberries sheds large quantities of plastic mulch fragments. These particles have been shown…
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1st 4-arm laparoscopic surgical device to cut surgeon workload
London: Researchers have developed the first system that enables four-arm laparoscopic surgery, reducing surgeon workload while improving precision and safety. The system, developed by roboticists at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)…
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ISRO to transfer its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle to private sector
New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will soon transfer its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) to the private sector, after conducting two development flights of the rocket that seeks to…
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Heart risks higher for young kidney cancer survivors: Study
New York: Adolescent and young adult kidney cancer survivors are at a significantly elevated risk for heart issues, majorly due to increased levels of hypertension or high blood pressure, finds a study.…
