What is e-soil? e-soil is a bioelectronic soil that can speed up the growth of plants in hydroponic spaces, or farms that grow plants without soil in environments made up of mostly water and a place for roots to attach. e-soil is made up of organic substances mixed with a conductive polymer called PEDOT, which … Read more
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a major milestone in its quest for a sustainable and efficient power source for its future space missions. On January 5, 2024, ISRO successfully tested a 100W class Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell based Power System (FCPS) onboard the PSLV-C58’s orbital platform POEM3 . What is a … Read more
A new study has revealed that the gut microbiome, the community of bacteria that live in our digestive tract, can influence how well people respond to mRNA COVID vaccines. The study, published in the journal npj Biofilms and Microbiomes, involved 68 people with HIV and 75 healthy individuals who received either the CoronaVac (Sinovac) or … Read more
AI Sees the Future of Cancer: New Model Predicts Outcomes from Tissue Samples A Breakthrough in Personalized Medicine: Imagine a world where doctors can peer into the future of cancer, predicting a patient’s individual course of disease and tailoring treatment accordingly. This may soon be a reality thanks to a groundbreaking new artificial intelligence (AI) … Read more
India’s bold Aditya-L1 mission has finally reached its celestial rendezvous, settling into a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange point 1 (L1) on January 4, 2024. This triumphant arrival marks a new dawn in solar research, propelling India to the forefront of the field and promising to unveil the secrets of our closest star. A … Read more
The celebration of New Year’s Day 2024 aboard the International Space Station (ISS) presented a fascinating case study in how the unique conditions of space can transform human experiences of time and festivity. Astronauts aboard the ISS celebrated New Year’s Day not once, but 16 times, a phenomenon made possible by the station’s orbit around … Read more
In 2024, India’s space sector is witnessing a transformative phase, bolstered by significant policy reforms, international collaborations, and burgeoning private sector involvement. This year is pivotal, building on the remarkable achievements of 2023 and setting the stage for an ambitious future in space exploration and technology. Major Achievements in 2023 Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1 Missions: India’s … Read more
A recent groundbreaking discovery in Romania has unearthed a 72-million-year-old fossil of a snail species, Ferussina petofiana, which remarkably survived the mass extinction event that eradicated dinosaurs. This finding, made in the Hațeg Basin of Romania, has significant implications for our understanding of the survival and evolution of species across major extinction events. Ferussina petofiana, … Read more
In January 2024, Japan is set to make a significant leap in space exploration with its attempt to land the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) spacecraft on the lunar surface. This endeavor marks a pivotal moment as Japan aims to become the third country to achieve a soft moon landing in the 21st century, … Read more
The exploration of space is entering a new era with the development and potential deployment of humanoid robots, an initiative led by NASA. These advanced robots, epitomizing a blend of artificial intelligence and human-like physical capabilities, are poised to revolutionize our approach to space exploration. Valkyrie and Robonaut 2: Pioneers in Space Robotics NASA’s humanoid … Read more