The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s(NASA) Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite(TESS) has discovered the smallest planet called L 98-59b. The planet is between the sizes of Mars and Earth orbiting a bright,cool, nearby stars.It is the tiniest of Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) finds so far. L 98-59b is around 80% of Earth’s size and about… Continue reading L 98-59b: A new planet discovered by NASA mission
Category: Factly: Science and Technology
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Cyber Coordination Centre
Minister of State for Home Affairs has informed the Rajya Sabha about the Cyber Coordination Centre(CyCord) portal. Cyber Coordination Centre (CyCord) portal was launched by Prime Minister in 2018 at DGPs/IGPs Conference. It as a one-stop platform for sharing all cyber related matters amongst Law Enforcement Agencies(LEAs),government organizations and other stakeholders. The primary objective of… Continue reading Cyber Coordination Centre
Research on Proton Therapy
The Minister of State of Health and Family Welfare has informed Rajya Sabha about the present status of Research on Proton Therapy in India. Proton therapy also called proton beam therapy is a type of radiation therapy.It uses protons rather than x-rays to treat cancer. A proton is a positively charged particle. At high energy,protons… Continue reading Research on Proton Therapy
What is Lunar Evacuation System?
The European Space Agency (ESA) recently tested a device which is designed to assist in astronaut rescue missions on the surface of the Moon. The test was among preparations for NASA’s 2024 Artemis Mission The device is called the Lunar Evacuation System Assembly (LESA). LESA is a pyramid-like structure. It can be operated by a… Continue reading What is Lunar Evacuation System?
ICMR scientists identify new biomarker for malaria
A team of researchers from Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) has identified a new biomarker in the body called as glutamate dehydrogenase of malaria parasite. This promises to help develop a more sensitive diagnostic test for the malaria disease. Currently,tests used for diagnosing malaria are based on a gene,Histidine-rich Protein 2(HRP2) replete with amino acid… Continue reading ICMR scientists identify new biomarker for malaria
ILS develops antibodies against Chikungunya infection
The Institute of Life Sciences(ILS) has successfully developed antibodies against the Chikungunya virus(CHIKV) infection. The antibodies were developed following decade-long research on the CHIKV infection at the ILS laboratory. With no prior antibodies reported against CHIKV,the group was the first to develop antibodies against the non-structural proteins – nsP1,nsP3 and nsP4 of CHIKV. This development… Continue reading ILS develops antibodies against Chikungunya infection
Plants may be spreading superbugs to humans
According to a new study by University of Southern California (USC), antibiotic-resistant bacteria could be transmitted to humans through consumption of plant foods. The study has noted that plant foods serve as vehicles for spreading antibiotic resistance to the gut microbiome. In an experiment conducted on mice, researchers observed that superbugs (antibiotic resistant bacteria) hid… Continue reading Plants may be spreading superbugs to humans
Scientists decode genome of miracle plant
Scientists from the University of Kerala have decoded the genetic make-up of Arogyapacha (Trichopus zeylanicus). Arogyapacha is a subspecies of Trichopus zeylanicus. It is a small medicinal plant with slender stems and thick leaves. In India, it is found in the Agasthya hills, Western Ghats The plant has high therapeutical qualities. It is known for… Continue reading Scientists decode genome of miracle plant
Three in four people with epilepsy in low-income countries may die early: WHO
According to the first global report on epilepsy by the World Health Organization(WHO),more than 75% of people with epilepsy in low-income countries are at risk of premature death due to lack of access to anti seizure medicines. Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal causing seizures or periods… Continue reading Three in four people with epilepsy in low-income countries may die early: WHO
A medicated nail enamel to help fight infection developed
Researchers from the Delhi have developed a novel translucent nail lacquer fortified with an antifungal drug to treat onychomycosis.The drug-infused,quick-drying polymer can be easily applied like nail polish. Onychomycosis is an infection which is caused due to the fungus, named Trichophyton rubrum.It causes painful infection of toe and fingernails. The infection is prevalent in coastal… Continue reading A medicated nail enamel to help fight infection developed
