Category: Factly: Science and Technology

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West Nile Virus (WNV)

Source-This post on West Nile Virus (WNV) is based on the article “Kerala sounds warning on West Nile Virus; neighbouring States on guard” published in “The Hindu” on 17th May 2024. Why in the News? Kerala is facing its yearly struggle with several cases of West Nile Fever (WNF) reported in several districts of Kerala ahead of… Continue reading West Nile Virus (WNV)

Nancy Grace Roman telescope

Source-This post on Nancy Grace Roman telescope is based on the article “NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope to hunt for primordial black holes from Big Bang era” published in “The WION” on 16th May 2024. Why in the News? NASA’s forthcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to embark on a pioneering mission to search for… Continue reading Nancy Grace Roman telescope

Armoured Sailfin Catfish

Source-This post on Armoured Sailfin Catfish is based on the article “CCMB scientists find armoured sailfin catfish has spread to 60% of water bodies of Eastern Ghats” published in “The Hindu” on 16th May 2024. Why in the News? Scientists at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) have discovered that the armoured sailfin catfish now… Continue reading Armoured Sailfin Catfish

GPT-4 Omni

Source-This post on GPT-4 Omni is based on the article “Explained: GPT-4o, OpenAI’s newest AI model that makes ChatGPT smarter and free for all” published in “The Indian Express” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, OpenAI launched GPT-4omni. This is CHAT GPT’s newest and most advanced large language model yet. This model… Continue reading GPT-4 Omni

Xenotransplantation

Source-This post on Xenotransplantation is based on the article “First human recipient of pig kidney transplant dies: What is xenotransplantation, why pigs are used” published in “The Indian Express” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the first person to receive a transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney through Xenotransplantation passed away… Continue reading Xenotransplantation

Zero-Day Vulnerabilities (ZDVs)

Source-This post on Zero-Day Vulnerabilities (ZDVs) is based on the article “Indian Govt Warns About Major Google Chrome Security Alert: What You Need To Know” published in “The News 18” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? Another zero-day vulnerability has struck Google Chrome, prompting concern among users and cybersecurity professionals alike. About Zero-Day… Continue reading Zero-Day Vulnerabilities (ZDVs)

PS4 engine

Source-This post on PS4 engine is based on “ISRO’s engine design saves raw material, time” published in “The Indian Express” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? ISRO successfully tested the PS4 engine of the PSLV stage for an extended duration. About PS4 engine 1. About: The PS4 engine is a vital component of the Polar… Continue reading PS4 engine

Caenorhabditis elegans worm

Source-This post on Research on Caenorhabditis elegans worm is based on the article “This worm develops food habits and its offspring ‘inherit’ them” published in “The Hindu” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? Researchers found that when Caenorhabditis elegans worms ate harmful bacteria, their offspring learned to avoid it for up to four… Continue reading Caenorhabditis elegans worm

FLiRT variant

Source– This post on FLiRT variant has been created based on the article “All about FLiRT, the new COVID-19 variants” published in “The Hindu” on 9th May 2024. Why in the news? The COVID-19 cycle has regained momentum with the emergence of new ‘FLiRT’ variants. KP.2 and KP1.1 are descendants of the Omicron JN.1 variant,… Continue reading FLiRT variant

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