Category: Factly: Science and Technology

Source– This post on InfexnTM has been created based on the article “Kerala gears up for India’s 1st genomics-based infectious diseases test” published in “Hindustan Times” on 9 February 2024. Why in the news? Kerala’s medical landscape is undergoing a great shift with the introduction of ‘InfexnTM’, a revolutionary next-generation sequencing test. This will be… Continue reading InfexnTM- India’s First genomics-based infectious diseases Test

Source-This post on Alaskapox- An orthopox virus has been created based on the article “What Is Alaskapox, Viral Disease That Claimed A Life In US” published in “NDTV WORLD” on 12 February 2024. Why in the news? An elderly man from Alaska recently became the first person to die after contracting Alaskapox which is an… Continue reading Alaskapox- An orthopox virus

Source– This post on PACE satellite-NASA’s satellite to monitor Climate, Ocean & Atmosphere has been created based on the article “SpaceX launches NASA’s PACE satellite to monitor ocean, atmosphere, climate” published in “The Indian Express“. Why in the news? Nasa’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) satellite launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from… Continue reading PACE satellite- NASA’s satellite to monitor Climate, Ocean & Atmosphere

Source-This post on Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher is based on the article “Scientists move forward with plans for giant new atom-smasher to begin operating by 2040” published in “The Hindu” on 6th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, CERN (the European Organisation for Nuclear Research) scientists are advancing plans for a… Continue reading Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher

Source-This post on Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) is based on the article “New niche base station solutions by TIH to realize government vision of affordable connectivity for all” published in “PIB” on 10th February 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Science and Technology recently unveiled a new technological solution designed specifically for… Continue reading Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN)

Source-This post on FAST Telescope is based on the article “Chinese astronomers find radio pulsar in a supernova remnant” published in “Physics.org” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, astronomers from Nanjing University and other institutions discovered a radio pulsar in the supernova remnant CTB 87 using the FAST telescope. What is Five-hundred-meter… Continue reading FAST Telescope

Source-This post on Unusual bridging fluorine discovered in one-of-a-kind interhalogen ion is based on the article “Unusual bridging fluorine discovered in one-of-a-kind interhalogen ion” published in “Chemistry world” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Chemists have successfully synthesized an interhalogen compound featuring a distinctive central fluorine atom surrounded by four BrF5 groups.… Continue reading Unusual bridging fluorine discovered in one-of-a-kind interhalogen ion

Source-This post on Frozen smoke is based on the article “Sensors made from ‘frozen smoke’ can detect toxic formaldehyde in homes and offices” published in “Physics.org” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? Researchers have recently created a sensor using “frozen smoke” that uses artificial intelligence to detect formaldehyde in real-time, even at concentrations… Continue reading Frozen smoke (Aerogels)

Source-This post on Swati portal has been created based on the article “Launched on International Day For Girls and Women in Science, will SWATI break old habits?” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 February 2024. Why in the news? A panel representing India’s science academies will launch SWATI portal that aims to include each… Continue reading ‘SWATI’ Portal- Empowering women in STEMM

Source-This post on New Nematode Species Steinernema adamsi has been created based on the article “Discovery of new nematode species that could protect crops without pesticides” published in “PHYS.ORG” on 8 February 2024. Why in the news? Scientists have found a new species of nematode, Steinernema adamsi, that can help in the battle against crop pests.… Continue reading New Nematode Species Steinernema adamsi