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Budget 2024: Venture capital fund of Rs 1,000 crore to be set up to boost space economy

This is expected to help over 180 govt-recognised space technology startups in India. Govt aims to enhance space sector development 'by 5 times in the next 10 years'.

Study finds how genetic diagnostics of ultra-rare diseases

Bonn , July 22 (ANI): Most rare diseases are caused by genetics. A molecular genetic diagnosis can be made more quickly and readily by...

‘Moon germs’ quarantine, bags of poop left behind & other fun facts about 1st moon landing

It's been 55 yrs since humankind made it to Moon on 21 July, 1969. While the event is well-documented, few know Moon has a burnt cookie smell or that mission was close to being aborted.

Chemists design novel method for generating sustainable fuel: Study

Ohio , July 20 (ANI): For many years, chemists have been striving to create high-value products from waste molecules. Now, an international team of...

Study finds how plastic waste can be converted to electronic devices

Delaware , July 19 (ANI): The University of Delaware and the Argonne National Laboratory have developed a chemical process that converts Styrofoam into the...

Study finds how blood cancer medication makes radiotherapy on brain tumours more effective

Plymouth, , July 19 (ANI): According to a recent study, medications intended to treat blood and other malignancies may also increase the effectiveness of...

How psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms affects brain networks — Nature study

Consumption of high amounts of psilocybin affects a person’s ability to think about themselves because it distorts brain network involved in perceiving self, space, and time, finds study.

First direct evidence of tunnel under Moon’s surface & how it could be ‘lunar base for humans’

An analysis of radar images of the Moon's sub-surface revealed the tunnels, say lead scientists from the University of Trento, Italy. The study was published in Nature Astronomy. 

Researchers used 1,000 historical photos to reconstruct 5 Antarctic glaciers before collapse

The images can be used to investigate other glaciers or ice shelves, changes to coastlines, penguin colonies, the expansion of vegetation, or even direct human impacts.

Much-searched-for black hole finally identified in Milky Way using fast-paced stars — Nature study

An Intermediate-mass black hole has been identified in heart of Omega Centauri, Milky Way’s most massive star cluster, providing support to age-old theory regarding galactic evolution.

On Camera

In Tejas Dubai crash, the harm goes beyond the loss of an aircraft and pilot

Airshows are thrilling spectacles of aviation skill and engineering marvels. But they carry inherent risks as the crew is pushing the aircraft, and themselves, to perform at the edges of the envelope.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

From a small Kangra village to Tejas cockpit: IAF fighter pilot Namansh Syal’s journey cut short

Wing Commander Namansh Syal is survived by his wife, their 6-year-old daughter and his mother. Back in his native village, relatives and neighbours wait for his remains for last rites.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.