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Topic: Organs

Our organs age at different rates, faster ageing means 20-50% higher mortality risk, shows study

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

New science frontiers in 2022: Dead organs come to life & a eureka moment for nuclear fusion

In future, eggs & sperms may not become necessary to procreate while harvesting of organs see new concepts. Scientists attain surplus energy through nuclear fusion in lab.

China’s putting its prisoners of conscience to use — execute them, force organ transplant

China's using incarcerated prisoners of conscience as organ donors for transplants for patients. It's the only country to do it on an industrial-scale level.

‘Self-styled Phunsukh Wangdu’, anaesthesiologist — the men behind Delhi ‘kidney racket’

Police have identified Kuldeep Ray Vishwakarma, described as an OT technician with 20 years’ experience, as the prime accused in the alleged kidney racket. 

‘Tough call but felt right’ — Delhi couple watched their 20-month-old die, & then save 5 lives

After a fall from a balcony, Dhanishtha Gupta, nearly two years old, was declared brain dead. Her parents decided to donate her organs, making India's youngest cadaver donor.

‘Don’t take your organs to heaven with you’ — Govt urges Indians on Organ Donation Day

On Organ Donation Day in India, a look at the status of organ donations in the country and why only 3% of the population is willing to donate.

This is why we are trying to make organs in the International Space Station

My lab studies how the human brain is formed inside the womb. Part of that work includes growing brain cells in space.

Kerala doctors can now take brain-dead patients off life support — family nod not needed

With an order issued earlier this month, Kerala has become the first state in India to have well-defined clinical protocols for brain-death certification.

IIT Guwahati scientists using Muga silk to create 3D-printed human organs, implants

IIT-Guwahati scientists have been working with silk proteins to create artificial implants that mimic biological architecture of real tissues & bone cartilage.

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History of Indians in the Arab world—port builders, Jat governor, translators, and slaves

From the buffalo herders who built one of the world’s greatest medieval ports to academics translating Sanskrit works, here is one part of the history of Indians in the Arab world.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.