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SCIENCE REPORTER SUMMARY: November 2024
Dr. Prasad Chandra Tudu, a scientist from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), made an extraordinary discovery of a rare mollusc species in Digha, West Bengal.
Named Melanochlamys droupadi to honor India’s President, Droupadi Murmu, this species is characterized by a distinctive ruby-red blotch on its back, reminiscent of a decorative bindi.
Found on damp, soft-sand beaches, the mollusc is tiny, measuring only 7 mm in length and weighing around 8 mg.
SCIENCE REPORTER SUMMARY: OCTOBER 2024
Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics have discovered a unique “vampire star” in the M67 star cluster, which shows signs of rejuvenation by consuming material from its binary companion.
This vampire star, scientifically referred to as a “blue straggler star” (BSS), exhibits youthful properties due to mass transfer from its partner. By studying the star’s chemical profile, the scientists detected barium-rich material absorbed from its deceased companion a remnant that had passed through the Asymptotic Giant Branch (AGB) phase before ending its life as a white dwarf.
SCIENCE REPORTER SUMMARY: SEPTEMBER 2024
On August 14, 2024, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Hon’ble Union Minister for Science and Technology, unveiled the curtain raiser for the 4th edition of Global Bio-India 2024 at the National Media Centre in New Delhi.
Organized by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in collaboration with the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), this international event is positioned as a key meeting point for biotech stakeholders from India and around the world.
SCIENCE REPORTER SUMMARY: AUGUST 2024
AgniKul Cosmos, an IT Madras-incubated space startup, successfully launched the world’s first single-piece 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engine rocket, Agnibaan-SOrTeD, on May 30, 2024.
The rocket took off from the startup’s launch pad, Dhanush, located at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, achieving a suborbital altitude of 8 km before splashing down in the Bay of Bengal. AgniKul announced on social media that all mission objectives were met, marking a significant milestone in India’s space sector
SCIENCE REPORTER SUMMARY: JULY 2024
Michel Talagrand, a renowned French mathematician, has been awarded the prestigious Abel Prize for 2024.
Often referred to as the “Nobel Prize in Mathematics,” the Abel Prize honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. Established in honor of Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel, the prize is awarded by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters based on recommendations from a committee of five internationally recognized mathematicians.
SCIENCE REPORTER SUMMARY: JUNE 2024
Recent publications in Science (April 2024) and Cell (March 2024) have presented groundbreaking evidence that a nitrogen-fixing cyanobacterium, Candidatus Atelocyanobacterium thalassa (UCYN-A), living symbiotically inside the marine alga Braarudosphaera bigelowii, has evolved into a new organelle named Nitroplast. Tyler Coale, one of the authors, highlights that Nitroplast is the first known nitrogen-fixing organelle and could be vital to the success of these algae.
SCIENCE REPORTER SUMMARY: MAY 2024
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur have developed an innovative nanosensor that facilitates the rapid detection of cytokines, proteins crucial for cell regulation. This advancement aims to lower mortality rates associated with delayed diagnoses and insufficient early warning systems. The technology shows promise as a rapid, point-of-care technique for health monitoring, disease diagnosis, prognosis, and tracking immune responses.
Science Reporter Magazine Summary April 2024
The Genome India Project (GIP) achieves a significant milestone in scientific exploration with the completion of its initial phase.
Led by Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, this project, hosted at the National Institute of Immunology (NII) in New Delhi, marks a pivotal moment in understanding the genetic diversity of the Indian population.
Science Reporter Magazine Summary March 2024
In this Science Reporter summary March 2024 edition, we will discuss topics such as the first sighting of the Varanus flavescens lizard in Uttarakhand and new ways to help wildlife in India. You’ll learn about how climate change affects forests, the growth of plants in different areas, and how diseases spread across countries.
Science Reporter Magazine Summary February 2024
In the February 2024 edition of Science Reporter summary, brought to you by 99notes, we bring you exciting scientific developments from around the globe. This issue features stories on India’s successful solar mission with Aditya-L1, groundbreaking research at IISER Bhopal on neutralizing chemical warfare agents.
Science Reporter Magazine Summary January 2024
Prof. Arogyaswami Paulraj, an India-born Emeritus Professor of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University, was awarded the Faraday Medal by the UK Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in London on October 20th, 2020.
Science Reporter Magazine Summary December 2023
Petrified wood is formed through a process called petrifaction, where woody stems become fossilized over millions of years. This process occurs when wood gets buried in wet sediments or volcanic ash beds, preventing quick decomposition by insects.
Science Reporter Magazine Summary November 2023
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched Chandrayaan-3 on July 14, 2023. Subsequently, on August 23, 2023, the mission’s lander and rover achieved a soft landing near the lunar South Pole.
Science Reporter Magazine Summary October 2023
Wood is a material that is widely used in many different applications, like as furniture and buildings. But there’s growing concern about this precious natural resource being depleted as a result of problems like illicit logging.
Science Reporter Magazine Summary September 2023
KNEE Osteoarthritis, which has a frequency of 28% in India, is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition in the world. Since complete joint replacement at an advanced stage is the only treatment option for knee OA.
Science Reporter Magazine Summary August 2023
The most common methods for desalination are membrane-based reverse osmosis and thermal desalination. However, both consume a lot of energy. As an alternative to such solar stills, the IISc (Indian Institute of Science).
Science Reporter Magazine Summary July 2023
The origin of Indian classical music can be traced back to the Vedas (Sam Veda), which contained slokas that were set music. Indian music can be divided into three major periods
Science Reporter Magazine Summary June 2023
Recently, National Quantum Mission (NQM) received the union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister approval at a total cost of Rs. 6000 crores.
Science Reporter Magazine Summary May 2023
Indian Railways has been at the forefront of adopting the digital revolution ushered by technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data.
Science Reporter Magazine Summary March 2023
India is home to the world’s largest youth population. The future of our nation is lies on our youth Empowerment that only through creative education and it is the foundation for Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Science Reporter Magazine Summary January 2023
The January 2023 Science reporter presents a snapshot of all the developments in the field of science in the year 2022