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First Human Case of Screwworm Myiasis

Screwworm myiasis is a parasitic condition caused by the larvae of the New World screwworm fly, "Cochliomyia hominivorax". This condition has recently gained attention following the first reported...

 April 21, 2025

Earthquake Knowledge of Native American Tribes

Recent studies reveal that Native American tribes along North America's eastern seaboard possessed knowledge of earthquakes long before European settlers arrived. Experts indicate that tribes like the Seneca...

 April 21, 2025

Elevating the Yak in Sustainable Development Agenda

Nepal celebrated its inaugural ‘National Yak Day’. The event marked recognition of the yak's role in the sustainable development of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. The International...

 April 21, 2025

Desert Flag-10 Exercise

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the Desert Flag-10 exercise at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates. This multinational air combat drill runs...

 April 21, 2025

ISRO Develops Indigenous Nozzle Divergent for PSLV

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved milestone in its self-reliance mission. It developed an indigenous alternative to the imported Columbium material used in the nozzle divergent of...

 April 21, 2025

50 Years of Aryabhata

In 1975, India launched its first satellite, Aryabhata, marking milestone in its space programme. The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) was established to develop space technology. Aryabhata was...

 April 21, 2025

Discovery of New Methane-Producing Archaea Species

Recent research has revealed new vital information about the human gut microbiome. An international team has identified a previously unknown species of methane-producing archaea called Methanobrevibacter intestini sp....

 April 21, 2025

HEALD Initiative

The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) launched initiative called HEALD (Healthy Liver Education and Alcohol-associated Liver Disease Prevention) on World Liver Day 2025. This programme is...

 April 21, 2025

Punjab Government Subsidises BT Cotton Seeds for Farmers

The Punjab government has announced a 33 per cent subsidy on BT cotton hybrid seeds. This initiative aims to promote crop diversification in the state. Agriculture Minister Gurmeet...

 April 21, 2025

Angstrom-Scale Chips

Recent advancements in semiconductor technology have sparked a proposal from a team of 30 scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). This initiative aims to develop 'angstrom-scale'...

 April 21, 2025

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