In 2025, scientists detected the presence of either dimethyl sulphide (DMS) or dimethyl disulphide (DMDS) in the atmosphere of K2-18b. What is K2-18b? K2-18b is an exoplanet, meaning it is a planet located outside of our solar system. It is situated 124 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Leo …

Researchers at Kyoto University recently conducted a Phase I/II clinical trial to evaluate the safety and potential side effects of stem cell therapy using dopaminergic progenitors derived from human-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). About Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by the gradual loss of dopamine-producing neurons …

A previously unknown landmass, the Davis Strait proto-microcontinent, has been discovered beneath the icy waters of the Davis Strait, which separates Canada’s Baffin Island from Greenland. About the Davis Strait Proto-Microcontinent The Davis Strait proto-microcontinent is a newly identified submerged microcontinent situated near the Davis Strait, the large body of …

The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) is a groundbreaking infrastructure project that significantly improves Jammu & Kashmir’s connectivity with the rest of India. The completion of the Katra–Sangaldan section marks the achievement of faster, year-round rail access to the Kashmir Valley. About the Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel The Pir Panjal Railway …

Celebrating 50 Years Since the Launch of Aryabhata – India’s First Satellite About Aryabhata Aryabhata was India’s first satellite, developed domestically and named after the renowned 5th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer, Aryabhata. It was launched on April 19, 1975, from the Soviet Union’s Kapustin Yar launch site, with Soviet assistance. …

The Union Home Minister recently launched the HEALD Initiative to address liver diseases across India. Overview of the HEALD Initiative The HEALD (Healthy Liver Education and Alcohol-associated Liver Disease Prevention) initiative is a groundbreaking nationwide program aimed at combating liver disease in India. Initiated by the Institute of Liver and …

India’s first Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR), located in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, is expected to be commissioned next year, marking the next phase in the country’s three-stage nuclear program. Overview of India’s First Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor The PFBR is a 500 MWe sodium-cooled reactor situated in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. …

A recent article in Nature spotlighted biofortified rice varieties developed by CAS, Beijing, under the headline ‘Gene-edited plants make the jump from farm to factory’. Overview of Enzymes Enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions, playing a crucial role in boosting cellular metabolism efficiency. Many enzymes rely on helper molecules, …

The National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC) has raised concerns regarding potential downstream effects in Assam as it prepares to begin electricity generation from the 2000 MW Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project (LSHP). Overview of the Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project The project is a 2000 MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric facility located on the …