Supersonic Shockwaves
NASA has captured unprecedented photos of the interaction of shockwaves from two supersonic aircraft, part of its research into developing planes that can fly faster than sound without thunderous “sonic booms”.
Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) virus
For the first time, the virus causing Kyasanur Forest Disease has been found in the tick pools collected in Hassan district.
CCR5-delta 32: The rare mutation to stop HIV
Recently, with the case of the London Patient, scientists have successfully duplicated Dr Hütter’s CCR5-delta 32 experiment from 13 years ago.
Toyota and Japan space agency plan joint mission to the moon
Toyota is teaming up with Japan’s space agency on a planned mission to the moon, with the Japanese auto giant expected to develop a lunar rover.
Google’s Bolo app
Google launched a mobile application named ‘Bolo’ (speak) to help schoolchildren improve their Hindi and English reading skills.
China to act against rogue scientists
China has drafted new rules to supervise biotechnology research, with fines and bans against rogue scientists after a Chinese researcher caused a global outcry by claiming that he gene-edited babies.
Conversion of used edible oil into Bio-ATF
Dehradun-based Indian Institute of Petroleum has successfully finished a pilot test to convert used cooking oil into bio-aviation turbine fuel (Bio-ATF).
Illicit use of DNA by China
As per Chinese rights group, communist govt. is preparing a DNA database that could be used to chase down Uighurs who resist Beijing’s plans.
New Universe map
A new map of the night sky published charts hundreds of thousands of previously unknown galaxies discovered using a telescope that can detect light sources optical instruments cannot see.
IPS cells
A team of Japanese researchers will carry out an unprecedented trial using human-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) to treat spinal cord injuries.