Saturn’s moon could support life, says study
Complex organic molecules have been discovered originating from one of Saturn’s moons, Enceladus, adding to its potential to support life.
Japanese mission reaches far-off asteroid
A Japanese probe has reached an asteroid 300 million km away to collect information about the birth of the solar system and the origin of life after a more than three-year voyage through deep space.
New clue to Huntington’s disease
A study by researchers at the Department of Genetics, Delhi University, has shown that it is possible to restrict the progression of Huntington’s disease by increasing insulin signalling in the brain’s neuronal cells.
India to teach satellite tech to students from abroad
India has thrown open its satellite-building expertise to engineering graduates chosen from other countries.
Toothpastes contribute to antibiotic resistance
A common ingredient found in toothpastes and hand washes could be contributing to the rise of antibiotic resistant bacteria, a study has found.
Govt. teams up with Google for flood warning
With the monsoon under way Union Water Resources Ministry has teamed up with Google to generate flood warnings.
ISRO offers Lithium battery technology
The drive for indigenously made lithium ion batteries on a large scale has got a push with the Indian Space Research Organisation offering its production technology to Indian industry.
Defence Procurement
DAC approves procurement of radars, air cushion vehicles
‘Dhadkan’ app
IIT-Roorkee scientists develop app to monitor patients at risk of heart failure
Kilopower project
NASA’s nuclear reactor could power crewed missions