Science and Technology

“US Doctors Use CRISPR to Cure Rare Liver Disorder in 9-Month-Old Baby”

In a historic milestone for precision medicine, doctors in the United States have successfully used a customised CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy to treat a nine-month-old infant suffering from a rare and life-threatening liver disorder. Baby KJ, diagnosed with carbamoyl phosphate synthetase...

India Explores Human Sustainability in Space under BioE3 Policy

India is poised to conduct its first-ever biological experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the AXIOM-4 mission, marking a crucial step in exploring the sustainability of human life in space. These experiments, in collaboration between ISRO...

India-Japan’s LUPEX Mission Enters Design Phase

India and Japan have taken a major step in their joint lunar exploration effort with the Chandrayaan-5 mission, also known as LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration). The mission, which aims to study the presence of water and water-ice on the Moon's...

“Samudrayaan: India’s First Manned Deep Ocean Mission to Launch by 2026”

India is poised to make a significant leap in marine exploration with the launch of its first manned deep ocean mission, ‘Samudrayaan’, scheduled for 2026. Utilizing the indigenously developed submersible vehicle, MATSYA 6000, this mission aims to explore oceanic depths...

India Launches First Cluster of CCU Testbeds to Decarbonize Cement Sector

In a landmark move to combat industrial carbon emissions, the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, launched the country's first cluster of five Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) testbeds specifically aimed at the cement sector. Announced on...

DST and DRDO Join Hands to Strengthen India’s Space Surveillance

In a significant move to enhance India’s space surveillance capabilities, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have entered into a strategic partnership. The agreement was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding...

Google’s New Logo 2025: Meaning, Reactions, and What It Means for Other Apps

In 2025, Google unveiled a fresh update to its iconic "G" logo, marking the first major redesign in ten years. This change has caught the attention of users, designers, and branding experts across the world. Here's everything you need to...

FaceAge: AI Tool Uses Selfies to Predict Biological Age and Cancer Outcomes

A groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) tool called FaceAge has emerged as a promising advancement in personalized medicine. Developed using deep learning techniques, FaceAge analyzes a person’s selfie to determine their biological age, which may differ from their actual or chronological...

Scientists Create First Pangenome of Asian Rice

In a significant scientific breakthrough, researchers—mostly from the Chinese Academy of Sciences—have assembled the first-ever pangenome of Asian cultivated rice (Oryza sativa L.). By sequencing the genomes of 144 rice varieties, both wild and cultivated, this research provides a comprehensive...

Sarvam AI Launches Bulbul-v2 with Realistic Indian Accents

Bengaluru-based AI startup Sarvam AI has launched its latest text-to-speech (TTS) model, Bulbul-v2, designed specifically to cater to India’s diverse linguistic landscape. Supporting 11 Indian languages, the model offers natural, human-like voices with authentic regional accents, making it a promising...