Study finds bacteria can accelerate mosquito control, prevent dengue, Zika

New Delhi (IANS) In a breakthrough research, UK scientists have identified a bacteria that can curb the growth of disease-spreading mosquitoes. 

The team from the universities of Exeter and Wageningen showed that mosquito larvae grow faster…

ISRO to launch EU’s Proba-3 Sun observation mission in December: Dr Jitendra Singh

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the European Union’s Proba 3 Sun Observation Mission in December, said Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, on Tuesday. 

3 Chinese astronauts return to Earth after spending 192 days at Tiangong space station

Beijing (IANS) The Shenzhou-18 crew consisting of three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth safely in the early morning on Monday, after completing a six-month mission at Tiangong space station. 

Shenzhou-18's return capsule, carrying…

Over half of smartphones projected to be GenAI-ready by 2028 globally

New Delhi (IANS) More than half of smartphones shipped in 2028 are projected to be GenAI capable, as broader use cases continue to emerge and availability expands across price segments, according to a new report. 

The global smartphone market…

New species of superbug behind spike in severe human infections

New Delhi (IANS) A recently emerged strain of bacteria called Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis (SDSE) is leading to a concerning rise in global rates of severe invasive infections becoming resistant to key antibiotics, according to…

India updates biodiversity action plan, to conserve 30pc areas by 2030

New Delhi (IANS) India has updated its biodiversity action plan and has committed to conserve 30 per cent of its terrestrial, inland water, and coastal and marine areas by 2030. 

The updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP)…

Govt to launch 4,740 digital service centres to boost inclusive growth in rural areas

New Delhi (IANS) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Friday launched the Digital India Common Service Center (DICSC) project to bridge the digital divide in rural India and ensure that digital services reach every citizen. 

ISRO launches India’s first analog space mission

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Friday announced the launch of its first analog space mission, to study the challenges of extraterrestrial conditions that will help in future space missions. 

The mission, which…

Over 17 million Indian developers now building on GitHub

Bengaluru (IANS) Microsoft Copilot-powered developer platform GitHub on Tuesday said there are over 17 million developers in India building on the platform, representing an increase of 28 per cent in 2024, and making India the fast-growing developer…

INST scientists develop anti-counterfeiting ink to curb document duplication

New Delhi (IANS) A team of scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, has developed a novel ink with enhanced security features to stop counterfeiting in…