The field of de-extinction – bringing back traits of extinct species through genetic engineering – has taken a fascinating leap forward with the development of ‘woolly mice’. These transgenic rodents, bred to exhibit thick, golden fur reminiscent of the woolly mammoth, mark an impressive feat in genetic engineering. However, while Read more…
With fewer than 2100 giant pandas remaining in the wild, conservationists and researchers have long searched for new ways to protect the beloved black-and-white fluffy bear from the threat of extinction. Now it looks like their search is about to pay off, a groundbreaking development offers fresh hope: for the Read more…
NASA is closely monitoring the trajectory of Asteroid 2011 MW1, a colossal 380-foot space rock hurtling towards Earth at an alarming speed of 28,946 km per hour. Expected to make its closest approach on July 25, the asteroid will pass at a distance of approximately 4.43 million miles from our Read more…
Antarctic marine worms, known as polychaetes, rely on a symbiotic relationship with specialized bacteria to survive the extreme cold of their environment. This remarkable adaptation sheds light on the complex interplay between marine organisms and their microbial partners, offering new insights into life under extreme conditions. Unraveling the Mystery about Read more…
Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, has long been considered one of the most promising locations for finding life in our solar system. It boasts a subsurface ocean that may contain the necessary ingredients for life: liquid water, energy, and chemical building blocks. Yet, with NASA’s Europa Clipper mission on the Read more…
In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California have reached nuclear fusion “ignition” for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the quest for limitless clean energy. This landmark experiment, conducted in December 2022, not only achieved fusion reactions that produced an excess of energy Read more…
In a significant achievement for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the Aditya-L1 solar mission has successfully reached its designated destination within the anticipated four-month timeframe. Launched on September 2 last year, the spacecraft has positioned itself at Lagrange Point 1 (L1), where it will embark on an extensive study Read more…
Spider silk, renowned for its remarkable strength and durability, has long been an object of fascination for scientists. However, mass-producing this incredibly tough material has posed a substantial challenge due to the territorial and cannibalistic nature of spiders. But, in a groundbreaking achievement, Chinese researchers have achieved something previously thought Read more…
Oil Drilling : A Brazilian petrochemical company, Petrobras, is planning to drill exploratory oil wells in the waters close to the Amazon’s mouth. In a recent announcement for oil drilling, Petrobras has assured that there wouldn’t be oil leaks, given their experience with 3,000 wells at deep-sea sites without any Read more…
New research into the ancient world of Megalodon sharks, the largest predators to have ever roamed the oceans, suggests that their ability to maintain a warm body temperature could have played a crucial role in their evolution as formidable megapredators. This groundbreaking study sheds light on the potential physiological adaptations Read more…