Physicists have long been fascinated with dark matter. Scientists discovered that observable matter, stars, galaxies, nebulae, and planets, can only account for 5% of the universe’s structure.
Scientists have recently unraveled the decades-old mystery of the pigeons travelling hundreds of miles.
Cells not only are able to catabolize glucose and other carbohydrates to meet their energy needs but also can synthesize sugars and polysaccharides needed for other purposes.
India is not short of ideas. Every year, universities produce thousands of engineers and researchers, laboratories generate studies, and start-ups promise new solutions in healthcare, technology and sustainability.
The contamination of the environment by pesticides cannot be prevented by purification facilities and trapping devices. Enormous areas of agricultural lands and hundreds of thousands of tonnes of products are treated with pesticides; consequently, they continuously circulate in the habitat of humans.
Among the various derivatives of phenoxyacetic acids, 2,4-D (salts and esters) and MCPA (salts) are widely used as herbicides.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), often a subject of fascination, speculation, and fear, is not inherently dangerous. It is, rather, a potent tool that can either enhance human potential or become a source of unintended harm, depending entirely on how it is wielded.
India is at the forefront of a global shift towards sustainable energy, showcasing significant progress in its renewable energy journey.
On 23 November 2021, the 194 member states of UNESCO adopted the recommendations on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. The recommendation provided a basis for making AI systems work for the good of humanity, individuals, societies, the environment, and ecosystems and to prevent harm.
Recently Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) has captured the attention after multiple cases were reported from China and more recently, cases in India. However, should you be anxious about this new virus and is it as dangerous as that of COVID-19? And what one can do to protect themselves and their loved ones from the virus?
