Washington: In a breakthrough, scientists from the US and Japan have transferred human stem cells into sheep embryos, an advance that may pave the way for growing transplant organs inside animals. The hybrid embryos containing both human and sheep cells were created in an early step toward growing human organs[Read More…]
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RIP Prof UR Rao: Twitterati express condolence over scientist’s demise
It was a huge loss for India as former ISRO chief and renowned space scientist, Prof UR Rao passed away on Monday morning. He was responsible for the launch of India’s first satellite, Aryabhatta. His demise has left the ISRO bereft of the experience of a man who had been[Read More…]
Samosa seller’s son secures 64th rank in IIT JEE
Hard work finally paid off! A samosa seller’s son from Kukatpally Housing Board area in Hyderabad secured 64th rank in this year’s Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced. The results were announced on Sunday. V Mohan Abhyas, 17, not only secured a good rank in JEE advanced but also bagged all-India sixth[Read More…]
Scientists protest Trump policies at Earth Day rally
NASA develops 3D-printed space fabrics
Former ISRO scientist waiting for justice for the last 23 years
Former ISRO scientist S Nambi Narayanan, who has a spying case against him, is still struggling to get justice. He was active in designing the structure used in Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan and PSLV that launched 104 satellites in one go last week and made headlines. Narayanan was in the Supreme Court[Read More…]
Physicist M.G.K. Menon Dies at 88 in New Delhi
Distinguished physicist and former ISRO chief M.G.K. Menon passed away at his residence in New Delhi on Tuesday. He was 88. Menon spearheaded the Kolar Gold Fields experiment on cosmic rays in the 1960s, reported IANS. Professor Menon, who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, worked with noted scientists, including his[Read More…]
International drug syndicate busted; Air Force officer arrested
An Indian Air Force officer and a Bengaluru-based scientist have been arrested after multi-state raids that have exposed an international ring dealing in drugs like Ecstasy. Around 220 kg of ready-to-use amphetamine worth Rs. 230 crore have been seized, a report published on NDTV said. The Air Force Wing Commander[Read More…]