Author: Pragya.Gupta

Scientists have long been interested in the volcanic Trindade Island. The researchers have studied the geology of a remote island situated in Brazil. Researchers have recently discovered plastic debris amalgamated with rocks at a remote island, which raised concerns for remote turtle havens. The remote island is situated 1,140 kilometers (708 miles) from the province of Espirito Santo in the southeast direction. According to media reports, the melted plastic has twisted itself with rocks. The geologists commented that it is evidence of humans’ influencing impact on the earth’s natural cycles. This kind of human influence will be harmful to nature. Human…

Over the past two decades, an amphibian heart failure-causing fungus has spread throughout Africa, endangering the continent’s amphibians. Hundreds of amphibian species have been wiped off worldwide by chytridiomycosis, the worst vertebrate sickness ever identified. Currently, 41% of amphibians are in danger of extinction, primarily due to fungal disease. At least only species found in Africa mainly had been infected through the chytridiomycosis plague. Research published in Frontiers in Conservation Science suggests that the pathogen causes chytridiomycosis diseases through a specific fungus. The fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is already well-established throughout Africa. Although, the infection may soon expand and spread deadly across…

A research team led by Prof. Pradip K. Maji, affiliated with the polymer and process engineering department Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), developed structural color-based sensors. The sensors have shown structural color changes. The material is prepared by abundant natural resources such as agro waste-sugarcane Bagasse. The research outcome was recently published in ACS Applied Nano Materials Journal. The Stimuli-Responsive Sensor The researchers have prepared stimulus-responsive sensors from cellulose nanocrystals. The materials will be used in intelligent packaging to obtain relevant color changes to indicate freshness. The color change in laminated films is caused by chiral nematic liquid crystal behavior. However,…

The world’s first 3D-printed rocket was planned to launch from Florida on 11th March Saturday. But the launch is cancelled last minute due to an automation issue. Initially, it was planned to take off on 8th March, Wednesday. But the take-off was abruptly postponed due to propellant temperature concerns. According to media reports, the unmanned Terran 1’s rocket encountered the problem. Its engine had already started to ignite. The problem finally caused its takeoff to be canceled for the second time in less than a week. The Terran-1 Rocket Relativity has yet to disclose a new launch date or time;…

According to Egyptian antiquities officials, a secret corridor is discovered near the primary gate of the Great Pyramid of Giza, and it will help in future excavations. The Scan Pyramids project has utilized non-invasive technologies to look within the structure since 2015. The researchers use infrared thermography, 3D simulations, and cosmic-ray imaging for analysis. It belongs to the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Great Pyramid of Giza According to a publication in Nature, the discovery will provide a glimpse of the building. The purpose of the limestone building with a pitched roof in front of the corridor is under investigation.…

According to a report released by IEA on Thursday, carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022. However, 550 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions were prevented last year due to using electric vehicles, wind and solar energy, and other clean energy sources. It helped balance out the effects of continuing burning of coal and oil. Mr. Fatih Birol, IEA Executive Director, stated that the emissions are still expanding from fossil fuels, delaying efforts to reach the world’s climate targets. However, the emission of heat-trapping greenhouse gases accounts for more than three-quarters of global energy emissions, which increased by…

A group of researchers from Germany claimed that mini-brains had been synthesized in the laboratory from stem cells, and they also formed essential eye components. Two bilaterally symmetrical optic cups were also grown to emerge on the in-vitro bain organoid. However, it mimics the growth of eye components in human embryos. The striking finding will support our understanding of eye illnesses and development. The Recent Discovery Dr. Jay Gopalakrishnan, a neuroscientist at University Hospital Düsseldorf, Germany, commented that the development of organoids with a primary optical cup is remarkable, that is light sensitive and developed cells are comparable within the…

The scientists concluded that the boys were royalty because ordinary citizens could not access sophisticated techniques. Scientists from Brown University allegedly confirm that brain surgery was performed thousands of years back in time. However, it is easier to think of physicians performing sophisticated brain surgery after precise scientific knowledge. The historian claims that it was the earliest medical specialty in neurosurgery. Ancient Egyptian papyri discovered the concept of cerebrospinal fluid and the sewing of heads. Even the outlines of complicated neurosurgery procedures have been confirmed by the researcher.  The First Brain Surgery Meanwhile, a team of scientist reported in the…

According to an official source, SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch to the International Space Station was postponed due to issues with ground systems. The SpaceX Dragon Crew-6 mission will carry two NASA astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and the second Emirati to travel to space. The mission was scheduled to launch from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center at 1:45 am EST Monday. But the launch was paused only two minutes left before the take-off. NASA announced on Twitter that today’s Crew6 launch had been postponed because of a problem with the ground systems. Soon after, SpaceX announced that the spaceship had started…

Researchers from Capital Medical University, Xuanwu Hospital (Beijing) in China diagnosed the patient with a unique brain condition. The 19-year-old student had gradual memory loss from the previous 2 years. As a result, the disease was preventing him from finishing high school. Dr. George Perry, renowned neurologist, and journal editor-in-chief, commented that the present case highlights the heterogeneous character of dementia, which can affect people of any age. Significantly, the discovery set disease apart from the difficulty of aging and allowed for the development of fresh ideas for any innovation. However, Perry was not a part of the present investigation.…