Category: Science

According to an official from the Indian government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to replicate India’s IT success in the field of space. Recent efforts by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) underscore the country’s genuine commitment to establishing itself as a prominent player in space exploration. Merely one week after the successful landing of…

German Bionic, the creator of robot exoskeletons, has introduced the Apogee+, an upgraded version of their lightweight Apogee exosuit, with a specific focus on aiding healthcare professionals. This enhanced exoskeleton aims to alleviate the strain experienced by nurses and other healthcare workers, particularly when caring for elderly and frail patients. Functioning as a “personal lifting…

CVS Health is introducing a new subsidiary called Cordavis, aiming to collaborate with drug manufacturers in producing biosimilar products. These medications are designed to closely mirror existing approved drugs. Cordavis will work to bring FDA-approved biosimilars to the U.S. market, potentially reshaping how consumers access medications by enhancing competition and driving down costs. Rather than…

India has achieved a remarkable feat in space travel, marking a significant milestone in multiple ways. The Vikram lander of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has successfully made a controlled landing on the surface of the Moon, signifying India’s inaugural achievement of a triumphant lunar landing. This accomplishment holds special significance as it places India in a…

We are on the cusp of discovering whether India will become the first nation to achieve a successful soft landing on the moon’s southern pole. The Chandrayaan-3 mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which commenced its journey on July 14th and entered lunar orbit on August 5th, is gearing up to attempt its…

Russia’s recent endeavor to reach the Moon, marking its first such attempt since 1976, has sadly concluded with disappointment. After launching on August 10th, the Luna-25 spacecraft from Russia’s state-run space agency, Roscosmos, faced a tragic turn. Just ten days later, it was confirmed that the spacecraft had lost control and collided with the lunar…

A team of international scientists has come up with a new technology that could help spot or even treat cancer Cells in those tricky-to-reach spots, like the colon. They’ve put out a paper in the journal Science about their method called CATCH, which stands for cellular assay for targeted, CRISPR-discriminated horizontal gene transfer. For their…

Biogen and Sage Therapeutics have achieved a significant breakthrough in their joint effort to develop Zurzuvae, a medication targeted at treating postpartum depression (PPD). The FDA has granted approval for this oral pill, marking a historic milestone as the first antidepressant specifically intended for new mothers facing PPD. According to CDC research, approximately one in…

Johnson & Johnson Medical technology division has achieved a significant milestone with FDA approval for a groundbreaking workflow designed to enhance the safety of treating atrial fibrillation, a condition characterized by irregular heartbeats that can lead to stroke or heart failure. This approval specifically applies to several products developed by Biosense Webster, a part of…

NASA is launching its own streaming platform called NASA+ this summer. It’s going to be awesome! Right now, they already livestream launches and events on their website, but with NASA+, they’ll have even more cool stuff. There will be live broadcasts, of course, but they’re also adding some original video series. And guess what? It’s…

Remote controlled pill endoscopes have been in existence for a considerable time; however, they have been hindered by significant limitations. These pills lack control mechanisms that can be operated by physicians and instead rely solely on gravity and the natural movement within the digestive system. In a recent announcement by the GW School of Medicine…

Zelim Guardian is a UK-based startup that has been around since 2020 and has set out to revolutionize the way first responders conduct rescues at sea. The company’s website boldly proclaims its goal of making unmanned search and rescue a norm. In a YouTube video, Zelim Guardian showcases some of the cutting-edge technologies it is…