4 min read Last Updated : Jul 24 2024 | 1:42 AM IST The Union Budget for FY25 demonstrates the nation’s outlook towards inclusive, tech-focused and sustainable growth, in line with the government’s long-term vision of Viksit Bharat. Many of the key priorities identified in the Budget, such as promoting skill development, driving … Read more
6 min read Last Updated : Jul 24 2024 | 12:36 AM IST Union Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday rose to present the Union Budget for a record seventh consecutive time. The political and economic conditions, however, were very different from five years ago when she presented her first Budget. It is … Read more
With their large size, venomous bite and the fantastical connotations of their name, Komodo dragons seem like the stuff of legend. Now, that status has been elevated further: scientists have discovered that their teeth are coated with an iron layer that helps keep the razor-sharp edges. It’s the first time such a layer has been … Read more
A crucial step in preclinical drug development is the confirmation of the specific binding of the new therapeutic molecule to the target protein. Transmembrane proteins (TPs) such as ion channels, transporters or receptors provide many targets for cancer and other diseases. They are complex, making the production of those proteins in adequate amounts much more … Read more
Iron ore is the main ingredient in steel production. One of the mainstays of the Australian economy, it contributes $124 billion to national income each year. This is not surprising, given that Western Australia is home to some of the largest deposits of iron ore on Earth, and 96% of Australia’s iron ore comes from … Read more
An artist’s rendition of the hazy atmosphere of the Archaean Earth – a pale orange blob. Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Francis Reddy Scientists examine the far-reaching impact of microorganisms on Earth’s history, tracing their influence through isotopic and genetic evidence. The study highlights the link between microbial activity and major environmental changes, such as … Read more
The human body’s sense of touch is so important that it can be found throughout the body, not just the skin. Two small touch sensors, Piezo1 and Piezo2, signal the lightest pressures and can be found monitoring the circulatory system, telling the body where its limbs are in space and even sounding the alarm about … Read more
from Nidhi DhullReviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.July 22, 2024 A recent article published in mATERIALS examined the strength and microstructure restoration of high performance concrete (HPC) through water and water-CO2 cyclic recovery, which is promising for the rehabilitation of thermally damaged concrete (TDC). XRD patterns and QXRD results of samples exposed to 600 °C at … Read more