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15th Indian Organ Donation Day 2025: India Ranks 3rd Globally in Organ Transplants

India observed the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day under the "Angdaan – Jeevan Sanjeevani Abhiyan" campaign, marking progress in ethical organ donation and celebrating its global rank as 3rd in organ transplants, behind only the USA and China. With over 3.3 lakh pledges, increased public engagement, and top honors for donor states and institutions, the event highlighted India's strides and challenges in bridging the gap between organ demand and supply.

Aug 3, 20256 min read

Why the Earth Is Spinning Faster

On July 10, 2025, Earth broke its own speed record by completing a full rotation 1.36 milliseconds faster than the usual 24 hours. This puzzling phenomenon has raised questions about our planet’s internal dynamics, the Moon’s gravitational effects, and whether we might soon need a negative leap second — something that has never been done before. Here’s what’s happening and why scientists are watching closely.

Jul 25, 20254 min read

NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite to Launch on July 30

ISRO and NASA are set to launch their first joint Earth observation satellite, NISAR, on July 30, 2025. The satellite will use dual-frequency radar technology to monitor Earth's surface changes with unprecedented accuracy, supporting climate research, disaster response, and natural resource tracking.

Jul 22, 20253 min read

World Brain Day 2025: Brain Health for All Ages

World Brain Day 2025, celebrated on July 22, highlights the importance of brain health across all life stages. From early childhood development to healthy aging, this global campaign promotes awareness, education, prevention, access to care, and advocacy. Discover how simple daily choices can support cognitive function and improve quality of life at every age.

Jul 21, 20255 min read

New Lichen Species Allographa effusosoredica Discovered in Western Ghats

Indian researchers have discovered a new crustose lichen, Allographa effusosoredica, from the Western Ghats, marking a major advancement in lichenology. The study reveals a rare fungal-algal symbiosis with Trentepohlia algae and highlights unique chemical traits like norstictic acid. Using molecular tools and DNA sequencing, the species was confirmed as the first Indian Allographa supported by genetic data. This finding strengthens the case for deeper molecular studies of lic

Jul 19, 20253 min read

Turning Sunlight and Water into Hydrogen Peroxide

A groundbreaking innovation from SNBCBS introduces Mo-DHTA COF, a metal-embedded covalent organic framework that harnesses sunlight and water to produce hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) efficiently. This eco-friendly, recyclable photocatalyst could transform industries from healthcare to environmental remediation.

Jul 18, 20253 min read

Greenhouse Gas Trends in the Central Himalayas: New High-Altitude Data Unveils Climate Challenges

New high-resolution data from Nainital reveals how greenhouse gas trends in the Central Himalayas are shaped by both natural processes and human activities. This landmark study highlights rising CO₂ and methane levels, daily and seasonal gas patterns, and the role of environmental factors—offering critical insights for South Asia’s climate policy and air quality management.

Jul 18, 20253 min read

Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Returns from ISS After Historic Axiom-4 Mission

Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has returned to Earth after a successful 18-day mission aboard the ISS as part of Axiom Mission 4. His return marks a new chapter in India’s human spaceflight program, including Gaganyaan and the proposed Bhartiya Antariksha Station.

Jul 15, 20254 min read

How India Joined Axiom-4: The Road to ISS

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has become the first Indian to visit the International Space Station as part of the Axiom-4 mission. This article explores the mission’s scientific experiments, its strategic significance for India's human spaceflight programme, and how it strengthens Indo-US space cooperation ahead of ISRO's Gaganyaan.

Jul 14, 20254 min read

India Leads Global Innovation in AI-Driven Traditional Medicine: Featured in WHO’s Landmark Brief

India's groundbreaking integration of Artificial Intelligence with traditional medicine has earned global recognition in WHO’s first technical brief on AI in Traditional Medicine. The report highlights India’s Ayush innovations, the Ayurgenomics project, the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), and AI-powered diagnostic platforms.

Jul 13, 20253 min read

World’s First Malaria Treatment for Newborns Approved

In a global health breakthrough, Novartis has gained Swiss approval for Coartem Baby, the first-ever malaria treatment for newborns. Specifically formulated for infants under 5 kg, the dissolvable, cherry-flavored medicine is set for fast-track approval in eight African nations, helping protect millions of vulnerable babies from malaria-related death.

Jul 10, 20253 min read