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How scientists made the discoveries behind a game-changing gene therapy for sickle cell disease and won a $3-million Breakthrough Prize
Stuart Orkin and Swee Lay Thein shared a Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for their research on genetic causes of sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia that set the stage for approved gene therapies. The treatments are not accessible to everyone, though
Delhi Weather Today Rain Time: IMD issues orange alert, heavy rain and hail storm predicted. Check area-wise latest forecast
Delhi Weather Today Rain Time: Delhi is under an orange alert for thunderstorms, rainfall, and gusty winds, with hail possible in isolated areas. Temperatures have dipped below normal, offering a brief respite with improved air quality. These unsettled weathe…
The ‘Big Four’ snakes of India and where travellers can spot them in the wild
India is home to more than 300 species of snakes. But there are four particular species which dominate the newspaper headlines for being deadly. The infamous “Big Four” are the Indian cobra, common krait, Russell’s viper, and saw-scaled viper. It’s a fact tha…
Coal India commissions 100 MW solar power project in Gujarat
State-owned Coal India Limited has commissioned a 100 MW solar power project in Gujarat. This marks a significant step in the company's renewable energy expansion. The project received its commissioning certificate from Gujarat Energy Development Agency. This…
Rooftop solar additions surge 2x in FY26, led by Maha, UP, Gujarat
In the financial year ending March 2026, a total of about 21.2 lakh households were benefited fromrooftop solar installations under the scheme
India's coffee exports jump 27% in Jan-Apr on strong robusta, instant coffee demand
India's coffee exports surged by 26.6 percent in the January-April period of 2026. Shipments of robusta and instant coffee saw significant increases. This growth signals a dynamic shift in India's global coffee market presence. Record production estimates and…
BREAKINGUttar Pradesh weather alert: IMD puts 42 districts on alert, warns of rain, thunderstorms and strong winds. Check Lucknow, Kanpur forecast
Uttar Pradesh rain forecast: Uttar Pradesh faces a 'red alert' as the IMD predicts thunderstorms and heavy rain in 42 districts, with some areas expecting hailstorms and winds up to 60 km/h. An orange alert is issued for 12 districts, while Lucknow has a yell…
Peppers, grapes and olive oil: Pesticide breaches are growing, EU food watchdog finds
Imported produce exceeding legal limits of pesticide revenues is set to fuel an ongoing debate about unfair competition.
What's your hometown's parallel? Incredible map reveals the surprising cities at identical latitudes - including Edinburgh and Moscow
Most of us can place our hometown on a map - but have you ever thought about which cities lie parallel? A new map lets you see the places around the world that lie on the same latitude as you.
‘Horticulture FPOs must focus on business-to-consumers to get better returns’
“There is a need to develop 500 collectives like Sahyadri Farms in India to graduate agriculture and allied sectors to the next level,” Srivastava, Executive Director of the ISB Centre for Business Innovation (ISB-CBI), said
GlycanAge to Host Landmark Conference Focused on Practical Applications of Inflammaging Research
GlycanAge to Host Landmark Conference Focused on Practical Applications of Inflammaging Research...
Dharmendra Pradhan calls for higher private sector investment in research, innovation
“Currently, 70% of research funding in India comes from the government, which is unhealthy; We need a 50-50 contribution between government and industry,” he said
Wildlife park welcomes three male Asiatic lions
There are about 500 to 600 Asiatic lions left in the wild which only live in Gir Forest, India.
Why Is There a Space Before the 0 on a Ruler, and What Is It For?
A social media post sparked curiosity about the blank space before zero on rulers. This design feature, often overlooked, safeguards measurement precision by compensating for edge wear and tear. It's a thoughtful engineering solution, also seen in other prec…
BREAKINGDelhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad weather alert: Rain likely in capital today? Here's what IMD has predicted for the whole week
Delhi is set for thunderstorms and rain on Tuesday, May 4. Overnight showers and gusty winds have already brought temperatures down across the capital. The India Meteorological Department predicts cloudy skies with light rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and st…
The faces of quantum
This story is part of Quantum Crossroads, a series examining the impact of the quantum computing megadevelopment in South Chicago. The push to transform Chicago into a world leader in quantum computing research and development has been yearslong and required …
Have millets for one meal a day: Millet Marvels campaign
ICAR-IIMR Director Tara Satyavathi pointed out that the National Institute of Nutrition recommended millets should constitute one-third of the cereals we consume and can be included in any meal of the day
Pixxel, Sarvam partner to build India’s first orbital data centre satellite; launch eyed by Q4 2026
Under the partnership, Pixxel will design, build, launch and operate the ‘Pathfinder’ satellite, while Sarvam will provide the AI backbone, enabling both training and inference directly in orbit through full-stack language models running onboard.
Distribution and seasonal abundance of medically important flies in Sharkia Governorate, Egypt and their associated bacteria
Due to the medical importance of flies as mechanical vectors of numerous pathogens, accurate information on their distribution, abundance, and associated bacterial communities is essential. This study investigated the diversity, preliminary seasonal observati…
Incidence of acute pancreatitis among hospitalized patients with dengue: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Author summary Dengue fever (DF) is one of the fastest growing mosquito-borne diseases worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. Although most patients present with mild symptoms such as fever, rash, and body aches, dengue can also cause severe and s…
Chikungunya virus in dengue-suspected patients: Molecular evidence from the 2019 outbreak in Yangon, Myanmar
Author summary Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and dengue virus (DENV) are mosquito-borne viruses that often co-circulate in endemic regions and cause similar clinical symptoms, making accurate diagnosis difficult without laboratory confirmation. In Myanmar, while …
Ancestral sociohydrology: Transforming water research by learning from multiple ways of knowing, relating to, and governing water
The contemporary scientific concept of the hydrological cycle emerged within a positivist paradigm, historically serving the interests of state-led development and colonial expansion. This legacy positioned water primarily as a resource to be measured, extrac…
Pixxel, Sarvam partner to build India’s first orbital data centre satellite; launch eyed by Q4 2026
Under the partnership, Pixxel will design, build, launch and operate the ‘Pathfinder’ satellite, while Sarvam will provide the AI backbone, enabling both training and inference directly in orbit through full-stack language models running onboard.
BREAKINGSpace company Pixxel and AI firm Sarvam join hands to build orbital data centre satellite
Indian space company Pixxel and AI firm Sarvam are collaborating on a groundbreaking orbital data centre satellite. This satellite, named Pathfinder, will process vast amounts of space-based data directly in orbit using advanced AI models. This innovation pro…
Doctors: 'It's no longer a weather forecast but a clinical concern'
A heatwave has gripped northwest and central India, with temperatures ranging between 40-46°C and peaking at 47.6°C in Banda (East Uttar Pradesh), acc.
Prehistory Earth, Artemis II Photography, Ask Jeeves, More: Monday ResearchBuzz, May 4, 2026
NEW RESOURCES Utrect University: Where was your back yard millions of years ago?. “An international team of earth scientists led by Utrecht professor Douwe van Hinsbergen has developed an online tool that […]
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Presents Four Posters on Rose Bengal Photodynamic Antimicrobial Therapy at ARVO 2026, Advancing the Clinical Case for Provectus’s VisiRose Subsidiary and Rose Bengal Sodium in Infectious Keratitis
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provectus Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Provectus” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: PVCT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing proprietary synthetic small molecule rose bengal sodium (“RBS”)-based med…
Reverse Osmosis Membranes Market Estimated to Reach USD 10.07 Billion by 2035, Owing to Global Water Security Crisis and Rising Industrial Purification Demand | Research by SNS Insider
The reverse osmosis membranes market is witnessing robust growth propelled by escalating freshwater scarcity, large-scale desalination investments, and tightening water quality regulations across municipal and industrial sectors worldwide, with the U.S. marke…
MRAI asks for dedicated ministry for recycling
At the Paryavaran Niti Manthan organised by the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) in association with the Niti Aayog on Monday, MRAI has called for called for a central nodal ministry to ensure continuity in leadership, faster decision-making, be…
The American Revolution Wasn’t That Big a Deal
Daniel Immerwahr on the scholarship deprovincializing 1776, including “Republic and Empire,” by Trevor Burnard and Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy; and “Freedom Round the Globe,” by Sarah Pearsall.