Science

CBI Files Case Against Cambridge Analytica For Facebook Data Theft

India News | Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Friday January 22, 2021

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a case against UK-based political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica for the alleged illegal harvesting of personal data of 5.62 lakh Indian Facebook users. The agency has also named Global Science Research (GSRL), another company based out of that country, in the same case.

"Liberating" To Speak On Science Under Joe Biden: Top US Scientist

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday January 22, 2021

In his first White House briefing as President Joe Biden's top advisor on Covid-19, Anthony Fauci said it was "liberating" that he could focus on science without fear of repercussion now that Donald Trump had left office.

Lalu Prasad Has Infection In Lungs, Condition Stable: Doctor

India News | ANI | Friday January 22, 2021

Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, who is admitted at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi, has an infection in lungs and his condition is stable, a senior doctor said.

Former Arunachal Pradesh Governor Mata Prasad Dies At 95

India News | ANI | Thursday January 21, 2021

Former Arunanchal Pradesh Governor Mata Prasad died following multi-organ failure at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) here on Wednesday. He was 95 years old.

Rajasthan University Of Health Sciences Announces RUHS UG Pharmacy Result

Education | Written By Mridusmita Deka | Wednesday January 20, 2021

Candidates who took RUHS UG 2020 on January 12 will be able to access their RUHS UG BPharm and DPharm results at ruhsraj.org.

NASA’s Halted Rocket Test Could Stall Moon Shot, Redo Possible

Assoicated Press | Wednesday January 20, 2021

NASA is considering a second firing of its Moon rocket engines after a critical test came up short over the weekend, a move that could bump the first flight in the Artemis lunar-landing program into next year.

NEP 2020: National Book Trust, Nehru Centre London Organised Dialogue On Education Policy

Education | Edited by Mridusmita Deka | Tuesday January 19, 2021

The dialogue on ‘New Education Policy 2020 -- NEP Outreach’ was attended by Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, ICCR President Vinay Sahastrabuddhe, and Educationist Former Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation United Kingdom Jo Johnson.

Centre For Networking Intelligence At IISc Gets New Networking Lab

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 19, 2021

The lab, developed in collaboration with Cisco, has a network test-bed that will enable researchers and students to develop applications, algorithms, and experiments in emerging areas in communication and computer networking.

China's Retrieved Lunar Samples From Chang’e-5 Probe Weigh Less Than Targeted

Reuters | Tuesday January 19, 2021

Lunar rocks retrieved by a historic Chinese mission to the Moon weighed less than initially targeted, but China is still willing to study the samples with foreign scientists, the mission's spokesman said.

KVPY Exam Preparation Tips From Toppers

Education | Written By Apoorva | Tuesday January 19, 2021

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru will conduct the KVPY 2021 on January 31, 2021. To solve the last-minute hustle of students, here are some tips by the previous years' toppers of Kishore Vigyanik Protsahan Yojna.

NASA Test of Mega Moon Rocket Engines Cut Short Unexpectedly

Reuters | Monday January 18, 2021

NASA unexpectedly cut short a test firing of the engines for its giant Space Launch System (SLS) lunar rocket on Saturday, the space agency said. The "hot-fire" test was supposed to last a little over eight minutes but was shut down just over a minute into the burn.

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit Reaches Space for the First Time With Its Air-Launched Rocket

Reuters | Tuesday January 19, 2021

Billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit reached space for the first time with a successful test of its air-launched rocket on Sunday, hitting a key milestone after aborting the rocket’s first test launch last year. The rocket delivered ten NASA satellites to orbit.

BSEB 2021: Bihar Board Releases Class 12 Exam Admit Cards; Details Here

Education | Written By Mridusmita Deka | Saturday January 16, 2021

BSEB Class 12 Inter 2021 Exams: Bihar Board will conduct the Class 12 Science, Arts, Commerce and Vocational exams between February 1 and February 13.

Joe Biden Elevates Science Post To Cabinet Level

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday January 16, 2021

US President-elect Joe Biden announced Friday he is upgrading the White House science advisor position to cabinet-level -- a sharp break from predecessor Donald Trump as America grapples with the pandemic.

Union Minister Inaugurates Weather Radars In Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 15, 2021

Earth Sciences Minister Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the doppler weather radars in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh today that will improve forecasts in the hilly states and also for Char Dham and Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimages.