Category : Innovations


India to Emerge as Global Hub for Space Medicine

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an astronaut and IAF pilot, predicts India will become a global center for space medicine within 5-10 years, reducing reliance on the US and advancing its human spaceflight program.

NASA Permits Astronauts' Smartphones on Space Missions

NASA announces astronauts on Crew-12 and Artemis II missions can carry personal smartphones, marking a shift from strict gadget regulations. This move aims to enhance space photography and humanize space exploration.

Tree of 40 Fruit: Art Meets Science in Living Sculpture

Discover the Tree of 40 Fruit, a real-life creation by artist Sam Van Aken that produces peaches, plums, cherries, and more through traditional grafting techniques, serving as a symbol of biodiversity and ecological awareness.

CSIR Develops Bio-Bitumen from Rice Straw to Reduce Imports

CSIR's CRRI and IIP have developed an indigenous technology to produce bio-bitumen from agricultural residue like rice straw. This innovation can replace up to 30% of conventional bitumen, potentially saving Rs 4,000 crore annually in foreign exchange.

ISRO Plans June PSLV Launch After Recent Failures

ISRO is preparing for a June PSLV launch following two consecutive setbacks. Science Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed the mission, emphasizing separate technical causes for the failures and dismissing systemic design flaws.

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