In this issue

COVER STORY: Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS)
FEATURES: Zombie' genes
NEWS: US Air Force unveils newest stealth bomber aircraft
ARTICLE: Waste to wealth via integrated biorefinery
NEWS: Pandoravirus

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS)- Drones

During the inter-war period the development and testing of unmanned aircraft continued. In 1935 the British produced several radio-controlled aircraft to be used as targets for training purposes.

3 mins

Ancient 15.000-Year-Old Viruses Found in Melting Tibetan Glaciers

Ancient creatures are emerging from the cold storage of melting permafrost, almost like something out of a horror movie.

1 min

Scientists wake up Megavirus sleeping in Siberia for 48,500 years

In a new paper, which is yet to be peer-reviewed, the researchers explain how they identified and revived 13 viruses belonging to five different clades from samples collected in the icy Russian far east.

1 min

Oyster which went extinct 30 thousand years ago found again near California

The species of oyster which was believed to be 30 thousand years old fossil, has now been found alive.

1 min

Ashwagandha: A Potential Source For Cancer Therapeutics

Several ayurvedic plants have been reported to possess cancer preventive and chemotherapeutic potential.

2 mins

Cancer: A blight but remediable disease due to technological progress in the medical field

Cancer is undoubtedly a serious life-threatening disease that has become unambiguously a global threat.

8 mins

Zombie' genes

In the hours after we die, certain cells in the human brain are still active. Some cells even increase their activity and grow to gargantuan proportions, according to new research from the University of Illinois Chicago.

2 mins

Climate Change Affects Mosquito Behaviour

Changes in climatic factors such as higher temperatures and increased rainfall affect the developmental, behavioural and distribution patterns of insects like mosquitoes.

3 mins

Are We Living In A Simulation?

We humans are not capable enough to understand and experience the exact nature of the universe, unfiltered. Due to several biological and physical limitations of our sense organs and brain we only process a small fraction of the universe.

4 mins

CRISPR/Cas9 a fantastic voyage to existing medical and agriculture modalities?

Very shortly a CRISPR-based drug will be approved. If approved, it would treat a pair of rare and deadly blood diseases and will cure millions.

7 mins

Remnants of Ancient Earth-Like World Seen Being Eaten by a Star

The main sequence life of a star like the Sun may not end in a supernova like the most massive stars out there, but it will not be a quiet affair.

1 min

US Air Force unveils newest stealth bomber aircraft

The US Air Force introduced the first Sixth Generation Stealth Bomber on 3 December 2022. Its name is B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber.

1 min

Waste to wealth via integrated biorefinery

Industrial development for the past two centuries has been driven by non-renewable resources i.e. fossil fuels and petroleum.

3 mins

FROM MID-SEA TO MOUNTAIN TOP

Think of this situation: You are in the process of learning swimming with someone's hand-holding.

4 mins

Pandoravirus: the melting Arctic is releasing ancient germs

Scientists have recently revived several large viruses that had been buried in the frozen Siberian ground (permafrost) for tens of thousands of years. The youngest virus to be revived was a sprightly 27,000 years old.

3 mins

Peanuts and herbs and spices may positively impact gut microbiome

Adding a daily ounce of peanuts or about a teaspoon of herbs and spices to your diet may affect the composition of gut bacteria, an indicator of overall health, according to new research from Penn State.

1 min

Why some people are mosquito magnets

It's impossible to hide from a female mosquito -- she will hunt down any member of the human species by tracking our CO2 exhalations, body heat, and body odor.

3 mins

Seaweeds: powerhouse of Immunonutrients

Functional foods are those foods which are capable of imparting a therapeutic benefit to the consumer.

3 mins

Read all stories from Scientific India

Scientific India Magazine Description:

Scientific India Magazine is a bimonthly magazine published by the Scientific Planet Society in India. It is a leading science magazine in India, providing readers with information on the latest scientific discoveries and research.

The magazine covers a wide range of topics related to science, including:

* Science news and discoveries: The magazine features articles on the latest scientific discoveries and research from India and around the world.
* Science in-depth: The magazine publishes in-depth articles on specific scientific topics, such as climate change, artificial intelligence, and space exploration.
* Science interviews: The magazine interviews leading scientists from India and around the world to get their insights on the latest trends and developments in science.
* Science for kids: The magazine also features a section for kids, with articles on science topics that are written in a fun and engaging way.

If you're interested in science, then Scientific India Magazine is the perfect resource for you. Subscribe today and start your journey to a more informed and engaged science enthusiast!