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In 1953, scientists pieced together a twisted molecule, and DNA finally had a shapeScientists uncovered DNA's double helix structure in 1953. James Watson and Francis Crick proposed the model. It explained how genetic info...
Manufacturing in Zero-G: Why Your Next Life-Saving Drug Might Be Made in SpaceSpace is becoming a new frontier for drug manufacturing. Experiments on the International Space Station reveal that microgravity allows for...
February 28, today in world history: From the end of Gulf War to discovery of the structure of DNAFebruary 28th holds significance for major global events. Key moments include the assassination of Olof Palme, the invention of nylon, and ...
The Photo That Unlocked DNA: Rosalind Franklin’s BreakthroughIn May 1952, Rosalind Franklin and Raymond Gosling captured Photo 51, a crucial X-ray diffraction image revealing DNA's helical structure. ...
James Watson, Nobel prize-winning DNA pioneer, dead at 97James Watson, the Nobel laureate who helped discover DNA's double helix, has died at 97. His groundbreaking 1953 work with Francis Crick re...
China discovers rare moon crystal containing potential fuel for future fusion energyChinese researchers found a rare crystal, Changesite-(Y), on the Moon. It contains helium-3, a key ingredient for nuclear fusion. Helium-3 ...
NASA Curiosity Rover’s new discovery could revolutionize our understanding of MarsNASA claims that new clues uncovered by its Curiosity rover could prove to revolutionise humanity's understanding of Mars's past. One of th...
What secrets do NASA's 25 stunning Chandra X-ray photos reveal? Here is all you need to knowNASA has shared 25 X-ray photos captured with Chandra with the public in observance of the observatory's 25 years of existence. These photo...
Government eases rules for global sourcing of medical gearPavan Choudary, chairman, Medical Technology Association of India (MTAI), termed the move a path-breaking effort by the government towards ...
Moon Mission: Chinese scientists claim discovery of new moon mineral. All you need to knowIn a statement last week, China's Communist Party claimed Chinese scientists had discovered a new mineral on the Moon. Upon finding a lunar...
Revealed! Dutch artist Rembrandt used this ingredient to give his masterpieces a 3D effectThe impasto technique uses thick paint to make features protrude from the surface.
- Decoded: Why rubbing a balloon on your hair makes it stick
New York, Aug 30 (IANS) Scientists have found why rubbing two materials, such as a balloon on hair causes static electricity to charge the ...
NASA's rover discovery ignites curiosity on Mars volcanic historyNASA's Curiosity has been exploring sedimentary rocks within Gale Crater since landing in August 2012.
New component of human hair discoveredIn addition to the three known hair regions, researchers have discovered a new intermediate zone between the cuticle and cortex.
Bridgmanite identified as Earth's most abundant mineralSo the team decided to try a new tactic: non-destructive micro-focused X-rays for diffraction analysis and novel fast-readout area-detector...