Current Affairs - Science

The scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a new approach to destroy cancer cells using hybrid nanoparticles made of gold and copper sulphide. These nanoparticles can kill cancer cells using heat, and they can also be used to detect cancer cells using sound waves. This is a significant breakthrough in cancer research, and it offers a new potential treatment option for cancer patients.

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected possible signs of life on K2-18b, an exoplanet that is 120 light-years away from Earth. The telescope detected the presence of a molecule called dimethyl sulfide (DMS), which is produced on Earth by both natural and biological processes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the landing site of Chandrayaan-3's moon lander would be named 'Shiv Shakti Point' during his visit to the ISRO complex in Bengaluru, signifying the fusion of science and spirituality.

The researchers who created synthetic embryos from stem cells are from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. The Weizmann Institute is a research institute located in Rehovot, Israel. It is one of the leading research institutes in the world.

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is hosting the "One Week One Lab" programme from 11th to 16th September 2023, where 37 laboratories across the nation will showcase their research outcomes.