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Scientists in Japan are working on tooth regeneration, allowing natural tooth regrowth. Clinical trials for tooth re-growth treatment are set to commence in 2024. The trials will target children with anodontia, a genetic condition causing a lack of tooth growth.

Bikash Sinha, a distinguished nuclear physicist, passed away at the age of 78. He was known for his work in nuclear physics, and high energy physics, and for leading India's participation in experiments at the European Organization for Nuclear Research.

The government has approved the establishment of a new spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu for carrying out launches of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLV) developed by ISRO.

Messier 57 is more popularly known as the Ring Nebula. Recently Astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to capture this striking new image of Messier 57. The Ring Nebula, a stunning cosmic jewel, represents the final stages of a star’s life and provides essential insights into stellar evolution.

The launch of the Luna-25 spacecraft signifies a resurgence in space exploration after a hiatus of 47 years. The spacecraft's quest is to reach the moon's south pole. Luna-25 spacecraft will be launched from the Vostochny Cosmodrome.