John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton were given the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm on Tuesday in recognition of their ground-breaking work in artificial intelligence. The official announcement states that the physics tools used by this year's Nobel Laureates in Physics have laid the groundwork for the advanced machine learning systems of today. An associative memory model that can store and reconstruct images and other data patterns was created by John Hopfield. His research paved the way for machines to be able to remember and identify co
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discovery of microRNA, small genetic components that regulate cell functioning. Their pioneering research, which began with worms, has identified an important mechanism for gene regulation in complex life forms. MicroRNA, unlike traditional RNA, does not produce proteins but rather regulates the activation of specific genes, perhaps leading to new treatments for disorders such as cancer. According to a Nobel panel in Stockholm, this discovery is critical to understanding cell timing and deve
On October 6, the Indian Air Force (IAF) performed a spectacular air show at Chennai's Marina Beach in celebration of its 92nd Air Force Day on October 8. The Sukhoi Su-30MKI and Sarang helicopter were among the fighter jets that enthralled the crowd, making it the first such event in Chennai in 21 years. The Garud Commandos exhibited their abilities in simulated rescue operations, which added to the excitement. This year's theme, "Bharatiya Vayusena: Saksham, Sashakt aur Aatmnirbhar" (Capable, Strong, and Self-reliant), highlights the IAF's dedication to national security and modernisatio
The Central Government has launched the pilot phase of the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme, with a goal of 1.25 lakh internships in fiscal year 2024-25. Over the next five years, this program aims to provide internships to one crore young people to combat unemployment and boost job opportunities. The plan is aimed at people aged 21 to 24 who are not working full-time. Graduates of IITs and IIMs, as well as those with CA or CMA qualifications, are ineligible; however, graduates of the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) and Kaushal Kendra are encouraged to apply. Interns would be paid a
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has launched the "Playbook of Solutions," an innovative digital platform that aims to mobilise sustainable energy investments in the Global South. This playbook includes 100 legislative measures, financial tools, and risk-reduction methods based on 20 years of successful clean energy finance programs in 47 emerging and developing economies. To accomplish the worldwide target of tripling renewable energy by 2030, annual investments must climb five to seven times, totalling at least $1.7 trillion by the end of this decade. Emerging markets and emerging economie
According to LiveScience, scientists used sonar equipment to locate approximately 40 strange craters beneath Lake Michigan. These remarkable formations, extending between 500 and 1,000 feet in diameter, were discovered during a survey of the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary. The craters, which are southeast of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, were confirmed in August 2024 by researchers from NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) and maritime archaeologist Russell Green. Local shipwreck hunter Brendon Baillod first noticed the depressions while looking for a s
NASA has established the LunaRecycle Challenge, a new competition that will provide a $3 million prize fund to inventors who develop groundbreaking recycling technology for deep space missions. This effort is consistent with NASA's vision for a long-term human presence on the Moon and future space exploration beyond Earth. The competition seeks energy-efficient, low-mass, and low-impact recycling solutions for inorganic waste such as food packaging, abandoned clothing, and scientific experiment materials. Unlike past contests that aimed to reduce waste mass and volume, the LunaRecycle chal
The Chandrayaan-4 mission, India's ambitious next step in lunar research, will analyse the Moon's habitability by returning surface samples. The mission, expected to cost ₹2,104.06 crore, will launch in 2029 and consist of five modules: Ascender Module (AM), Descender Module (DM), Re-entry Module (RM), Transfer Module (TM), and Propulsion Module (PM). These components will be launched in two stacks from two distinct LVM3 launch vehicles. Upon touchdown, a surface sampling robot mounted to the DM will collect 2-3 kg of lunar samples from the landing site. In addition, a drilling mechan
On this Rosh Hashanah, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes for a year filled with hope, health, and peace to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli people, and the Jewish community around the world. He penned the words "Shana Tova!" on X. Along with its Israeli friends, the Indian Embassy in Israel raised a glass to Rosh Hashanah. The Jewish High Holy Days begin every autumn with Rosh Hashanah. The prime ministers discussed about the worsening situation in West Asia on September 30. Ensuring the safe release of captives and preventing addition
Shukrayaan-1, the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM) is planned for launch on March 29, 2028, by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The Indian space program has made great strides forward with this mission. Venus is commonly referred to as Earth's twin, and the mission of Shukrayaan-1 is to investigate this intriguing celestial body. The orbiter, which will be launched into Venus' orbit on July 19, 2028, will continue its 112-day voyage powered by ISRO's LVM-3 rocket. The mission adds to the world's understanding of our solar system and demonstrates India's increasing space exploratio