Malaria parasites, responsible for nearly 600,000 deaths annually—mostly among children—are transmitted by female mosquitoes during blood feeding. Traditionally, the focus has been on killing mosquitoes with insecticides rather than eliminating the malaria parasites they carry. However, researchers at Harvard University have discovered two drugs that can effectively clear malaria from mosquitoes when absorbed through their…
Long before it became the giant planet we know today, Jupiter was even larger and had a significantly stronger magnetic field, according to a recent study that looked back at its early history. Researchers published their findings on Tuesday (May 20) in the journal Nature Astronomy. Their calculations indicate that just 3.8 million years after…
The tale of two of the planet’s oddest animals just took an even stranger turn, thanks to clues from a single fossil that scientists believe belonged to a long-extinct ancestor. This remarkable discovery could reshape our understanding of the evolution of today’s most primitive mammals, shedding new light on their ancient origins and surprising connections….
In a remarkable blend of innovation and space exploration, the Indian Council for Technical Research and Development (ICTRD) took a leading role as the organizer of INTERSTELLA 2023. This two-day space festival, hosted by the NASA Earth Department, featured the acclaimed NASA Space App Challenge and a series of celestial events, uniting young minds, scientists,…
