A bacterial parasite has been observed to influence plant cell behaviour in a way that enhances its own transmission through sap-feeding insects. This adaptation alters plant responses. It was observed that it attracts female insects to males already present, which promotes the parasite’s survival. The discovery highlights a unique interaction among plants, bacteria, and insects, …
Velvet ants, despite their name, are not ants but parasitic wasps known for their painful stings. These insects, often called “cow killers” due to the intensity of their sting, possess a potent venom capable of acting on different molecular targets depending on the species they encounter. Their defensive mechanisms, which include venom, warning colours, tough …
France’s largest video game maker Ubisoft has decided to postpone the release of the newest game in its blockbuster franchise Assassin’s Creed again, putting off the launch to March 20 from February 14, the company said on Thursday. The French company had in September last year postponed the game’s release by three months to February …
A collaboration between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has resulted in the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite, which is set to launch in a few months. This mission, designed to track and monitor Earth’s dynamic surface, will use synthetic aperture radar technology to measure changes in land and ice formations. Capable …
Mantra, a blockchain platform focused on real-world assets (RWAs), has signed a deal with Dubai developer Damac Group to tokenise assets in the Middle East worth at least $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,589 crore), the two firms said on Thursday. Asset tokenisation allows rights to, or ownership of assets, including real world assets (RWAs), to …
A significant discovery involving a supernova remnant in the Milky Way, identified as G278.94+1.35, has been made by a team of international astronomers. This structure, resulting from a massive stellar explosion, was initially thought to be approximately 8,800 light years away. New findings have revised this distance to about 3,300 light years, making it closer …
Grok, xAI’s native artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, is now available as a standalone iOS app. The Elon Musk-run AI firm has been testing the app in beta for nearly a month, as per reports. The standalone app comes with all the features available on the web version of the chatbot. Users can generate images and …
Realme has announced its Republic Day Sale in India, which will start on January 13 and bring limited-time offers on various Realme smartphones and AIOT products. The deals will be available via the company’s India website, Amazon and Flipkart. The Realme P2 Pro 5G is confirmed to receive up to Rs. 5,000 discount in the …
Hisaab Barabar, a satirical social drama, is scheduled for its OTT release on January 24, 2025, on ZEE5. The film revolves around financial fraud and the personal struggles of an ordinary man who dares to stand against systemic corruption. Directed by Ashwni Dhir and produced by Jio Studios in collaboration with SP Cinecorp, the movie …
Disney+ Hotstar has announced the arrival of a new Telugu web series titled Kobali. The series is described as a crime-revenge thriller set against the Rayalaseema backdrop. While the cast and crew details have yet to be disclosed, the first poster has generated significant buzz online. Featuring the faces of central characters reflected on a …