A new study in Science shows that scratching can be both good and bad. Researchers found that scratching triggers inflammation by activating immune cells called mast cells- making itching worse. But it also reduces harmful bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus. So while scratching may briefly help, too much can damage skin and worsen infections. Read more at Science New Explores
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have discovered a new color called ‘olo’, visible only through laser stimulation of the retina’s M cones. Described as a vivid blue-green, ‘olo’ can’t be displayed on screens. Five participants who experienced it gave similar descriptions, though some scientists argue it’s just a saturated green. Read more at Hindustan Times
India concluded the 6th Asian U18 Athletics Championships in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, with 11 medals: 1 gold, 5 silver, and 5 bronze. Himanshu Jakhar secured the country’s first-ever gold in boys’ javelin throw with a 67.57m effort. Other notable performances included Nitin Gupta’s silver in the 5000m race walk and Aarti’s double bronze in the 100m and 200m sprints. Read
The U.S. government sees DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, as a big threat to its national security. U.S. lawmakers say DeepSeek might be secretly gathering personal data from American users and spreading false or biased information. It’s also accused of getting 60,000 Nvidia computer chips illegally and using results from American AI systems to train its own. Sanctions are being
India will get eight cheetahs from Botswana in two phases under Project Cheetah, with the first transfer set for May 2025. The animals will be housed at Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. Authorities are training ‘cheetah mitras’ and planning inter-state coordination to expand conservation beyond Kuno National Park. Read more at Firstpost
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on several Chinese companies, accusing them of aiding Russia’s military efforts. Kyiv claims these firms supplied components used in Russian weapons. This move marks a sharp escalation in tensions, as Ukraine signals concern over Beijing’s indirect support for Moscow amid the ongoing war. Read more at Reuters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to address the cleaning of the Yamuna River and Delhi’s drinking water supply. Key discussions included implementing advanced technology for real-time monitoring of sewage treatment plants and laying interceptor sewers to prevent untreated waste from entering the river. The meeting also emphasized rehabilitating Delhi’s water system to reduce leaks and integrating an
NASA has confirmed that solar wind can generate water on the Moon. In a recent lab experiment, researchers simulated lunar conditions by exposing Apollo 17 soil samples to a beam of charged particles, mimicking solar wind. This process led to the formation of hydroxyl and possibly water molecules, supporting the theory that solar wind contributes to lunar water formation. Read
Smita Kumari, a yoga instructor at Adani Group, has achieved her second Guinness World Record by holding the Bhunamanasana (Greeting the Earth) pose for 2 hours, 33 minutes, and 37 seconds on February 17, 2025. This accomplishment follows her 2023 record for maintaining the Samakonasana (centre split) pose for over 3 hours. Read more at News Karnataka
Surgeons at National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) successfully performed the world’s first heart transplant in which the donor heart continued beating throughout the procedure. This zero-ischemic method reduces risks linked to traditional transplants. The patient is recovering well and has been discharged, hospital officials confirmed.Read more at NTUH
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