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Genetically modified polo horses stand in San Antonio de Areco, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, January 30, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Argentina’s award-winning mare Polo Pureza will have her genes, or at least most of them, live on in five genetically edited horses designed to outrun the polo legend herself.Scientists at Argentine biotech firm Kheiron have produced the world’s first genetically edited horses using a technique called CRISPR-Cas9. The horses were born last October and November.”We design their genome before they are born,” said Gabriel Vichera, co-founder and scientific director of Kheiron. “We do this by using…

A groundbreaking cosmic simulation has been conducted using one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, offering an unprecedented level of detail in modeling the observable universe. The project utilised advanced computational techniques to incorporate dark matter, gas, and plasma movements rather than relying solely on gravitational forces. The scale and complexity of this simulation mark a significant step forward in understanding cosmic evolution and large-scale structures.Simulation Powered by Frontier SupercomputerAccording to the study conducted under the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Exascale Computing Project, the Frontier supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) executed the simulation using the Hardware/Hybrid Accelerated…

Hexaware Technologies is trading muted in the grey market on Tuesday, a day ahead of its market debut. This suggests a listing at the upper price band of ₹708 when the stock debuts on the NSE and BSE on February 19.CompanyValueChange%ChangeThe ₹8,750-crore IPO, open for subscription from February 12 to February 14, was subscribed 2.66 times, with strong demand from Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) at 9.09 times. However, Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) subscribed only 20% of their allotted quota, while retail investors subscribed 11%.The IPO, entirely an Offer For Sale (OFS) by private equity firm Carlyle, is the largest-ever public issue…

Pakistani actress Hania Aamir is winning hearts globally with her role in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, where she stars alongside Fahad Mustafa. Now, looks like she is also enjoying working with Diljit Dosanjh. Fans have spotted pictures of them together in London, sparking rumours of a collaboration. However, neither Hania nor Diljit has confirmed any project yet.Check out the posts here:A fan compiled two Instagram posts by Hania Aamir and Diljit Dosanjh, suggesting they were shooting together in Edinburgh, London, for an exciting project. The fan speculates that the project is being filmed in a forest or jungle-like location in…

Astronomers have discovered a gigantic black hole named Gaia BH3 hiding close to the earth, the third of its kind. All three were discovered by the European Space Agency’s Gaia telescope, which has been constantly monitoring the motions of billions of stars in our galaxy since 2013.Black holes are fascinating to non-scientists and astronomers alike. They warp spacetime around them such that anything that gets close enough to the centre, even light, can’t escape back to the universe. Yet black holes are still ‘visible’ because of the unique effects they have on their surroundings. As matter swirls around a black…

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander is scheduled to make its descent on the Moon’s surface no earlier than 3:45 a.m. EST on Sunday, March 2. The lander is expected to touch down near Mare Crisium, a basin in the northeastern region of the Moon’s near side. The mission is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, which aims to advance lunar exploration under the Artemis programme. A suite of NASA-backed scientific investigations and technology demonstrations is aboard the lander, with the goal of gathering data on the Moon’s environment and testing systems that could aid in future…

Public sector lender, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has introduced Aadhaar-OTP-based account opening and API banking services, aligning with its efforts to enhance digital banking solutions.CompanyValueChange%ChangeThe new initiatives were launched on the occasion of the bank’s 89th Foundation day, a senior official said on Tuesday, reported PTI.Aimed at simplifying banking for both individuals and businesses, the bank has rolled out an Aadhaar OTP based savings account opening facility. This feature allows customers to open an account conveniently through the bank’s website while adhering to the Reserve Bank of India’s eKYC (electronic know your customer) guidelines. the bank said in a press…

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s sister-in-law, Shrima Rai, recently spoke about the online trolling she faced, where people accused her of riding on Aishwarya’s fame. In a chat with Mohsinaa Ahmad, Shrima shared that she was unfairly dragged into a controversy last November, calling it a misrepresentation. “Something was thrown completely out of context. It was almost like when you watch those Indian TV dramas, a new character came and that new character was Shrima Rai. That’s how I felt,” she said, likening the situation to a dramatic TV show. Shrima expressed frustration over being reduced to her family connections, despite having…

Artist’s concept of the finished ELT, currently under construction in northern Chile. | Photo Credit: ESO A: The Extremely Large Telescope is planned to be one of the most capable astronomical observatories ever assembled.The telescope, currently about 60% complete, is intended to search for evidence of potential life on exoplanets and peer back in time to look for the universe’s earliest stars and galaxies. Its first scientific observations are expected by the end of 2028.It is a $1.51 billion project of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) intergovernmental research organisation and is under construction in northern Chile.“It’s going to impact practically…

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024, have clarified concerns about being “stranded.” Their mission, which was initially expected to last ten days, has been extended due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. As investigations continue, Williams and Wilmore will return to Earth aboard SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission, set to depart in March 2025. Despite speculation, both astronauts have stated that they feel neither abandoned nor stuck in orbit.Mission Extension and Technical ChallengesAs reported by Space.com, according to NASA, the Starliner spacecraft encountered thruster malfunctions during docking procedures,…