The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Who: The Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine was awarded to James Allison of the United States and Tasuku Honjo of Japan. For what: James Allison and Tasuku Honjo were awarded the prize “for their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation.” Their […]
Remembering Some Indian Scientists Who We Lost in 2018
The New Year brings with it new possibilities for invention and innovation in the field of science. As we look forward to all that 2019 will bring, let us take a look back and pay tribute to a few Indian scientists and innovators who we lost in the year 2018, who have made important contributions […]
2018 Science Recap (Part II)
It’s 2019 and we’re taking a look at some big and small steps that science, medicine and technology has taken in the past year. To read this article from the beginning go to the previous post here. 6. Scientists created a tiny robot which can shrink tumor. This tiny unfolding robot is 1000 times smaller than […]
2018 Science Recap (Part I)
2018 has been a great year look back at- amazing scientific, medical and technological advances have been made. The year’s research, findings and inventions have made sure that there is a lot more for us to look forward to in 2019. So as we usher in the New Year, let’s take a look at some […]