Latest inventions in science and technology Lunar Heater Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation is working with the Department of Atomic Energy to develop an artificial heating system to protect lunar landers from extreme cold conditions on the Moon. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan shared this update at the CSIR-RISE Conclave in Bengaluru. Chandrayaan-3 Data The Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram, powered by solar energy, functioned for about 14 Earth days on the lunar surface. New Mission Goal Future lunar landers are being designed to survive up to 200 days on the Moon using heating technology. Moon Conditions Lunar daytime temperature reaches about 121°C. Lunar night temperature drops to nearly –129°C. CSIR Collaboration ISRO and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) have identified 40 areas for joint research. 17 projects have already been approved for implementation. DST & Private Sector ISRO is also collaborating with the Department of Science and Technology and private partners for space-related innovations. Space Medicine Research is underway to develop medicines for astronauts under the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. ISS Experiment These experiments were conducted by Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla during the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station. ANCHOR Context: IIT Madras has introduced 'ANCHOR' (a 3D atlas of the neurochemical properties of the human brainstem). It was developed by the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre (SGBC) at IIT Madras. ANCHOR is the world's most comprehensive and complete 3D atlas of the human brainstem. It was unveiled during the 3rd BRICS Neuroscience Seminar held at IIT Madras from June 5 to 7, 2026. Key Features of ANCHOR Provides multi-dimensional, 3D cellular-level maps of the human brainstem. Covers brain development from the fetal stage through childhood to adulthood. Includes over 200 brainstem nuclei and nerve fiber tracts. Created using hundreds of serial…
