American biologists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering microRNA’s role in gene regulation. Their work uncovered how small RNA molecules control gene activity, vital for the development of multicellular organisms.
India’s domestically built HAL Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Airshow in the UAE, killing the pilot. The aircraft burst into flames moments after takeoff.
The Indian Air Force confirmed the pilot’s death, and an investigation is underway. The cause of the crash is still unknown. This is the second reported crash involving a General Electric-powered Tejas aircraft, following an incident during a 2024 exercise in India.