Science and Technology

White Dwarfs

Context: White dwarfs challenge traditional stellar models by retaining heavy metals on their surfaces despite their density, where these elements...

Goldene

Context: Researchers have achieved an unprecedented milestone by creating a free-standing sheet of gold just one atom thick.   More...

Oral Cancer

Why in the News?   A study conducted by Tata Memorial reveals that oral cancer is significantly impacting India’s workforce,...

Eta Aquarid

Context: The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, which has been active since April 15, will peak on May 5 and 6. ...

Brain Stem Death

Context: The Union Health Ministry has directed to identify and monitor cases of brain stem death (BSD) in intensive care...

 Cosmic Glitch in the Theory of Relativity

Context: Recent studies highlight that when gravity is studied at the cosmic scale, inconsistencies appear in the theory of relativity. ...

NASA Pathfinding Missions for Studying Soil Moisture and Vog

Context: NASA recently launched two pathfinding missions into Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), showcasing new technologies for monitoring atmospheric gases, measuring freshwater,...

Chang’e-6

Context: China National Space Administration (CNSA) launched the Chang’e-6 lunar probe to collect samples from the far side of the...

Sleep Apnea

Why in the News?   Philips has fixed its faulty sleep therapy devices in India to assess sleep apnea.  Digging...

Solar Flares led to Blackout in Pacific

Context: Recently Space.com reported the sun unleashed a near X-class solar flare, causing widespread radio blackouts across the Pacific region....

Manganese observed in Mars by NASA’s Curiosity

Why in the news? Scientists recently discovered elevated manganese levels in lakebed rocks within Gale Crater on Mars, indicating the...

Antares Red Star

Context: The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Bengaluru has filmed the moon passing in front of the bright red star...

ISRO Study Reveals Enhanced Possibility of Water Ice in Lunar Polar Craters

Context: A study by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists has found evidence of enhanced possibility of water ice occurrence...

Thrombocytopenia Syndrome

Context: AstraZeneca a Pharmaceutical company admits that its vaccine against COVID-19 can cause Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia syndrome(TTS). Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine...