Category: Science & Technology

Recently, a male humpback whale achieved a remarkable feat by completing the longest migration ever recorded. This whale swam an astounding 13,046 kilometres (8,106 miles) from South America to Africa, surpassing the typical migration distance for its species. Researchers tracked this journey, providing valuable vital information about the behaviours and adaptability of humpback whales. Migration…

The landscape of business is set to change dramatically by 2027, with half of the companies adopting generative AI planning to implement AI agents. These intelligent systems will act as smart assistants, capable of managing complex tasks with minimal human intervention. Deloitte forecasts that AI agents will revolutionize industries such as software development, healthcare, and…

In March 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the NISAR satellite, a milestone in space exploration, the 2.8-tonne satellite will be deployed using the GSLV Mk-II rocket. NISAR represents a collaborative effort between India and the United States, culminating in a ₹5,000-crore project initiated in 2009. What is NISAR? NISAR is a…

Recent discoveries have brought to light the extraordinary volcanic activity on Jupiter’s moon Io. NASA’s Juno mission has provided new insights, confirming Io as the most volcanically active body in our solar system, published in Nature, addresses a long-standing mystery regarding the source of Io’s intense volcanism. Overview of Io Io is comparable in size…

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a milestone by completing a sea-level test of its CE20 cryogenic engine, at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, this test is crucial for upcoming space missions. The CE20 engine is designed to power the upper stage of the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3). Sea-Level Testing…

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has established four Smart Advanced Manufacturing and Rapid Transformation Hub (SAMARTH) Centres, aiming to enhance competitiveness in the Indian capital goods sector. The centers are strategically located in Pune, Delhi, and Bengaluru, focusing on Industry 4.0 technologies. Overview of SAMARTH Centres The SAMARTH Centres include the Centre for Industry…

The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially confirmed the EnVision mission to explore Venus, which aims to deepen our understanding of Earth’s closest planetary neighbor. Scheduled to launch in 2031, EnVision will utilize advanced radar technology to penetrate Venus’s harsh surface conditions. Mission Overview EnVision is designed to be the first mission that employs radar…

NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) has recently investigated the X-ray binary system Swift J1727.8-1613, also known as Swift J1727. This system consists of two stars in orbit, one collapsed into a black hole after exhausting its nuclear fuel. Formation of Swift J1727 The X-ray binary system formed when one star underwent a supernova explosion.…

OpenAI has introduced Sora, a cutting-edge AI tool that transforms written commands into videos, marking advancement in text-to-video technology, allowing users to create imaginative content effortlessly. However, OpenAI is prioritizing safety and ethical considerations in its deployment. Features of Sora Sora enables users to generate videos based on textual descriptions. Users can create various scenarios,…

Researchers have developed a new material that transforms waste heat into energy and uses fere-crystals with twisted layers. The material boasts a high thermoelectric figure of merit, exceeding 2, effectively capturing waste heat from various sources. About Ferecrystals Ferecrystals are a specific type of two-dimensional (2D) material, consisting of alternating layers that are just a…