Hubble Tension
The “Hubble Tension” refers to a significant discrepancy in measurements of the universe’s expansion rate, depending on whether the measurements are taken from observations of…
Geography
Dakshin Gangotri and MH-1718
The Indian Antarctic Program, established in 1981, made significant strides by setting up Dakshin Gangotri, India’s first scientific research station in Antarctica. This station was…
NASA WB-57 Jets Chase Solar Eclipse
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Total Solar Eclipse
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, is a significant astronomical event where the Moon will completely block the Sun across a path from…
[Indepth] Atomic Clocks for One-Nation One-Time
India is poised to enhance its timekeeping infrastructure by deploying its own atomic clocks, aiming to synchronize all digital devices with Indian St…
Antarctic Circumpolar Current Responds to Global Climate: Study
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is the only ocean current that encircles the Earth without being obstructed by any landmass. Recent studies have shown that…
2023-24 El Niño – One of the Strongest on Record
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced that the ongoing El Niño event, which started developing rapidly during July-August 2023 and reached moderate strength by…
Terai Arc Landscape (TAL)
The Terai Arc Landscape (TAL), stretching between the Yamuna and Bagmati rivers, encompasses various protected areas across India and Nepal. It is a hotspot for…
Super-Earth
Super-Earths are a category of exoplanets larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, with recent discoveries including TOI-715 b and GJ 667Cc. These planets are…
