International Astronomical Union (IAU)
The International Astronomical Union (IAU), established in 1919, plays a pivotal role in promoting and safeguarding astronomy through international cooperation. It addresses significant challenges such…
Science & Technology
10,000 Genomes Project
The “10,000 Genomes Project” refers to several ambitious initiatives aimed at sequencing the genomes of a wide range of species across the animal kingdom, including…
Three New Moons Around Uranus and Neptune
Astronomers have recently unveiled the discovery of three new moons orbiting the ice giants Uranus and Neptune. This significant finding, announced on February 23, 2024,…
Quasar
Quasars are extremely luminous objects found in the centers of some galaxies, powered by gas spiraling at high velocity into enormous black holes. They can…
Krutrim
Krutrim, an AI startup founded by Bhavish Aggarwal, has emerged as India’s first AI unicorn, achieving a valuation of $1 billion with a $50 million…
Pigeonpea
Pigeonpea, also known as Cajanus cajan, is an important legume crop, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Originating in India and widely cultivated in Africa,…
Positronium
Positronium is an exotic atom composed of an electron and its antimatter counterpart, the positron. Recently, significant progress has been made in its study, particularly…
BharatGPT
BharatGPT, developed by CoRover.ai in collaboration with Reliance Jio and several Indian institutes of technology like IIT Bombay, represents a significant step in India’s journey…
Terahertz Tags to Spot Product Tampering
Terahertz tags, developed by MIT researchers, represent a groundbreaking advancement in combating product tampering and counterfeit transfer. These tiny tags, only about 4 square millimeters…
