The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new introductory-level online training programme called Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START).   About the Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START) – START program is aimed at post-graduate and final-year undergraduate students of physical sciences and technology. The programme will cover various domains of… Continue reading START Programme

Scientists have recently discovered a new treatment strategy for damaged cartilage.   What is it? It is a strong, flexible connective tissue that protects your joints and bones. It acts as a shock absorber throughout your body. Cartilage at the end of your bones reduces friction and prevents them from rubbing together when you use… Continue reading Cartilage

A recent research suggests how cancer cells may predict metastatic potential.   About ‘Metastasis’ – It is the spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body. In metastasis, cancer cells break away from the original (primary) tumour, travel through the blood or lymph system, and form… Continue reading Metastasis

Russia emerged as the top supplier of pulverised coal injection (PCI) to India’s steel mills, for at least five months of FY23, displacing Australia as the key supply nation.   About Pulverised Coal Injection (PCI) – PCI is a process which involves injecting large volumes of fine coal particles into the raceway of the blast furnace… Continue reading Pulverised Coal Injection

The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) above Mount Saraswati captured a rare phenomenon as a geomagnetic storm struck Earth’s magnetic field, creating unique auroras.   Details – The auroras are normally seen at higher altitudes in parts of Alaska, Norway, and other countries. This was the first time that the aurora was captured on camera in… Continue reading Auroras

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have devised a method for mapping the distribution of carnitine in skeletal muscle cells.   About Carnitine – Carnitine, derived from an amino acid, is the generic term for several compounds, including L-carnitine, acetyl-L-carnitine, and propionyl-L-carnitine. It is naturally present in many foods—especially foods of animal origin—and is available as… Continue reading Carnitine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated 91 FM transmitters spread across 18 states and two UTs and asserted that the government was working towards giving people in every nook and corner of the country affordable access to technology.   Details – The tech revolution has led to the shaping of radio and FM in a… Continue reading FM Transmitters

Recently, the people of Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj were graced by an awe-inspiring phenomenon called Sun Halo.   About Sun halo – It is an optical phenomenon that occurs due to sunlight refracting millions of hexagonal ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. How it is formed? When white light passes through unique hexagonal ice crystals found… Continue reading Sun Halo

According to a new study Quasars the brightest and the most powerful objects in the universe – have a violent origin story.   About Quasars – The quasi-stellar radio sources (Quasars) were first discovered six decades ago. These are very luminous objects in faraway galaxies that emit jets at radio frequencies. They are located in… Continue reading Quasar

A new study conducted using NASA’s heliophysics observatories recently revealed that the tail of the 3200 Phaethon asteroid is not made of dust at all, but is instead composed of sodium gas.   About 3200 Phaethon – It is classified as an asteroid – the first to be discovered via satellite. It was discovered on… Continue reading 3200 Phatheon