Science and Technology

NASA launches TRACERS Mission to Study Earth’s Magnetic Defense Against Space Storms

NASA has launched the TRACERS mission (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) to better understand how Earth’s magnetic field protects the planet from solar storms and space weather. The mission is aimed at studying magnetic reconnection—a process where the...

Indian Scientists Develop Fungal-Tolerant Variety For Pineapple Farming Innovation

Indian researchers have made a significant advancement in protecting pineapple crops from fungal diseases by genetically enhancing a native gene that strengthens the plant’s natural defences. This innovation holds promise for improving crop yields and reducing losses caused by Fusariosis,...

ISRO’s GSLV-F16 to Launch Joint ISRO-NASA Satellite NISAR

India is set to launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite—the first collaborative Earth observation mission between ISRO and NASA on July 30, 2025, using the GSLV-F16 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), Sriharikota. The satellite will...

ICMR to Commercialise Indigenous Malaria Vaccine

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has taken a major step in public health innovation by initiating the process to commercialise a recombinant multi-stage malaria vaccine, AdFalciVax. ICMR has released an Expression of Interest (EoI) inviting pharmaceutical companies and...

Martian Meteorite Sells for Record $5.3 Million

The auction of the largest Martian meteorite ever found on Earth has captured global attention by fetching an astonishing $5.3 million at Sotheby’s. Weighing 54 pounds (24.5 kg), this rare rock from Mars, named NWA 16788, was discovered in the...

ISRO Plans Space Station by 2035 and Moon Mission by 2040

India has taken a confident leap forward in global space exploration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) unveiling a comprehensive vision for the next 15 years. Under the leadership of its new Chairman V. Narayanan, ISRO has announced its...

New Lichen Species Allographa effusosoredica in the Western Ghats

Lichens are symbiotic organisms formed through a partnership between fungi and photosynthetic partners—usually green algae or cyanobacteria. These organisms play vital ecological roles such as soil formation, air pollution monitoring, and sustaining food chains. The genus Allographa belongs to the...

IIM Kozhikode Launches ‘Gyanodaya’ A Centre for Pedagogical Innovation

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has introduced a pioneering initiative named Gyanodaya – Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and Publishing, aiming to revolutionize management education by fostering innovation in teaching and knowledge dissemination. Background Gyanodaya was launched under IIMK’s...

Shubhanshu Shukla Returns to Earth: 10 Key Points

Why in the News Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force officer and astronaut, successfully returned to Earth on 15th July 2025. He was part of the Axiom-4 mission, an international human spaceflight mission organized by Axiom Space, a...

Google’s Free Gemini AI Pro Offer for Indian Students

Google has launched a special educational offer granting eligible Indian college and university students free access to Gemini AI Pro for one year. This initiative aims to empower students with cutting-edge AI tools to enhance their academic productivity, creativity, and...