Science and Technology

Amazon Launched Satellite for Project Kuiper Broadband Internet

Amazon has initiated the deployment of its ambitious $10 billion Project Kuiper, launching its first batch of 27 satellites aimed at providing global broadband connectivity, especially to remote and rural areas. This launch marks the beginning of Amazon’s challenge to...

ISRO Conducts Short-Duration Hot Test of Semicryogenic Engine at IPRC

Why in the News The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a short-duration hot test of its semicryogenic engine at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, on April 24, 2025. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)...

India’s Breakthrough in Gene Therapy for Haemophilia

India has achieved a significant milestone in medical science through its first-in-human gene therapy trial for Haemophilia, led by BRIC-inStem in collaboration with CMC Vellore. During a recent review visit, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that biotechnology is not...

NASA’s Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder (QGGPf): A New Era of Precision Gravity Mapping

In a groundbreaking advancement, NASA is leading the development of the Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder (QGGPf), a compact and highly sensitive quantum sensor that promises to map Earth's gravity field with unprecedented precision. This new technology could transform how we understand...

The Bullseye Galaxy: A Cosmic Marvel with Nine Rings

In the vast cosmos, galaxies come in various shapes and sizes, but few captivate astronomers like LEDA 1313424, more famously known as the Bullseye Galaxy. Discovered by an international team of researchers, this extraordinary galaxy, located 567 million light-years away...

What is Spaghetti Bowl Phenomenon?

In an era where globalization seeks to bring countries closer through trade, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have been promoted as essential tools for fostering economic integration. However, the explosion of regional and bilateral FTAs has triggered an unintended and problematic...

Don Pettit Oldest Serving US Astronaut Returns to Earth on His 70th Birthday

In a historic and heartwarming moment, Don Pettit, the oldest serving U.S. astronaut, safely returned to Earth on April 21, 2025, marking his 70th birthday. Pettit’s spacecraft, Soyuz MS-26, made a parachute-assisted landing in Kazakhstan, bringing him and his two...

India’s First Quantum Computing Village in Amaravati

India is taking a significant leap in the realm of next-generation technologies by initiating its first Quantum Computing Village in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. In a high-level meeting chaired by the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS), top technology players including IBM, TCS,...

Humanoid Robots Compete in Beijing Half-Marathon

Beijing witnessed a historic event the world’s first Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon, where machines ran alongside humans in a symbolic convergence of sport and technology. Held under global media glare, the event showcased the significant strides being made in humanoid robotics...

50 Years of Aryabhata Satellite: A Milestone in India’s Space Odyssey

India celebrates the golden jubilee of Aryabhata, its first indigenously developed satellite, launched on April 19, 1975. Named after the ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer, Aryabhata symbolizes a historic leap in India's scientific journey and the rise of ISRO as...