Science and Technology

South Korea Establishes National Space Agency, KASA

South Korea has officially launched its space agency, the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA), to lead policy and industrial development in its aerospace sector. The establishment was made possible after the Country’s national assembly passed a special law in January to...

Volvo to Issue World’s First EV Battery Passport ahead of EU Rules

Volvo Cars announces the debut of the world’s first EV battery passport, which meticulously documents the lineage of raw materials, components, recycled content, and carbon footprint for its forthcoming flagship EX90 SUV, ahead of the EU rules. Volvo owners can...

IIT Dharwad Unveils Innovative Fire Rescue Drone

A group of teachers and students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad, directed by Profs. Sudheer Siddapureddy and Ameer Mulla, with funding from the TiHAN Foundation, IIT Hyderabad (NMICPS, Indian government), has created a drone for fire rescue...

ISRO Develops PraVaHa Software for Aerodynamic Design and Analysis

ISRO, through its Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), has introduced the PraVaHa software, a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tool aimed at facilitating aerodynamic design and analysis for aerospace vehicles. Aerodynamic Design and Analysis PraVaHa, acronym for "Parallel RANS Solver for...

Nvidia Unveils Rubin AI Chip Platform: Transforming AI Landscape

In a landmark announcement, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed the company's groundbreaking next-generation AI chip platform, Rubin, set for a 2026 release. The Rubin family, comprising GPUs, CPUs, and networking processors, promises to revolutionize AI capabilities. Notably, Nvidia plans an...

China’s Chang’e-6 Probe lifts off from far side of Moon

China's space agency announced on 4 June 2024 that BEIJING- China's Chang'e-6 probe has lifted off from the far side of the moon, starting its journey back towards Earth. China is getting closer to being the first nation to return samples...

Lunar Timekeeping: How NASA Plans to Synchronize Moon Missions

As part of the Artemis program, which intends to bring humans back to the lunar surface, NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) are working together to create a common time system for the moon. The project aims to meet...

ISRO and Wipro 3D Collaborate on 3D-Printed Rocket Engine

In a landmark achievement for sustainable space exploration, Wipro 3D and ISRO have jointly developed and successfully tested a 3D-printed rocket engine for India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). The engine, designed for the fourth stage (PS4), marks a significant...

Agnikul Cosmos’ Agnibaan – World’s First 3D Printed Space Rocket Engine

Chennai-based startup Agnikul Cosmos has achieved a remarkable feat by successfully launching the world's first space rocket with a single-piece three-dimensional (3D) printed engine. After four failed attempts, Agnikul triumphed on its fifth try, launching its own rocket, named Agnibaan,...

Noise Acquires Women’s Wellness Platform SocialBoat to Bolster Smart Ring Innovation

Leading smartwatch and connected lifestyle brand, Noise, has announced the acquisition of the AI-powered women's wellness platform SocialBoat. This strategic move is part of Noise's broader strategy to advance innovation in smart rings, particularly its flagship wearable, the Luna Ring....