Earth whistles when lightning strikes, and there’s a new melody Sub: Sci Sec: Space Recent research found that lightning energy can generate a new type of whistler wave by reflecting from the ionosphere into the magnetosphere. This challenges previous beliefs and may double the lightning energy entering the magnetosphere, affecting Van Allen belt […]
Magnetic Fields in the Sun’s Atmosphere: A New Discovery Sub: Sci Sec: Space Why It’s in the News A recent breakthrough has been achieved in understanding the Sun’s atmosphere by examining the magnetic fields across its various layers. The Kodaikanal Tower Tunnel Telescope provided crucial data that has opened new avenues for exploring […]
How Chandrayaan 3’s Initial Discoveries Are Transforming Our Understanding of the Moon Sub: Sci Sec: Space Why This Article Is in the News India’s recent Chandrayaan 3 mission has captured global attention for several reasons. Not only did it mark India’s entry into an exclusive club of Moon-landing nations, but it also made […]