The physics of letting waves go one way but not the other Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Introduction Non-reciprocity is a phenomenon essential to many technological advancements, from quantum computing to autonomous vehicles. Reciprocity Principle Reciprocity is a fundamental physics principle where if a signal can be sent from Point A […]
What are Picoflare Jets? Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Introduction Researchers from the joint Solar Orbiter mission (ESA and NASA) have detected intermittent jets of charged particles in the sun’s outer atmosphere. Picoflare Jets Picoflare jets are high-speed charged particle emissions from the sun’s outer atmosphere. The term “picoflare” is derived […]
Buzzing Breakthrough: Genetic Engineering Upgrades Mosquito Control Subject : Science and Technology Section: Biotech Introduction Mosquitoes have plagued humans for millions of years, transmitting deadly diseases like malaria, dengue, Zika, lymphatic filariasis, and yellow fever. Current mosquito control methods include mosquito nets, insecticides, and the use of symbionts like Wolbachia. Insecticide resistance in […]
How did a China-based hacking group compromise Microsoft’s cloud security? Subject : Science and Technology Section: Awareness in IT Introduction Storm-0558, a China-based hacking group, breached U.S. government-linked email accounts. The compromised email accounts included those of top American officials such as Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns. […]
Regulator issues alert over sale of falsified versions of 2 drugs Subject :Science and Technology Section: Health In the news: The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has directed the drugs controllers of all States and Union Territories to keep a strict vigil on the sale and distribution of falsified versions of two […]
Mpox watch helps identify variant of virus causing chickenpox Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Introduction The Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) has identified the Clade 9 variant of varicella zoster virus (VZV) in India. This discovery is a result of systematic surveillance prompted by the global multi-country monkeypox […]
What helped Vikram lander to soft-land on the moon Subject: Science and tech Section: Space technology Introduction India’s Chandrayaan-2 mission aimed to soft-land the Vikram lander on the moon but encountered a crash during its descent. ISRO learned from the Chandrayaan-2 failure and implemented several corrections for the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Phases of Landing […]
India reports far fewer people with orphan disease Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Rare disease or Orphan disease: A rare disease is a disease that affects a small percentage of the population. In some parts of the world, an orphan disease is a rare disease whose rarity means there is a lack […]
Scaling down in nuclear power and space: Why small is now the new big as India opens up two strategic sectors to private participation Subject: Science & Tech Section: Nuclear tech Introduction India is focusing on small reactors in nuclear power and space technology to fulfill clean energy commitments and promote foreign policy […]
U.K. rejoining Europe’s Horizon science programme Subject: Science and technology Section: Msc Context: Britain is rejoining the European Union’s $100 billion science-sharing program Horizon Europe, the two sides announced on September 7. Details: Britain is also rejoining the Copernicus programme. Deal signed between: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British PM […]