StarBerrySense Payload

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched a low-cost star sensor called StarBerrySense on board its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C-55 rocket on April 22, 2023. Developed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), StarBerrySense’s primary objective is to ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Geomagnetic Pc1 Pearl Oscillations

Researchers have made a significant discovery regarding special continuous oscillations called Geomagnetic Pc1 pearl oscillations. These oscillations have been observed during the recovery phase of geomagnetic storms, and they play a vital role in measuring particle precipitation in the Earth’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Who is Geoffrey Hinton? Why he has quit Google?

Geoffrey Hinton is a renowned computer scientist and one of the pioneers of deep learning, a subfield of artificial intelligence (AI) that involves training artificial neural networks to learn from data. He is widely considered the “Godfather of AI” and ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Extraction of Oxygen from Lunar Soil

NASA scientists have successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil in a vacuum environment. This technology could help establish a long-term human presence on the Moon and enable future colonization. The ability to extract oxygen from lunar soil is crucial ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Sara: World’s First Robotic Check-in Assistant

The world’s first robotic check-in assistant, named Sara, is the latest addition to Emirates’ services. With the latest innovation, the airlines aim to improve the customer experience and streamline the check-in process. Introducing Sara Sara is a robotic assistant designed ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI)

Since its launch on December 25, 2021, the James Webb Telescope has been offering scientists unprecedented views into the universe beyond Earth. This cutting-edge telescope has 17 observing modes, with the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) being one of its most vital ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Quasar and Galactic Collisions

Quasars are some of the brightest and most energetic celestial objects in the known universe, discovered in the 1950s. Their origins remain a mystery, but a recent study by the Universities of Sheffield and Hertfordshire sheds new light on the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Mars’ Core

A new study has revealed fascinating insights into the innermost layer of Mars – its core. The Red Planet’s core is estimated to have a radius of approximately 1,780-1,810 kilometers, smaller and denser than previously thought. It is likely in ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Zero Shadow Day

Zero Shadow Day is a unique and fascinating phenomenon that occurs when the sun is directly overhead, causing the shadow of vertical objects to disappear. This phenomenon is caused by the Earth’s tilt and revolution around the sun. What is ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is Shugosin?

Chromosomes are an essential part of our DNA, and they have been the subject of much scientific research for centuries. Researchers have recently identified Shugoshin, a protein that plays a crucial to the formation of the iconic X-shape of chromosomes. ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs