PC: The Pennsylvania State University Astronomers seem to have pulled back a new curtain on the early universe. A massive 3D map now shows a “sea of light” that had been mostly invisible until recently. It’s not galaxies alone lighting up the cosmic stage; it’s the faint glow of hydrogen between them. This light comes…
As the US plans a long-duration mission to the Moon under the Artemis Programme, one of the biggest challenges that the scientists face is what astronauts will eat in space. This challenge has led researchers to explore whether crops can be grown directly using material present on the Moon.A recent study led by researchers from…
For any future human survival on Mars, scientists have identified several primary sites. One of the vital sites is the world’s largest uninhabited island, namely Devon Island in Nunavut, Canada. NASA uses this icy island to study Mars, primarily because it’s barren and its freezing, polar desert conditions allow researchers to test next-generation rovers. By…
The Moon has been our closest companion for billions of years, influencing tides, stabilising our planet’s axis, and regulating natural cycles. But if it were to suddenly vanish, how would it affect our planet? The latest scientific study reveals that if it were to suddenly disappear, it would have a profound impact on our planet.Recent…
We’ve all seen it: the person who works 60 hours a week, hits every deadline, and stays late, only to be “rewarded” with a dry promotion. You know the one—whose got a fancy title, along with a mountain of extra responsibilities, but the exact same paycheck. Companies love free labour disguised as “professional growth.” If…
A team of researchers has discovered a field of tektites in Brazil, providing evidence of a powerful meteorite impact that occurred approximately 6 million years ago. This field contains natural glasses formed by the high-energy impact of extraterrestrial bodies against the Earth’s surface. These structures, named ‘geraisites’ in honour of the Brazilian state of Minas…
A NASA satellite is expected to crash back to Earth on Tuesday, March 10, after spending nearly 14 years in orbit. The spacecraft in question is Van Allen Probe A, which weighs around 1,323 pounds (600 kilograms). It was launched alongside its twin, Van Allen Probe B, in August 2012 to study the radiation belts…
War headlines often focus on missiles, drones, or airstrikes. Yet some weapons spark a different kind of reaction. White phosphorus is one of them. It has been used by militaries for decades, but every time it appears in a conflict, debate quickly follows.Recently, the substance has returned to international discussion after human rights groups accused…
Imagine having a podcast at the time of the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 that marked a pivotal moment in space exploration, listening to what their first conversation sounded like. On 20 July, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins achieved the impossible, landing humans on the Moon for the first time. This triumph, amid…
PC: Fundamental Physics Breakthrough Prize Ashoke Sen might be one of the quietest geniuses in physics. Born in Kolkata in 1956, he grew up fascinated by abstract mathematics and theoretical puzzles. While most kids were playing outside, Sen reportedly spent hours on equations, drawn more to thought experiments than everyday life. His journey took him…