In a momentous achievement for India’s space exploration program, on August 23rd, Chandrayaan-3 created a milestone by making India the first country to soft-land a rover on the south pole of the moon. With the successful deployment of the Pragyan rover from the belly of the Vikram lander on the Read more
Eliud Kipchoge’s extraordinary feat of running a marathon in under two hours was not only a triumph of human endurance but also a testament to the power of teamwork and strategic planning. As Kipchoge ran with a rotating group of pacers, new research utilizing wind tunnel tests with action-figure manikins Read more
In a remarkable discovery that has sent ripples through the world of paleontology, researchers have unveiled the colossal ancient whale species known as Perucetus colossus, potentially rewriting the records of Earth’s most massive creatures. This prehistoric leviathan, believed to have roamed the oceans millions of years ago, is now a Read more
Oil Drilling : A Brazilian petrochemical company, Petrobras, is planning to drill exploratory oil wells in the waters close to the Amazon’s mouth. In a recent announcement for oil drilling, Petrobras has assured that there wouldn’t be oil leaks, given their experience with 3,000 wells at deep-sea sites without any Read more
In a remarkable achievement for the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Chandrayaan-3, the third lunar mission, has been successfully launched into orbit, marking another significant milestone in India’s space exploration endeavors. This mission holds great promise for advancing our understanding of the Moon and paving the way for future lunar Read more
New research into the ancient world of Megalodon sharks, the largest predators to have ever roamed the oceans, suggests that their ability to maintain a warm body temperature could have played a crucial role in their evolution as formidable megapredators. This groundbreaking study sheds light on the potential physiological adaptations Read more
In a stunning display of nature’s power, Tonga’s Hunga eruption has made headlines as the site of the most intense lightning ever recorded, with an astounding 200,000 lightning flashes witnessed during the volcanic event. This remarkable phenomenon has captivated scientists and sparked a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between Read more
What is the biggest thing you have ever known? Well, whatever it is that flashes in your mind, this monster makes ‘it’ look like a tiny cell of a micro-organism. TON 618, the biggest black hole ever discovered by humans. During a radio survey conducted in Bologna, Italy in 1970, Read more
The world’s largest lakes, often considered symbols of abundance and vitality, are facing a significant threat. Startling research reveals that more than half of these magnificent bodies of water are drying up at an alarming rate. This concerning trend not only poses environmental challenges but also has severe implications for Read more
The “Thunder beast” fossils, also known as Brontotheres, are an extinct group of large herbivorous mammals that lived in North America during the Eocene epoch, around 56 to 33.9 million years ago. New research on these fossils is shedding light on how some mammals might have evolved to be so Read more