Category: Factly: Science and Technology

News: Pyroprocessing is in focus as an advanced technique used for reprocessing spent nuclear fuel in fast reactor programmes. About Pyroprocessing Pyroprocessing is an umbrella term for high-temperature, dry, and energy-intensive industrial process (usually above 800°C) that physically or chemically alter materials. Uses: It is primarily used in metallurgy (extracting metals from ores), cement manufacturing, and… Continue reading About Pyroprocessing

News: Biomimicry has gained attention following renewed discussions on the Sagrada Familia, a notable example of nature-inspired architecture. About Biomimicry Biomimicry is the intersection of biology and engineering that learns from nature to solve complex problems and create sustainable solutions. Levels of Biomimicry Form (Organism) Level: This level involves imitating the physical structure of living organisms.… Continue reading Biomimicry

News: Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is being discussed due to concerns about its actual protection, correct application, and the limits of higher SPF values. About Sun Protection Factor (SPF) Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a relative measure that indicates how much Ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation is needed to cause sunburn on sunscreen-protected skin compared to unprotected… Continue reading Sun Protection Factor (SPF)

News: CBSE’s new digital On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 examinations faced criticism over blurred scans, missing pages, and portal glitches. About On-Screen Marking (OSM) System On-Screen Marking (OSM) is a digital evaluation system in which teachers assess scanned copies of answer books on a computer instead of checking physical scripts. Objective: CBSE introduced OSM… Continue reading On-Screen Marking (OSM) System

News: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope observed the weather cycle of exoplanet WASP-94A b and detected rocky mineral clouds that disappear by evening. About Hot Jupiter WASP-94A b WASP-94A b is an exoplanet that is almost twice as large as Jupiter but has only half its mass. It is also called a ‘Hot Jupiter’. Hot Jupiters… Continue reading Hot Jupiter WASP-94A b and Extremely Large Telescope

News: Eight Asiatic lions died and 17 others were infected during a recent outbreak of Babesia disease in Gujarat’s Gir forest. About Babesia Infection Babesia is a genus of microscopic protozoan parasites that infect the red blood cells of animals and humans, causing the disease known as babesiosis. Causative Organism: The disease is caused by… Continue reading Babesia Infection