Category: Factly: Science and Technology

Source-This post on Unusual bridging fluorine discovered in one-of-a-kind interhalogen ion is based on the article “Unusual bridging fluorine discovered in one-of-a-kind interhalogen ion” published in “Chemistry world” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Chemists have successfully synthesized an interhalogen compound featuring a distinctive central fluorine atom surrounded by four BrF5 groups.… Continue reading Unusual bridging fluorine discovered in one-of-a-kind interhalogen ion

Source-This post on Frozen smoke is based on the article “Sensors made from ‘frozen smoke’ can detect toxic formaldehyde in homes and offices” published in “Physics.org” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? Researchers have recently created a sensor using “frozen smoke” that uses artificial intelligence to detect formaldehyde in real-time, even at concentrations… Continue reading Frozen smoke (Aerogels)

Source-This post on Swati portal has been created based on the article “Launched on International Day For Girls and Women in Science, will SWATI break old habits?” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 February 2024. Why in the news? A panel representing India’s science academies will launch SWATI portal that aims to include each… Continue reading ‘SWATI’ Portal- Empowering women in STEMM

Source-This post on New Nematode Species Steinernema adamsi has been created based on the article “Discovery of new nematode species that could protect crops without pesticides” published in “PHYS.ORG” on 8 February 2024. Why in the news? Scientists have found a new species of nematode, Steinernema adamsi, that can help in the battle against crop pests.… Continue reading New Nematode Species Steinernema adamsi

Source-This post on High Altitude Pseudo Satellite Vehicle (HAPS) is based on the article “Meet HAPS: India’s very own UAV that can fly 20 km high and float for months” published in “The Indian Express” on 10th February 2024. Why in the News? The National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bengaluru has successfully completed the first… Continue reading High Altitude Pseudo Satellite Vehicle (HAPS)

Source-This post on Satyendra Nath Bose has been created based on the article “Dignitaries trace the evolution of quantum mechanics on 100 years of S N Bose’s colossal work” published on the website of “Department of Science & technology“. Why in the news? Distinguished scientists came together to celebrate 100 years of Satyendra Nath Bose’s… Continue reading Satyendra Nath Bose

Source-This post on Mxenes  has been created based on the article “MXene-coated devices can guide microwaves in space and lighten the payload” published in PHY.ORG on 7 February 2024. Why in the news? Researchers have recently reported on the potential of using MXene coatings that can   lighten satellite payloads. About Mxene Introduction-1) MXenes are an… Continue reading Mxenes

Source-This post on SMART food grain storage system (SAFEETY) technology has been created based on the article “MeitY transfers SMART food grain storage system technology to Paras Defense” published in “Economic Times” on 6 February 2024. Why in the news? MeitY has recently transferred SMART food grain storage system technology to Paras Defense to pave… Continue reading SMART food grain storage system technology

Source-This post on India’s first hypervelocity test facility has been based created based on the article “IIT Kanpur breaks ground with India’s first hypervelocity test facility, S2” published in “INDIA TODAY” on 5 February 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has successfully established and tested India’s first Hypervelocity Expansion… Continue reading India’s first hypervelocity test facility

Source-This post on Satellite-based GPS toll collection is based on the article “Satellite-based toll collection likely before Lok Sabha polls” published in “The Hindu” on 7th February 2024. Why in the News? The government recently reiterated its intention to introduce satellite-based toll collection on highways prior to the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct… Continue reading Satellite-based toll collection