Category: Factly: Science and Technology

Source: The post is based on the article “Tantalum, the rare metal found in Sutlej” published in “Indian Express” on 22nd November 2023 Why in the News? A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar has found the presence of tantalum in the Sutlej river sand in Punjab. What is Tantalum?… Continue reading Tantalum, the rare metal found in Sutlej

Source: The post is based on the article “Unusual Nitrogen-9 Isotope: Strong evidence’ unusual nitrogen-9 nucleus exists, scientists say” published in “The Hindu” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? Scientists have discovered “strong evidence” for the existence of the unusual nitrogen-9 isotope. What is Nitrogen-9? Atoms of the nitrogen-9 isotope are characterized by… Continue reading Unusual Nitrogen-9 Isotope: Strong evidence’ unusual nitrogen-9 nucleus exists, scientists say

Source: The post is based on the article “Indian researchers detect X-Ray Polarization in Extragalactic black hole” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th November, 2023 Why in the News? Researchers from the IIT Guwahati and the UR Rao Satellite Centre of ISRO have achieved a groundbreaking discovery by detecting polarized emissions from a black hole… Continue reading Indian researchers detect X-Ray Polarization in Extragalactic black hole

Source– This post is based on the article “How fractals offer a new way to see the quantum realm | Explained ” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2023. Why in the News? Physicists are using fractal geometry to study quantum systems, providing a unique perspective on the uncertainties of quantum physics. For more… Continue reading Fractals to study Quantum Systems

Source– This post is based on the article “In major breakthrough, scientists discover ‘kill switch’ that can eliminate cancer cells” published in “Wion” on 14th November 2023. Why in the News? Recently scientists from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, California discovered a ‘kill switch’ that triggers the death of cancer cells. What is the ‘Kill… Continue reading ‘Kill Switch’ to eliminate Cancer Cells

Source: The post is based on the article “Ixchiq: How was the first vaccine for chikungunya approved?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? The United States(US) has approved the world’s first vaccine for chikungunya named Ixchiq. What is Chikungunya? Specifications Details What is it Mosquito borne Viral Disease Caused… Continue reading Ixchiq: How was the first vaccine for chikungunya approved?

Source– This post “Saturn’s rings disappearing!” is based on the article “Will Saturn’s rings really ‘disappear’ by 2025? An astronomer explains” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023. Why in the News? Saturn’s rings will not disappear permanently by 2025. Although they will become almost invisible from Earth during that time, it is a… Continue reading Saturn’s rings disappearing!

Source– This post “Four Fundamental Forces of the Universe ” is based on the article “How many forces are there in nature, really? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 15th November 2023. Why in the News? Recently an assistant professor of theoretical physics at the Centre for High Energy Physics in the Indian Institute… Continue reading Four Fundamental Forces of the Universe

Source: The post is based on the article “Igla-S Missile: Russia to supply Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles to India” published in “TOI” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? Russia has signed a deal to provide Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles to India and authorized the local production of Igla-S under license.  What is Igla-S? Specifications Details… Continue reading Igla-S Missile: Russia to supply Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles to India