Source: The post is based on the article “Astronomers used machine learning to mine data from South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope: What they found” published in the DTE on 7th April 2023. What is the News? Recently, astronomers used machine learning to mine data from South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope. About MeerKAT telescope It was originally known as the Karoo Array… Continue reading Astronomers used machine learning to mine data from South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope: What they found
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A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts
Source: The post is based on the article “A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts” published in Down To Earth on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The substantial research and conservation resources invested towards studying, protecting and managing smaller and less charismatic carnivores has generally been poor.… Continue reading A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts
More than 90% of the world’s salt marshes may soon succumb to sea level rise: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “More than 90% of the world’s salt marshes may soon succumb to sea level rise: Study” published in Down To Earth on 4th April 2023 What is the News? According to research, more than 90% of Salt Marshes may soon be lost to sea level rise by… Continue reading More than 90% of the world’s salt marshes may soon succumb to sea level rise: Study
A cosmic explosion in 2022 was the brightest ever — and may overturn decades-long theory on gamma ray bursts
Source: The post is based on the article “A cosmic explosion in 2022 was the brightest ever — and may overturn decades-long theory on gamma ray bursts” published in Down To Earth on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? In 2022, Astronomers recorded the brightest gamma-ray radiation (named GRB 221009A) of all time, which… Continue reading A cosmic explosion in 2022 was the brightest ever — and may overturn decades-long theory on gamma ray bursts
CSE-DTE release 2023 State of India’s Environment report
Source: The post is based on the article “CSE-DTE release 2023 State of India’s Environment report?” published in Down To Earth on 29th March 2023 What is the News? Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and DTE (Down to Earth) magazine has released State of India’s Environment report 2023. The report is an annual publication… Continue reading CSE-DTE release 2023 State of India’s Environment report
Here is the science behind unseasonal rains and hailstorms that flattened crops in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Here is the science behind unseasonal rains and hailstorms that flattened crops in India” published in Down To Earth on 27th March 2023. What is the News? Large parts of the country experienced hailstorms which were also accompanied by torrents of rain. The hail and rains have… Continue reading Here is the science behind unseasonal rains and hailstorms that flattened crops in India
Technology and Innovation Report 2023: Deepening green tech divide between Global North, South to worsen economic inequality, warns UN
Source: The post is based on the article “Deepening green tech divide between Global North, South to worsen economic inequality, warns UN” published in Down To Earth on 24th March 2023 What is the News? The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released the Technology and Innovation Report 2023. What is the purpose… Continue reading Technology and Innovation Report 2023: Deepening green tech divide between Global North, South to worsen economic inequality, warns UN
Women and Men in India 2022: Sex ratio improves but female participation in workforce still low
Source: The post is based on the article “Women and Men in India 2022: Sex ratio improves but female participation in workforce still low” published in Down To Earth on 21st March 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the Women and Men in India 2022 report. What… Continue reading Women and Men in India 2022: Sex ratio improves but female participation in workforce still low
Why Finland’s installation of the world’s 1st sand battery may be a game-changer
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Finland’s installation of the world’s 1st sand battery may be a game-changer” published in Down To Earth on 21st March 2023 What is the News? Finland has installed the world’s first sand battery that can store heat from renewable energy sources for months. What is a… Continue reading Why Finland’s installation of the world’s 1st sand battery may be a game-changer
Magellan Mission: Venus’ volcanoes may be active, show decades-old radar images
Source: The post is based on the article “Venus’ volcanoes may be active, show decades-old radar images” published in Down To Earth on 19th March 2023 What is the News? NASA Magellan spacecraft has captured images of Venus’ surface from different orbits. It found new evidence of active volcanoes on Venus. What is the Magellan… Continue reading Magellan Mission: Venus’ volcanoes may be active, show decades-old radar images
