What is the News? Scientists have found out the reason behind the high abundance of Lithium in some evolved stars. Note: Lithium is found in trace amounts on Earth. It is also a key component of rechargeable batteries. What did the Astronomers know so far about Lithium in Stars? Astronomers have known that a class… Continue reading The mystery behind the high abundance of Lithium in some evolved stars traced
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Was it really a black hole that the EHT imaged in 2019?
What is the News? A paper published in The European Physical Journal C has said that M87* (a compact object that was imaged by the Event Horizon Telescope) is not necessarily a black hole but could even be a “naked singularity with a gravitomagnetic monopole”. About the research In 2019, astronomers of the Event Horizon… Continue reading Was it really a black hole that the EHT imaged in 2019?
Indian astronomers develop methodology to understand the Exoplanets accurately
What is the News? Indian astronomers have developed a methodology named “critical noise treatment algorithm”. This algorithm can help understand exoplanets accurately by reducing the contamination by the Earth’s atmosphere and the disturbances due to instrumental effects and other factors. What are Exoplanets? Exoplanets are planets that orbit a star other than the Sun. The… Continue reading Indian astronomers develop methodology to understand the Exoplanets accurately
Explained: How NASA’s DART mission will hit and deflect an asteroid
What is the News? NASA will launch its first planetary defense test mission, named the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART). The mission will be launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. What is the DART Mission? DART is the first technology demonstration of the kinetic impactor technique. If successful, this technique could be used to… Continue reading Explained: How NASA’s DART mission will hit and deflect an asteroid
Explained: What is Leonids Meteor Shower?
What is the news? The annual Leonids Meteor Shower has begun and will be active between 6th and 30th November, with peak activity expected on 17th November. What is the Leonids Meteor Shower? Leonids Meteor Shower was originally discovered in 1833. It contains debris that originated from a small comet called 55P/Tempel-Tuttle in the constellation… Continue reading Explained: What is Leonids Meteor Shower?
The final frontier of space technology
Synopsis: Emerging tech is helping leverage space for various terrestrial uses. Introduction Technological innovations are now driving space activities and research. The space industry is using technologies like 5G, advanced satellite systems, 3D printing, big data, and quantum technology in its activities according to a report by Analytics Insight. It is also helping scientists, researchers… Continue reading The final frontier of space technology
Indian Space Association (ISpA) – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Indian Space Association was recently launched by the Prime Minister of India. The industry association will act as an independent and “single-window” agency for enabling the opening up of the space sector to start-ups and the private sector. The tagline of the association is “Bhumandal Se Brahmaand Tak”, meaning from… Continue reading Indian Space Association (ISpA) – Explained, pointwise
Explained: Why launch of Indian Space Association is significant
Synopsis: Indian Space Association has been launched by the Prime Minister of India. The industry association will act as an independent and “single-window” agency for enabling the opening up of the space sector to start-ups and the private sector. What is ISpA? ISpA is the Premier Industry Association of Space and Satellite companies, which aspires… Continue reading Explained: Why launch of Indian Space Association is significant
Explained: How Jupiter Trojan asteroids will help NASA learn about evolution of solar system
What is the News? NASA is set to launch the ‘Lucy’ Mission in the next week. What is Mission Lucy? Mission Lucy is NASA’s first mission to explore the Jupiter Trojan asteroids. Named After: The mission is named after ‘Lucy’, a 3.2 million-year-old ancestor who belonged to a species of hominins (which include humans and… Continue reading Explained: How Jupiter Trojan asteroids will help NASA learn about evolution of solar system
New toxic-free, superior multilayer technology that packages together electronic components can help country’s strategic sectors
What is the news? CSIR– NIIST (National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology), under the purview of “Advanced Manufacturing Techniques scheme” of Department of Science & Technology (DST) has indigenously developed toxic-free and superior multilayer series of LTCC tapes and HTCC substrates which are on par with international standards. About the technology: LTCC tapes and HTCC substrates These technologies package together electronic components like resistors,… Continue reading New toxic-free, superior multilayer technology that packages together electronic components can help country’s strategic sectors
