science and tech

Athena Spacecraft Lander Mission Failure

Context: Intuitive Machines has declared its second lunar mission, Athena, a failure after it missed its intended landing site on the Moon. About Athena Spacecraft Lander It was developed by Intuitive Machines under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program....

Smart Proteins as a new Paradigm for Meeting Dietary

Context: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is funding research under the BioE3 initiative to develop smart proteins. About Smart Proteins Smart proteins are alternative protein sources developed using scientific and technological innovations to mimic the taste, texture and nutritional value...

ASTRA MK-III/ Gandiva, Features and Capabilities

Context: India’s latest and most advanced air-to-air missile, Astra MK-III, has been officially renamed Gandiva. About Astra MK-III It is India's most advanced Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile (AAM). It is currently under development. Developed by: Defence Research and...

ISRO Successfully Conducts Crucial Test for Semi-Cryogenic Engines

Context: ISRO successfully tested the SE2000 semi-cryogenic engine’s Power Head Test Article (PHTA) for future heavy space launches. What is a Cryogenic Engine? Cryogenic engines use cryogenic propellants, which are gases that exist in liquid form at extremely low temperatures....

Deep Seek AI, Key Features and Impact on India’s IT Dominance

Context: DeepSeek, a Chinese company, has shaken up the global tech industry and stock markets with its low-cost artificial intelligence (AI) model. About Deep Seek AI DeepSeek AI is a Chinese artificial intelligence startup that has quickly gained prominence as...

NASA’s PUNCH Mission and the Solar Cycle

Context: NASA’s solar mission is scheduled for launch on March 6, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. About NASA's PUNCH Mission Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) is a NASA solar mission which aims to study the...

Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, Working Principle and Advantages

Context: A hydrogen fuel cell-based backup power solution has been developed for Uninterrupted Power Supply to Telecom Towers. Need for Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Telecom Towers India has over 1 million telecom towers, with tens of thousands in remote areas...

Bose Metal: Innovation in Metal Manufacturing and Design

Context: Recently, scientists found strong evidence that Niobium Diselenide (NbSe₂) behaves like a Bose metal under certain conditions. What are Bose Metals? It is a special type of metal that behaves almost like a superconductor but doesn’t fully transition into...

Euclid Space Telescope Discovered Altieri’s Ring

Context: The Euclid space mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) recently spotted an Einstein ring (named Altieri’s Ring). About Altieri’s Ring In September 2023, the Euclid space telescope found an Einstein ring in a nearby galaxy called NGC 6505,...

Blue Ghost Mission 1 Successfully landed on Moon

Context: Recently, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully landed on the Moon. Blue Ghost Mission 1: Successful Private Lunar Landing Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander successfully landed on the Moon as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)...