science and tech

How an Asteroid Destruction Gave Mars its Tiny Moons

Mars and its tiny moons Mars, often referred to as the "Red Planet," has two small but fascinating moons: Phobos and Deimos. Unlike Earth's large and spherical moon, these celestial companions of Mars are irregularly shaped and have unique characteristics...

India Tests K-4 Missile from Nuclear Submarine

India achieved a significant milestone by successfully test-firing the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal. This development enhances India’s nuclear deterrence and strengthens the country’s nuclear triad capabilities....

MACE Observatory

About MACE observatory It is the highest and largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia and the world located at an altitude of almost 4,300 metres. It is built indigenously by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Electronics Corporation of India...

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Recommendations for Future Actions

What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines. This means that the medicines, such as antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals, become ineffective in treating infections. As a result,...

Big Tech Companies Influence on AI

Countries like India are taking steps to democratise AI development by investing in sovereign cloud infrastructure, creating open data platforms, and supporting local startups. However, these initiatives may not be sufficient to counteract Big Tech's dominance. Challenges of Big Tech...

ISRO to develop New Algorithms on Farm Fire Data

ISRO to develop New Algorithms on Farm Fire Data Recently the Union Minister for S&T launched India’s first AI Data Bank during the 7th Edition of the ASSOCHAM AI Leadership Meet. Its aim is to provide high-quality, diverse datasets to...

Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS)

Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) Recently the Ukrainian Military has used US made ATACMS missiles to strike into Russia for the first time. It is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile manufactured by Lockheed Martin. Features It is equipped with Ground Positioning...

Reaching out with AI

The Age of AI AI as a Transformative Force: AI is seen as a powerful enabler that can deliver more with less, fostering innovation across various sectors including healthcare and security. Governance as the Key Use Case: The author posits...

India conducts historic flight test of Hypersonic Missile with a range of 1,500 km

About Hypersonic Missiles Hypersonic missiles are advanced weapon systems capable of travelling at speeds exceeding Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound, approximately 6,125 km/h). Key Characteristics: Speed: Hypersonic missiles travel at speeds of Mach 5 or higher, enabling...

Bitcoin Surges Past $89,000, Key Drivers and Market Outlook

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has recently broken through the $89,000 mark, sparking widespread interest and excitement among investors. This surge comes after years of stagnation, raising the question: Is the “crypto winter” finally over? Bitcoin's Surge Past $89,000 Bitcoin's...