Japan is preparing to launch LignoSat, the world’s first satellite made primarily from wood, an initiative led by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry. This pioneering mission not only explores the use of sustainable materials in space but also opens new avenues for environmentally conscious space technology. What is LignoSat? LignoSat is a compact, cube-shaped satellite constructed from magnolia wood, chosen…
Thwaites Glacier (a glacier larger than the entire state of Florida) also termed as Doomsday Glacier, Located in West Antarctica, is Melting at unprecedented rates. It contributes around 4% of annual sea-level rise globally, losing roughly 50 billion tons of ice each year due to warm ocean currents. Experts warn if the melting continued it could destabilize the entire west…
The recent discovery in Marine Science of dark oxygen (oxygen created without sunlight) has the scientific community rethinking our planet’s oxygen production and possibly the origins of life. Traditionally, photosynthesis was considered the sole means of natural oxygen generation. However, dark oxygen, observed in deep-sea areas like the Pacific’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone, suggests a new method of oxygen production, one that…
ISRO Launches India’s first Analog Mission in Ladakh with a collaborative effort by Human Spaceflight Centre, AAKA Space Studio, University of Ladakh, IIT Bombay, and supported by Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council. What is Analog Mission? An analog mission is a simulation designed to mimic the conditions of space exploration on Earth, allowing scientists, engineers, and astronauts to conduct tests…
Introduction The “Pale Blue Dot” is an iconic photograph of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 spacecraft in 1990. Captured from a distance of about 3.7 billion miles away, the image portrays Earth as a tiny, almost insignificant speck in the vast expanse of space. This photograph, along with the profound words of Carl Sagan, has left a lasting impact…
Breakthrough in Quantum Magnetometry at Raman Research Institute A research team at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) has achieved a major advancement in quantum magnetometry. This could improve the accuracy of atomic clocks and magnetometers, enhancing technologies in navigation, telecommunications, and aviation. Understanding Quantum Magnetometry Quantum magnetometry measures extremely small magnetic fields with high precision, using principles of quantum mechanics.…
