Located in the Khavda region of Kutch, Gujarat, the Khavda Renewable Energy Park is set to become the world’s largest renewable energy park with a planned capacity of 30 GW. Built by Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), the park spans 538 square kilometers—about five times the size of Paris and nearly as large as Mumbai—and is strategically positioned to harness…
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated with vibrant lights, sweets, and the art of Rangoli. Rangoli, a beautiful tradition in Indian culture, involves creating intricate, colorful patterns at entrances to homes, symbolizing good luck and prosperity. But there’s more to Rangoli than meets the eye – it’s also an excellent example of mathematics at work, particularly in the concepts…
Fractals are complex, self-similar geometric shapes that display patterns repeating at every scale. Unlike traditional geometric figures, such as circles or squares, fractals can be infinitely detailed, and their intricate designs are generated using simple mathematical rules. The term “fractal” was coined by mathematician Benoît Mandelbrot in 1975, who described them as “beautiful, damn hard, and increasingly useful.” Fractals are…
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…
New Transparency Feature in Google Photos Google Photos is launching a new feature that will inform users if an AI tool was used to edit a photo. This move comes as the app expands its suite of AI-enhanced tools like Magic Editor, Photo Unblur, and Magic Eraser. These features help users make sophisticated edits, such as improving image quality, removing…
OpenAI plans to launch its latest AI model, Orion, in December 2024. Built on the advanced GPT-5 Strawberry technology, Orion promises to revolutionize how AI handles complex tasks. This release aims to push boundaries in various industries, enhancing AI’s reasoning, decision-making, and precision. Powering Orion: GPT-5 Strawberry Technology Orion’s strength lies in its GPT-5 Strawberry technology. Unlike previous models, this…
On October 21, 2024, a new record-breaking prime number was discovered, marking a significant achievement in the field of mathematics. The number, known as a Mersenne prime (M136279841), is expressed as 2136,279,841-1. It has a staggering 41,024,320 digits, surpassing the previous record-holder by over 16 million digits. This discovery was made by Luke Durant, an amateur mathematician and former Nvidia…
Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary DAE & Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, inaugurated the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory on October 4, 2024, at Hanle, Ladakh. This event was part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the DAE. MACE is the highest imaging Cherenkov telescope in the world and the largest in Asia, showcasing India’s growing expertise in…
