Into the Fourth Dimension
“Thirukkural with the Times” explores the timeless wisdom of Thirukkural, a classic Tamil text by Thiruvalluvar that comprises 1,330 couplets on virtue, wealth, and love. Bharathi Bhaskar examines its influence … Read More
Category: Science and Environment
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Good News: No ‘Doomsday’ Asteroids Found in the Famous Broken Comet’s Debris Stream
Recent research on the Taurid Meteoroid Stream, linked to past catastrophic events like the Tunguska and Chelyabinsk impacts, indicates that it poses a lower risk of large asteroids than … Read More
NASA’s Bold Plan to Defend Earth from ‘Planet Killer’ Asteroids
NASA has outlined a comprehensive plan to protect Earth from potential “planet killer” asteroids, drawing inspiration from the event that led to the dinosaurs’ extinction. The strategy includes deploying a … Read More
Lightning storms trigger ‘killer electrons’ impacting space weather
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have found that lightning storms can release high-energy “killer electrons” from Earth’s inner radiation belt, posing potential hazards to satellites and astronauts. This … Read More
The World’s Leading Space Agencies
NASA (USA): Renowned for the Apollo Moon missions and the Artemis program for future lunar exploration. ISRO (India): Known for its cost-effective Mars Orbiter and upcoming Gaganyaan crewed mission. CNSA … Read More
Severe Solar Storm Strikes Earth, Potentially Creating Global Auroras as Far South as California
A powerful solar storm struck Earth on Thursday, triggered by a coronal mass ejection (CME) that occurred on October 8. This G4-class geomagnetic storm is expected to create … Read More
Balancing Development and Biodiversity: India’s Clean Energy Dilemma
India’s Supreme Court recently revisited its stance on protecting endangered bird species, balancing the urgency of clean energy development with the need to conserve biodiversity. This article explores the legal … Read More
Florida Faces Widespread Blackouts as Hurricane Milton Hits: 2 Million Without Power
As Hurricane Milton strikes Florida, nearly 2 million residents are left without power, with Pinellas and Sarasota counties among the hardest hit. Duke Energy and Florida Power and Light have … Read More
Asteroid 2018 QE: Bus-Sized Visitor
Asteroids Approaching Earth on October 9, 2024 – Asteroid 2018 QE: Bus-sized (32 feet) asteroid passing safely at 415,000 km. – Asteroid 2024 TD3: Airplane-sized (99 feet) asteroid at a … Read More
New NASA Images Expose Major Damage to Curiosity Rover’s Wheel After 12 Years on Mars
Recent NASA images have revealed significant damage to one of the wheels of the Curiosity rover after 12 years of exploration on Mars. Despite visible tears and wear, the … Read More