raghav In a significant announcement, ISRO Chairman S. Somanath has declared 2024 as the year of “Gaganyaan readiness,” highlighting a series of critical tests planned for India’s highly anticipated manned space mission. This announcement follows the successful launch of India’s first X-Ray Polarimeter satellite as part of the PSLV C58 mission, showcasing ISRO’s growing capabilities in … Read more
Radiocarbon dating, a revolutionary scientific method developed in the 20th century, has transformed our understanding of the past. This technique, built upon the decay of carbon-14, a radioactive isotope, offers a window into the history of organic materials, ranging from ancient manuscripts to prehistoric fossils. The Science Behind Radiocarbon Dating At the heart of radiocarbon … Read more
In a significant development in the space industry, NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has announced plans to launch the GSAT-20 satellite aboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket. This launch is scheduled for the second quarter of 2024 and marks a crucial step in India’s space sector. The GSAT-20, … Read more
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a remarkable feat on January 1, 2024, by successfully launching the PSLV-C58 carrying the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat). This event marked a stellar start to the new year for India’s space endeavors. The launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, placed India among the … Read more
In a groundbreaking study that intertwines the distant past with our future, scientists are delving into an unprecedented question: Could the existence of dinosaurs have an impact on why humans can’t live for 200 years? This intriguing hypothesis bridges millions of years of evolutionary history to explore how the reign of dinosaurs might influence human … Read more