Science

Everywhere on the moon, innumerable tiny iron nanoparticles are being found and scientists are delving into the matter to understand the reason behind it. According to the Northern Arizona University’s Department of Astronomy and Planetary Science discovered solar radiation can be the principal source of lunar iron nanoparticles. Scientifically, asteroids and solar radiation break down lunar rock and soil forming nanoparticles, especially on… read-more

In a first of its kind, scientists formed embryos consisting human and monkey cells. Aimed at growing transplanted organs, the scientists injected the embryos of macaque monkeys with human stem cells thereby studying it for 19 days. While laying stress on the behaviour of two interrelated cells, the research surprisingly showcased growth of several human cells in embryos. However, experts have raised ethical concerns in connection with… read-more

An astrophysical study has revealed that a black hole measuring 3mn times of the Sun is in motion. Spotted around 228 million light years from the Earth, the black hole is travelling within its own galaxy J0437+2456. Beside its enormous size, the scientists also found its motion state as extraordinary. Concluding on varied possibilities of two black holes merging or a binary system of black holes, experts claimed its speed to be 177,027.84 km… read-more

To boost the income of Sikkim farmers, scientists at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have begun a project that cultivates 'Shiitake' - an enhanced variety of Mushroom. Reportedly, Shiitake is sold at Rs 3000/kg in the Delhi markets since it has a "very good smoky and meaty flavour". Reportedly, three food processing cluster centres are being set up with the help of MSME Ministry.

NASA has called off its two-year-old ambitious mission to dig up the Martian surface after its heat probe mole failed to dig more than 2-3 centimetres. NASA's 'Mars Mole' was deployed by Insight Lander in February 2019, to dig 16 feet and study the planet's deep internal structure including temperature. Reportedly, the Martian soil was too thick, and accumulation of dust on the rover's solar panel is disrupting power-generation for digging.… read-more