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Why in the news? NASA’s Parker Solar Probe safely completed its closest approach to the Sun on December 24, passing 6.1 million km from its surface to study the corona, solar wind, and high-energy particle acceleration. Historic Milestone: On December 24, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe achieved the closest-ever approach to the Sun by any spacecraft. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Space Technology India Why in the News? Recently, physicists revised the minimum possible mass of dark matter particles, increasing it by an order of magnitude, using advanced computational techniques, this updates fundamental cosmic theories. What is a Dark matter? Dark matter is a mysterious, invisible substance that makes up about five-sixths of …
Read MoreRelevance: GS – 3 : Science and Technology – developments Why in the News? Researchers have introduced a new method to study black holes based on their effects on the light flowing around them. The study was published on November 7 in Astrophysical Journal Letters. The research was conducted by astrophysicists from the Institute for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? China’s Chang’e-6 mission brought back lunar soil samples, revealing volcanic activity on the moon’s far side billions of years ago, providing crucial insights into its geological history. Key Findings from Research: Researchers analysed lunar soil brought back by China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft, the first to collect samples from the moon’s far side. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Space Technology Focus: The discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope challenge existing cosmological models, prompting a reevaluation of our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution. These findings not only enhance our knowledge of the universe’s early stages but also underscore the importance of advanced observational technology in modern astronomy. Introduction to the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Scientists from the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment have placed the tightest restrictions yet on the identity of dark matter particles, marking a significant development in dark matter research despite not identifying the particle directly. What is Dark Matter? Composed of particles without charge, making them “dark” as they don’t emit light. Makes …
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