A fast radio burst, or FRB, is a pulse of radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation. It lasts a small fraction of a second but outshines most other sources of radio waves in the universe. Radio waves have the longest wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum. Read here to learn more about … [Read more...] about Fast Radio Bursts
Science and Technology Notes
Quantum Dots
Quantum dots are nanoscale semiconductor particles with unique optical and electronic properties. The discovery of the particles fetched 2023’s Nobel prize in chemistry, hence it is important to learn about them. Read here to understand better. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 recognizes the … [Read more...] about Quantum Dots
Microbiome
The microbiome refers to the diverse community of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, that live within and on the human body and in various environments. Read here to learn more about them. The human microbiome plays a crucial role in human health and … [Read more...] about Microbiome
General Science
What are the topics to be learned from General Science and Technology? Read this post to know. Science and technology are two intertwined domains that play a pivotal role in shaping the modern world. They are engines of innovation, progress, and development, influencing almost every aspect of … [Read more...] about General Science
Five Kingdom Classification of Animals and Plants
The Five Kingdom Classification is a system of organizing and categorizing living organisms into five major groups or kingdoms based on their fundamental characteristics and evolutionary relationships. How are animal and plant kingdoms classified? What are the characteristics of the Five Kingdoms? … [Read more...] about Five Kingdom Classification of Animals and Plants
Piezoelectric Effect
The piezoelectric effect is a unique property exhibited by certain materials. What do you understand by Piezoelectric Effect? What are the recent breakthrough and possible applications of recent discoveries? Read here to understand the phenomenon. Scientists recently made a groundbreaking … [Read more...] about Piezoelectric Effect
Ambergris: The Floating gold
The finding of Ambergris is often in the news, especially with it being monikered the floating gold. What is Ambergris? Why is it so expensive? Why have multiple countries banned the use of it? Read here to find out. Numerous people are arrested for possession of ambergris or floating gold in … [Read more...] about Ambergris: The Floating gold
Indian Ocean Geoid Low
The Indian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL), is Earth’s most prominent gravitational anomaly. Recently, a team of Indian scientists has identified what caused this giant ‘gravity hole’ covering more than three million square kilometers in the Indian Ocean. Read here to learn more about it. The massive … [Read more...] about Indian Ocean Geoid Low
Neurotechnology
Neurotechnology is a fast-expanding field dedicated to understanding the brain and creating technologies that interact with it. Numerous health problems might be resolved by neurotechnology, but it could also access and modify people's brains and generate data on our identities and feelings. Read … [Read more...] about Neurotechnology
Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Drugs
The government has banned 14 Fixed dose combination (FDC) drugs citing health risks. The banned combinations include medicines used for cough, fever, and infections, and are sold over the counter. Read here to learn more about FDCs. 14 fixed dose combination drugs including Nimesulide and … [Read more...] about Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Drugs