Science and Technology Notes

What do you understand by virtual reality? What are the advantages and disadvantages of virtual reality?Read further to know more. We are living in a digital era. Nearly every aspect of our lives is impacted by technology on a daily basis, from how we communicate to how businesses are … [Read more...] about Virtual Reality

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are found in many everyday products, including plastic bottles and containers, liners of metal food cans, detergents, flame retardants, food, toys, cosmetics, and pesticides. They have the potential to interfere with the body’s hormones. EDCs have become a … [Read more...] about Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)

What is an artificial neural network? What are the applications? Are there any limitations? Read further to know more. The report on the global Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Market was recently released. It is an information bank that provides thorough data about the market, from its inception … [Read more...] about Artificial Neural Network

Eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs frequently and makes headlines. There are different types of eclipses and sub-types as well which will be discussed in detail here. Eclipse is derived from the ancient Greek words meaning ‘abandonment’ or ‘darkening of a heavenly body’. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about Eclipse: Solar vs Lunar – Explained

Technologists, investors, policymakers, and the general public now consider generative AI to be the next big thing in the world of technology. Any sort of artificial intelligence that uses unsupervised learning techniques to generate fresh digital images, video, audio, text, or code is referred to … [Read more...] about Generative AI

What is NASA's VIPER Mission? What are the objectives of the VIPER Mission? What is the significance of the VIPER Mission? What are the challenges associated with this? Read further to know more. According to NASA, the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover mission will launch in 2023. … [Read more...] about NASA’s VIPER Mission: All you need to know

What is Cloud computing? What are the salient features of Cloud Computing? What are the advantages of cloud computing? What is the Cloud Computing trend in India? How does Cloud computing help in Indian Governance? Read here to know more. The Government of India is embracing cloud computing … [Read more...] about Cloud computing

What is Synthetic biology? What are the applications of Synthetic biology? How do they negatively impact you? Read here to know more The Ministry of Science & Technology's Department of Biotechnology recently released a draft foresight paper on synthetic biology. Energy, agriculture, and … [Read more...] about Synthetic Biology: All you need to know

What is Mars Orbiter Mission? What are the objectives of the Mangalyaan mission? What are the challenges faced? Read here to know more The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), also known as Mangalyaan, was a space probe launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). MOM was launched on … [Read more...] about Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) – Mangalyaan Mission

Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body. It is a serious disease wherein cells divide uncontrollably. Every year numerous deaths are caused by cancerous tumors. Read here to learn about the causes, mechanisms, and types of prevalent … [Read more...] about Cancer: Statistics, Causes and Types