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India’s Celestial Venture Begins: World’s First Liquid-Mirror Telescope Unveiled!

India has proudly commissioned the world’s first liquid-mirror telescope atop Devasthal, Uttarakhand. Known as the Indian Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT), this marvel is a joint venture between astronomers from India, Belgium, and

Govind Tekale

September 16, 2023

Astronomy·Space

JWST’s Deep Dive into ‘The Brick’: A Galactic Puzzle Awaits Solution

A mysterious structure known as ‘The Brick’, a dense & turbulent infrared dark cloud (IDC) lies at the heart of our galaxy. The Brick puzzles astronomers with its surprisingly low formation rate,

Karmactive Team

September 13, 2023

Comet Nishimura. Photo Credit: apod.nasa.gov

Astronomy·Space

Skywatchers, Get Ready: Comet Nishimura’s 400-Year Return Lights Up the Night!

A celestial wonder not seen for over 400 years, Comet Nishimura, is set to grace our night skies this month. Highlighting the comet’s historical significance, the Associated Press first reported this rare

Govind Tekale

September 11, 2023

Space

Turn Your Phone into a Telescope? Vaonis’s Hestia Makes It Possible!

The Dawn of Smartphone Telescopes In a world where technology is rapidly evolving, Vaonis, the renowned maker of Stellina and Vespera telescopes, has unveiled its latest innovation: the Hestia system. This groundbreaking

Rahul Somvanshi

August 15, 2023

Science·Space

Rains and Vapors in the Cosmos: James Webb Telescope Detects Water Vapor in an Unlikely Place

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected water vapor in the inner disk of the PDS 70 system, an area less than 160 million kilometers from the system’s star, revealing significant insights

Karmactive Team

August 6, 2023

Climate·Space

Taming an Asteroid: An Innovative Solar Shield Approach to Climate Change

Astronomer István Szapudi from the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy has proposed new idea to fight climate change: a solar shield tied to a captured asteroid. By shading the Earth from

Rahul Somvanshi

August 2, 2023

Nature·Travel·USA

Ascending Denali: A Journey Beyond Earthly Bounds

The Crown Jewel of North America The heart of Alaska hosts the apex of North America, the majestic Denali, previously known as Mount McKinley. Soaring to a height of 20,310 feet, Denali

Govind Tekale

July 27, 2023

Food & Drinks·Space

Zero-Gravity Oven Reinventing the Future of Culinary Experiences During Space Exploration

Scientists have now successfully conducted an experiment to fry potato chips in microgravity, using parabolic flights to replicate the weightless conditions of the International Space Station (ISS). This novel technique indicates a

Karmactive Staff

July 19, 2023

Space

NASA’s Probe Spots A Green Flash in Jupiter’s Stormy Atmosphere: Juno’s Dance with Lightning

Since its arrival in July 2016, NASA’s Juno probe has continuously amazed us with stunning glimpses into the tumultuous weather of Jupiter. This remarkable spacecraft has been orbiting the gas giant on

Rahul Somvanshi

June 21, 2023

Mobility·Sustainability·Technology

NASA and Boeing Collaborate on Sustainable X-Plane for Greener Aviation: Advancing Beyond Prototypes

NASA’s collaboration with Boeing on the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator has gained attention, as the aircraft aims to take to the runway in approximately five years. The project received an X-plane designation from

Rahul Somvanshi

June 19, 2023