World’s First ‘Supersolid’ Created from Light: Researchers have successfully transformed light into a supersolid—a new phase of matter that combines properties of both superfluids and solids. This discovery, published on March 5 in Nature, has profound implications for quantum computing, materials science, and energy storage. Scientists at CNR-INO, CNR-Nanotec, and the University of Pavia have […]
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Sonic Weapons03
Sonic Weapons03: Serbian government has been accused of using a banned ‘sonic weapon’ to disperse protesters in Belgrade. Sonic weapons (Acoustic Weapons) are devices that deliver loud, painful sounds over long distances. They can emit audible or inaudible sound waves to disrupt, disorient, or incapacitate people. Some versions act as voice amplifiers, allowing authorities to […]
Return of Wilmore and Sunita Williams from ISS
Return of Wilmore and Sunita Williams from ISS: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have returned to Earth after an unexpectedly long 286-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Initially planned for a 8-day mission, their return was delayed due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. They finally […]
Annual Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) Report
Annual Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) Report: According to Nokia’s annual Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) report, India’s average monthly data usage per user reached 27.5 GB in 2024, with 5G data traffic tripling over the past year. Findings: Average monthly data usage per user: 27.5 GB (2024) 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) users consume 12x […]
Exercise Sea Dragon 2025
Exercise Sea Dragon 2025: India successfully concluded participation in Sea Dragon 2025, a two-week multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise. Sea Dragon 2025 (SD25) is an annual multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise. It aims to improve interoperability, coordination, and tactical proficiency among Indo-Pacific allies. Host Nation: United States Navy’s 7th Fleet hosted the exercise. Location of […]
ISRO Develops High-Speed Microprocessors: Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201
ISRO Develops High-Speed Microprocessors: Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in collaboration with the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Chandigarh, has developed two advanced 32-bit microprocessors, Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201. These processors are specifically designed for space applications and mark a major milestone in India’s efforts to achieve self-reliance in […]
Down Syndrome and World Down Syndrome Day 2025
Down Syndrome and World Down Syndrome Day 2025: The 14th World Down Syndrome Day Conference will be hosted by the Down Syndrome International network at the United Nations headquarters in New York on 21 March 2025. Additionally, various events will be held from 20-22 March 2025 at the United Nations in Geneva to observe World […]
Audible Enclaves : A New Sound Technology
Audible Enclaves: A New Sound Technology Audible Enclaves are small pockets of sound that are not disturbed by surrounding noise. They allow specific individuals to hear a sound privately, even in crowded environments. The technology is based on sound wave manipulation, ensuring that only intended listeners can hear the transmitted sound. Sound consists of waves […]
Melioidosis
Melioidosis: A recent study highlights how climate conditions, particularly monsoon-related factors, influence the spread of melioidosis. It is a bacterial infectious disease, linked to rainfall, temperature, and humidity. It is caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei and primarily acquired by inoculation, inhalation and/or ingestion of soil- and water-dwelling environmental saprophytes. South Asia (endemic to Bangladesh and Sri […]
Pi Day
Pi Day: 10-year-old Alberto Davila Aragon from Bristol, UK set a new world record by recalling 280 decimal places of Pi in one minute on Pi Day. Pi Day, or International Day of Mathematics, celebrated on March 14 every year, honours the mathematical constant Pi, recognising its significance in mathematics. Pi Day is celebrated by […]
