Confirmation of loss of contact with Voyager 2, currently approximately 21 billion kilometers from Earth. On July 21, commands sent from Earth to Voyager 2 accidentally caused Voyager’s High Gain Antenna to point 2 degrees away from Earth. Therefore Voyager cannot currently receive messages from Earth or send messages in the direction of Earth. A…
The Manhattan Project nicknamed the Trinity Test was the most top secret nuclear test conducted by the United States. The movie Oppenheimer was released about it.Only a handful of people knew about it…after the test America dropped the nuclear bomb on Japan. But after this trinity test there was another group in this world who…
As far as we know, the universe is made up of fundamental particles like electrons and quarks. Everything we see in the universe, including ourselves, is the result of interactions between these particles. Fundamental forces mean interactions of elementary particles. Four fundamental forces have been identified. They are gravitational force, electromagnetic force, weak nuclear force…
Chess is one of the oldest board games in human history, known for its intricate blend of intelligence and speed. Celebrated globally since July 20, 1966, International Chess Day commemorates this ancient game every year. Originating in India, the precursor to chess was a game called ‘Chaturanga,’ believed to have been developed between 319-543 CE…
Have you ever seen pictures of the Amazon rainforest? It’s mostly flat, but in the wildest, most remote parts of the Amazon near the Peruvian border, there’s a mountain that rises half a kilometer above the flat forest. This mountain, known as Cerro El Cono, is believed to be the peak of an extinct volcano….
Located in Kaiteiteri Beach, New Zealand, Split Apple Rock stands as a remarkable natural formation. This granite rock, shaped over millions of years, resembles a split apple, hence its name. Geologists estimate its age to be around 120 million years, highlighting its ancient origins. According to Maori mythology, the rock was split by two gods…
SpaceX has confirmed that 20 satellites launched from a Falcon 9 rocket in California will re-enter Earth’s atmosphere after the rocket’s second stage experienced a malfunction. The company reported a liquid oxygen leak during the second stage, resulting in insufficient thrust to achieve the intended orbit. SpaceX’s official statement highlighted that the minimal ignition in…
The Anechoic Chamber, known as the world’s quietest room, is located in Microsoft’s office in Redmond, Washington. This unique space is so silent that one can hear their own heartbeat, the rustling of clothes, the sound of swallowing, and even the blood flowing in their veins. The chamber has been recognized by the Guinness World…
Many of us have seen videos of Elon Musk’s Falcon-9 rocket landing back on Earth. However, the true scale of this impressive piece of technology is often not fully appreciated. The rocket’s size is much larger than most people realize. In one striking image, a person is seen walking near the Falcon-9, highlighting the sheer…
Aditya-L1, India’s first solar observatory spacecraft, has successfully completed its first orbit in the halo trajectory around the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1). The spacecraft began its orbit around the Lagrange point on January 6 and took 178 days to complete this initial mission phase. Launched on September 2 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh aboard…
The Bailong Elevator, also known as the Hundred Dragons Elevator, is the tallest outdoor elevator in the world. Located in Zhangjiajie, China, this engineering marvel stands at a height of 1,070 feet and offers several unique features. The elevator is a double-deck lift made of glass, which means it has two cabins stacked on top…
