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The NOAA has confirmed that the most recent La Niña phase has officially ended, and current conditions are now ENSO-neutral. This means that sea-surface temperatures (SSTs), wind patterns, and atmospheric behavior in the tropical Pacific are no longer strongly skewed toward either cooling (La Niña) or warming (El Niño). ENSO Basics: A Global Climate Driver Why This Matters (Sources: DoE & NOAA)
Scientists have compiled a 400-year database of Milky seas sightings — including sailor accounts, Marine Observer Journal entries, and satellite imagery — published in Earth and Space Science. Key Highlights (Source: Colorado State University)
A Nature journal study published on April 2 challenges long-standing assumptions about Earth’s geological past. Researchers discovered that: What’s the Big Deal? For decades, scientists believed: But this study found: A Hellish Beginning (Source: Scitechdaily)
The concept design of the lead unit of Bharat Small Modular Reactor 200 MWe has been completed, which includes sizing of the nuclear reactor alongwith the primary heat transport system, Minister of State for the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh said in a written response to a query in Lok Sabha. (Sources: PIB & BL)
Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE), a payload on ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission, has achieved a major milestone by conducting the first-ever in-situ temperature measurement of the Moon’s surface down to 10 cm depth at high southern latitudes. Key Highlights: Why It Matters? 🔹 Provides crucial thermal data for future lunar missions.🔹 Supports research on water ice deposits on the Moon.🔹 Advances lunar exploration technology, aiding future human and robotic missions. (Source: Read More …
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, with its epicenter 20 km from Mandalay. The quake was followed by strong aftershocks, including one measuring 6.4 magnitude. Key Highlights: (Source: TH)
SpaceX launched Fram2 spacecraft-the first-ever human spaceflight to circle Earth over its poles. Launch Details: Crew Members & Their Roles: Mission Inspiration & Name: Scientific Experiments Aboard Fram2:
On March 28, 2025, ISRO achieved a major milestone in its Semicryogenic engine development programme with the first successful hot test of the Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. Technical Advantages: Key Subsystems of the SE2000 Engine: Engine Specifications: The SE2000 engine operates on an oxidizer-rich staged combustion cycle, featuring: (Source: ISRO)
ISRO has successfully completed a 1,000-hour life test on its 300mN Stationary Plasma Thruster, developed for its Electric Propulsion System (EPS). Propellant & Performance: Future Satellite Applications: Comparing Propulsion Systems: (Sources: BL & NASA)
The European Space Agency (ESA) shut down its space observatory mission, Gaia on March 27, 2025. About Gaia Mission (Image source: ESA, News Source: IE)
The Artemis Accords are a practical set of principles, guidelines and best practices to enhance the governance of the civil exploration and use of outer space with the intention of advancing the Artemis programme. Key Highlights (Source: PIB)
Researchers at the Swiss Light Source (SLS) have provided the experimental evidence for altermagnetism- the new branch of magnetism, which has now been documented in Nature. Key Points about Altermagnetism: (Source: Phys)
Matcha is a powdered green tea known for its vibrant hue and uniquely smooth, non-bitter taste. According to a Financial Express report, it is emerging as one of India’s newest wellness trends, with brands capitalizing on what some are calling a green gold rush. (Source: Financial Express)
A team of researchers has recently suggested that taking zinc supplements can significantly inhibit the rapid growth of cancer cells in the human body. Key Highlights About Zinc (Source: DD News)
Amid mass protests in Belgrade, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has denied allegations that police used a banned military-grade Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)—also known as a “sonic cannon”—to disperse demonstrators. What is an LRAD? Why the Controversy? What’s Behind the Protests? (Source: BBC & Indian Express)
