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Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii erupts: What is the science behind volcanic eruptions?Subscriber Only
November 30, 2022 09:32 IST
The Mauna Loa eruption in Hawaii has not been a cause for worry, and the intensity of an explosion depends on many factors. We explain.
Red Planet Day: The many missions that brought humans closer to MarsSubscriber Only
November 28, 2022 17:42 IST
On November 28, 1964, the NASA mission Mariner 4 was launched, which ended up capturing significant information on, and photographs of, Mars for the first time. Here is a look at the mission, and the other voyages spacecraft have made to Mars.
What are the concerns around 5G interference with flight operations and what is DoT’s SOP?Subscriber Only
November 28, 2022 13:10 IST
The setting up of 5G airwave infrastructure had raised various concerns about interference that these signals could cause, potentially posing a challenge to safe airline operations.
Why is India’s Koo seeing a growing fandom in Brazil?Subscriber Only
March 5, 2023 16:23 IST
Although a hit among Brazilians, within hours of rollout, Koo is trying to resolve security and content moderation issues faced by a number of users in the country.
What Nintendo’s latest gaming success says about Switch’s enduring appealSubscriber Only
November 24, 2022 19:16 IST
At a time when fears of recession have led consumers to tighten purse strings, Nintendo’s smash success with Pokémon games has surprised many. We explain what works for Nintendo.
Why Donald Trump’s Twitter account has been restoredSubscriber Only
November 21, 2022 21:30 IST
On Saturday, Elon Musk started a poll on Twitter, asking if Trump’s account should be reinstated. Of the 15 million responses, a slim majority of 51.8 per cent voted 'Yes'.
What’s next in crypto exchange FTX’s bankruptcy?
November 19, 2022 14:35 IST
The dire situation at FTX will make it difficult for the company to borrow new money that could be used to reorganize the company or buy time for a sale, according to one expert.
Artemis 1 heads to the Moon: why this heralds the dawn of a new age of space explorationSubscriber Only
November 16, 2022 15:10 IST
Artemis 1 is headed to the Moon on board Orion are three dummies that mimic astronauts — with the intention of carrying out tests ahead of future manned missions to the Moon and beyond.
Attempt No. 3 for Artemis 1, with the promise of a new space age
November 16, 2022 11:10 IST
The debut flight of the rocket was scrubbed twice earlier, on August 29 and September 3, after technical issues were detected during the countdown.
Crypto’s Lehman Brothers moment – and what happens after the fall of FTXSubscriber Only
November 15, 2022 11:43 IST
FTX, the world’s second biggest crypto exchange, went bankrupt, affecting an estimated 10 lakh-plus people who were barred from withdrawing funds.
The rise and fall of crypto exchange FTX
November 13, 2022 11:25 IST
FTX filed for bankruptcy on Friday, one of the highest profile crypto blowups, after traders rushed to withdraw $6 billion from the platform in just 72 hours
The big digital currency blowup: What’s happened to crypto exchange FTX?Subscriber Only
November 13, 2022 10:34 IST
When the cryptocurrency market experienced a $2 trillion crash in May 2022, the crypto company FTX offered financial lifelines to several collapsing firms.
What is Mastodon, and why are so many users leaving Twitter to join it?Subscriber Only
November 12, 2022 11:39 IST
Here's a primer on Mastodon, how it is different from Twitter, and why users are choosing to join Mastodon post Musk’s ownership of the microblogging giant.
Challenger debris recovered: What was the space shuttle disaster and how NASA’s safety rules evolvedSubscriber Only
November 12, 2022 11:24 IST
Thirty seven years ago, on January 28, 1986, the Challenger spaceship suffered a major malfunction less than 2 minutes into its flight and exploded. What was its mission, and what went wrong? What changed after the disaster?
India’s first private satellite vehicle to launch today: All you need to know about Vikram S, and why it is a big dealSubscriber Only
November 18, 2022 08:53 IST
Skyroot, which has built Vikram, claims launching satellites to space could 'soon become as easy as booking a cab'. How will Vikram contribute to this ambitious goal? Why do so many satellites need to be launched at all? We explain.
Account suspended: What is Twitter’s policy on ‘impersonations’?Subscriber Only
November 10, 2022 08:02 IST
Elon Musk has said that handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying 'parody' will be permanently suspended. Twitter has already cracked down on well known handles that changed their user name to Musk's.
Recalling the legacy of Marie Curie on her 155th birth anniversarySubscriber Only
November 7, 2022 18:24 IST
Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize twice, in two different fields of science (first in Physics and then Chemistry), a feat yet to be replicated more than a century later.
Why the sun was ‘smiling’ in an image shared by NASASubscriber Only
November 2, 2022 10:30 IST
A phenomenon called "coronal holes" was spotted on the sun. How does it occur and does it have any impact on life on earth? We explain.
Under Elon Musk, how Twitter will change as a private companySubscriber Only
October 30, 2022 10:42 IST
Elon Musk, who did not take Tesla private, is doing so with Twitter. As part of his $44 billion acquisition of the social media service, he is delisting the company’s stock and taking it out of the hands of public shareholders. This gives him some advantages.
What is the future of Twitter under Elon Musk?Subscriber Only
October 29, 2022 07:18 IST
Elon Musk Twitter takeover explained: The billionaire businessman fired members of Twitter's top brass, such as CEO Parag Agrawal, soon after finalising the purchase.
Anti-trust cases against Google, how regulator decided fineSubscriber Only
October 27, 2022 08:00 IST
Apart from levying a total fine of over Rs 2,000 crore, the anti-trust body has issued a slew of directions that could impact Google’s business.
Why has CCI fined Google again, this time for its Play Store policies?Subscriber Only
October 26, 2022 13:24 IST
The CCI directed Google to modify its conduct within a defined timeline. This includes allowing mobile app developers to use third-party payment services on its app store. What does this mean? We explain.
Satellite phones: What are they, and why is their use restricted in India?Subscriber Only
October 26, 2022 11:49 IST
A senior executive of Saudi Aramco was arrested and jailed in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district for using an unauthorised satellite phone. What's wrong with carrying a satellite phone? What does the law say in India?
This Word Means | HAWK air defence equipment
October 27, 2022 07:51 IST
US to pull out of storage upgraded Vietnam war-era weapons to supply to Ukraine as Russian missile rain continues
The heaviness of rockets, why it matters in space flightSubscriber Only
October 26, 2022 07:00 IST
Size of launch vehicle is dictated by the destination it is headed towards, the kind of fuel — solid, liquid, cryogenic, mix — and the size of the payload.
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