Month: July 2025

Indian scientists have, for the first time, captured high-resolution, continuous online measurements of key greenhouse gases in the Central Himalayas highlighting how both environmental factors and human activities jointly impact greenhouse gas levels in this sensitive ecosystem.   Ground observations with diurnal variability over the Himalayas are crucial to validate climate mitigation efforts, build accurate emissions inventories and better forecasting.   In a study performed by the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), an autonomous research institute under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, Scientists…

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In a breakthrough that could revolutionize sustainable disinfection, Indian scientists have developed a highly efficient photocatalytic method to produce hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) using sunlight, water, and oxygen — a leap toward eco-friendly, decentralized synthesis of this vital disinfectant.   Hydrogen peroxide is widely used for disinfection, water treatment, and industrial bleaching. However, its conventional production through the anthraquinone process is energy-intensive and heavily reliant on fossil fuels, posing environmental and logistical challenges.   Now, a team of researchers has unveiled a novel photocatalytic system that mimics natural photosynthesis to generate…

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In a dazzling and scientifically significant spectacle, the skies over Ladakh were lit up by a rare aurora in the early hours of May 11, as one of the most powerful solar storms in two decades struck Earth.   The phenomenon was triggered by a series of intense solar eruptions, or coronal mass ejections (CMEs), from hyperactive sunspot region AR13664. The resulting geomagnetic superstorm, rated G5—the highest category on the NOAA space weather scale—caused vibrant red auroral arcs to appear as far south as Ladakh, a region not typically known…

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Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh, while addressing a press briefing in Delhi, hailed the mission as a transformative milestone. “With the safe return of Shubhanshu Shukla, India has not only joined the elite club of nations capable of independent human spaceflight, but has also found a lasting space in the world of space,” he said.   He emphasized that the Gaganyaan mission would serve as a springboard for future ambitions, including a space station by 2035 and potential lunar exploration by the late 2030s.…

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Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, is setting new benchmarks in gender inclusion by significantly enhancing the participation of women in healthcare and technical fields — areas traditionally dominated by men. Under its recent initiatives, BCCL has not only recruited more women doctors, nurses, and paramedics across its hospitals but has also expanded opportunities for female engineers, geologists, and IT professionals at mining and project sites.   “Women are now heading crucial departments, operating advanced mining machinery, and leading digital transformation efforts across our command…

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