Microsoft Majorana 1 uses topological qubits with digital control for lower error rates. Learn how it differs from Google/IBM superconducting chips, applications, and quantum supremacy race.
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ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) in France aims for Q>10 fusion gain. India contributes 9% including cryostat. Learn Tokamak, fusion vs fission, and burning plasma.
Sunita Williams broke female spacewalk record with 62 hours 6 minutes across 9 EVAs. Indian-origin astronaut ranks 4th on NASA all-time list. Boeing Starliner issues, return March 2025.
ISRO 100th launch GSLV-F15 on Jan 29, 2025 carries NVS-02 NavIC satellite. Learn about India’s navigation system, L1/L5/S-band frequencies, 12-year lifespan, and applications.
ISRO achieved satellite docking on January 16, 2025 via SpaDeX mission. India becomes 4th country after USA, Russia, China. SDX01 & SDX02 satellites, future applications explained.
Pink fire retardant (Phos-Chek) uses ammonium polyphosphate to slow wildfires in California. Learn about composition, effectiveness, environmental concerns, and eco-friendly alternatives.
HMPV isolation guidelines require 3-4 days minimum isolation. Learn when HMPV is most contagious (Day 3-6), prevention strategies, IDSP surveillance, and recovery indicators.
ISRO SpaDeX Mission achieved India’s first autonomous space docking on January 12, 2025. Learn about SDX01 & SDX02 satellites, Bharatiya Antariksh Station, and how India became the 4th nation with docking tech.
IIT-Madras Shallow Wave Basin at Discovery Campus Thaiyur is Asia’s largest marine research facility. Built with indigenous technology for coastal engineering, renewable energy, and Blue Economy research.
Human Metapneumovirus HMPV is a respiratory virus from Pneumoviridae family identified in 2001. Learn about HMPV symptoms, treatment, prevention, and recent outbreaks in China, India, Japan.