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SnowEx

SnowEx has been defined as a program initially designed for five years and it is entirely sponsored by NASA. The underlying purpose is to cure the vital gaps involving knowledge about snow remote sensing. Experiments are carried out in NASA SnowEx missions both on-field as well as through air expeditions by incorporating different sensing pieces of equipment.

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Scientific developments in the Indus Valley Civilization: Weights and Measurements

Weights and Measurement: The Indus civilization’s inhabitants had developed a high degree of precision in measuring length, mass, and time. They were among the first to establish an equitable weights and measures system. A study of the available materials suggests that the Indus areas exhibit considerable variance. Their smallest division, as shown on an ivory

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Scientific developments in the Indus Valley Civiization: Mathematical Accomplishments

Scientific Developments in the Indus Valley Civilization: Mathematical Accomplishments All of modern-day Pakistan, North West India, and Western India were once part of the Indus Valley civilization. Between 2600 and 1900 BCE, the civilisation reached its zenith, flourishing from 3300 BCE to roughly 1700 BCE. More than a million square kilometres of land was covered

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SERB POWER Fellowship

This scholarship aims to confer a doctoral degree to outstanding female researchers at academic institutions and research and development institutes in India. Bachelor’s degree in all fields of science and engineering. The nominee must be an active researcher with excellent research achievements as an independent researcher. Candidates must regularly work during the scholarship period. The

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Russia Launches First Arctic-Monitoring Satellite Arktika-M

On February 28, 2021, ROSCOSMOS the  Russian Space Corporation launched its first satellite to monitor and determine the environment and weather at the Arctic Circle. Not only that, the satellite had also collected a few images of the arctic circle. And this satellite was popularly known as Arktika-M Satellite. The Arktika-M Satellite comes among the

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Rotavirus Vaccine

Rotavirus is a highly contagious diarrhoea-causing virus. Prior to the development of a vaccine, the majority of the children were prone to infection by Rotavirus at least once before they turn 5. Although the infections from rotavirus are unpleasant, they are usually treatable at home with proper medication and fluids to avoid dehydration. Severe dehydration may necessitate receiving fluids

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Radioactive Caesium Technology to measure Soil Erosion

When natural agents like wind or water remove the soil particles gradually it deteriorates the quality of specific land. This indirectly reduces the water retention capacity of the soil. This natural phenomenon is defined as soil erosion. This is a major threat that is getting aggravated due to the negligence of humans. Soil erosion destroys

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