The Dark Energy and Dark Matter - What's Universe made of?

Have you ever looked up to the sky and wondered “What this vast and magnificent universe actually made of ?" Universe is such an amazing and illusive place keeping million and billions of year old secrets buried deep inside of it.

Video Credits: Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

When you talk about universe, everything matters. Not only the tiniest of tiny particle, but even the space that may appear absolutely empty to our eyes can hold such a vast mystery. It may take decades and decades for us humans to solve them. One such mystery that hasn’t been solved yet is THE DARK ENERGY AND DARK MATTER.

Being an amateur astronomer - How to be one?

Star Gazing is one of the most amazing experience a human may ever have. Have you ever noticed that the dots in the night skies shine? Yes they are called as Stars, there are plenty of them up there in the sky.

Video Credits: Great Big Story

Great Big Story

Have you ever thought of tracing them or even tried to count them? If tried so you might have ended up confusing your little thinker part. But the truth is that you were following a wrong procedure to count them! Then how to be one?

Lunar Droplets - What happened to our Moon's Water?

Ever since humans acknowledged the universe, we have been very much fascinated by the moon, and have made numerous attempts to find the possibility of life on it. When man first landed on the lunar surface 40 years ago, his first action was to find the possibility of presence of water on the moon.  

Video Credits: Fraser Cain

Over the time, scientists have argued whether the moon harbor water or not! It was believed that the surface of the moon is born dry, but recent studies shows that there is presence of water on moon in significant amount confirmed by not one but multiple space crafts.

Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle (HSTDV) - How does it Work?

DRDO has successfully demonstrated the Hypersonic air-breathing scramjet technology with the flight test of Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle (HSTDV) on 07 Sept 2020 from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Launch Complex at Wheeler Island, off the coast of Odisha. How does a HSTDV work? Its high time we know about it.

Video Credits: Hindustan Times

Lets start with a ramjet, ramjet is an engine which utilises the ram effect (fast approaching) air to compress and generate thrust after combusting the fuel air mixture. A scramjet is similar to ramjet, but with a little difference!

Flying-V : Future Airliners may Look Anew!

Single body fuselage configuration is predominantly familiar and common when coming to airliner's. But this is going to change soon! A team of researchers, engineers and a pilot successfully carried out a first real test flight of the scaled flight model of the energy-efficient aircraft design called the Flying-V.

Video Credits: TU Delft Aerospace Engineering

This is an innovative project being developed by "TU Delft University" and "KLM Royal Dutch Airlines" in collaboration with and "Airbus". According to their predictions this innovative design will typically reduce fuel consumption by 20% compared to today’s most advanced aircraft Airbus A350. 

Star Dust - The Big Bang Theory

We are here in earth living a beautiful life, busy in our works, fuelling our needs, fulfilling our dreams and so on. Have we ever thought were did it all start from? The past lies in mystery. What about our destiny? The future is a suspense! 

Video Credits: Discovery UK

Discovery UK

Are we aware of our surroundings? how big is the universe? Infinity raised to the power infinity is the conclusion we give! Earth supports life but why not other planets, similar kind of questions always conquer our mind! Let's try to defeat the conqueror with a theory "The big bang theory".

Space Suit - What makes it a Life Saver?

It’s not just a dress, without it an astronaut would be de-pressurised to death! This is the most important unit for an astronaut going to space. And there is a significant amount of work which goes in designing a space suit.

Video Credits: SpaceX

The design which was used for the Apollo mission is still in use, as it is with few changes equipped with technical advancements. The spacesuit includes various sub-suits which prevents the astronaut from any complications. 

Vortilon an aerodynamic device

Have you ever heard the term “vortilon” in the field of aviation? You would have come across boundary layer energising devices. A vortilon is an aerodynamic device which is used to energise the boundary layer, delaying flow separation.

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Where is a vortilon placed and how does it look?

A vortilon is a flat plate structure either one flat plate or a combination of two flat plates.