NASA Discovers 'Super-Earth', A Potentially Habitable Planet
American space agency NASA discovered a 'super-Earth', a planet that could potentially support life. It is located 137 light-years away.
The planet is dubbed TOI-715 b and is around one and a half times as wide as Earth, and orbits within the 'conservative' habitable zone around its parent star, possibly indicating that it may form liquid water on its surface, as per NASA. It completes a full orbit (a year) in just 19 days.
Feb 05, 2024
Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko Sets Record for most Time in Space
Russia's space corporation said that cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko set a world record for total time spent in space, surpassing his compatriot Gennady Padalka who logged more than 878 days in orbit - the equivalent of nearly two-and-a-half years.
Kononenko is currently on board the International Space Station (ISS) when he celebrated the milestone. He has travelled five times since 2008. His current trip to the ISS launched last year (2023) on a Soyuz MS-24.
Birla Group's Arm, Birlasoft Ventures into AI with Launch of Cogito
Birlasoft Ltd, a key player in the diversified CK Birla Group, launched a comprehensive Generative AI platform, Cogito, the company announced.
The Gen AI platform offers support through comprehensive trainings, educational materials, tutorials, and documentation. Birlasoft further said that organisations can devise roadmaps for operational improvement, adapt to market dynamics, and explore new growth avenues using Cogito.
Feb 03, 2024
Karnataka's Digital Detox Initiative for a Responsible Gaming Environment
In an era where digital devices have become an extension of our lives, the Government of Karnataka took a pioneering step towards fostering a healthier digital ecosystem. Recognising the need to mitigate the adverse effects of excessive online gaming, the state announced a groundbreaking 'digital detox initiative' to create a responsible gaming environment. This move not only highlights the government's commitment to public health but also sets a precedent for digital wellbeing.
The core objective of Karnataka's digital detox initiative is to promote moderation and responsible behaviour within the digital and gaming spheres. By advocating for scheduled breaks and encouraging offline activities, the government aims to:
Reduce the risk of digital addiction
Enhance physical health and mental wellbeing
Foster meaningful social interactions and real-world connections
Jan 28, 2024
NASA Announces End of History-making Mars Helicopter Mission
NASA said that its miniature robot helicopter Ingenuity, which in 2021 became the first aircraft to achieve powered flight on another planet, can no longer can fly, ending a mission that lasted far longer than originally planned.
The US space agency said that Ingenuity struggled to communicate with Earth in its final days and that one of its carbon fiber rotorblades looked bent in an image taken by Perseverance, the rover from which Ingenuity was deployed in 2021.
Jan 27, 2024
Microsoft Translator Adds Two New Languages, Chhattisgarhi and Manipuri
Microsoft India announced the addition of two new Indian languages, Chhattisgarhi and Manipuri, to the Microsoft Translator.
With the latest addition of these two languages, the translation tool by the tech giant now supports a total of 20 Indian languages.
Further, the company now claims to cover more than 95 per cent of the Indian population in terms of its language support options in Microsoft Translator.
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