Over 30,000 near-Earth asteroids have been found by astronomers, and the number is growing at an exponential rate. Here is how they are found and how researchers determine if they pose a hazard to Earth. An asteroid must pass within 1.3 Astronomical Units (AU) of the Sun to be designated as a near-Earth object (NEA). The separation between the Sun and our planet is one AU. Over 30,000 NEAs have been found so far, with the majority of those discoveries occurring in the previous ten years, according to the European Space Agency (ESA). The majority of the one million or...
How Crisis Affects the Lives of Young Adults
Being a young adult is already a tough task! Ask our younglings, and they will tell you they have so much to learn and discover, but so little time to fit all of it in! in such a crucial age of life, where children are not only absorbing knowledge from the world but also learning about themselves and where their curiosity will lead them. The pandemic has taught us a lot, including how young adults are affected by crises. Some arguments lead to the conclusion that crises at this stage in life may affect students for decades to come. At...
Science STEMs from Curiosity
The world of STEM is a world of inclusivity and participation. We know that it is only through the constant effort and participation of people from all backgrounds and walks of life, that the finest discoveries and inventions happen year after year. In light of national disability employment month being celebrated in the USA, we have cumulated a list of the greatest minds in the STEM community, a list of people who realized that all you need to have to explore is curiosity! Some of the most well-known inventors in history suffered from physical or mental disorders that could be...
Felicitated in the presence of the President!
Delighted & Proud to announce that Dr Megha Bhatt has been felicitated with an award by the President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmuji for SciKnowTech as a unique & creative initiative for Experiential Science & Math Education in India – in the presence of CM Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Education Minister Shri Jitubhai Vaghani & Governor Shri Acharya Devvrat. This is one of the most prestigious awards for SciKnowTech is showered upon & we are thankful to well-wishers like you all 🙏 We assure you to keep nurturing these curious minds to the best of your expectations with your support, encouragement...
Cheating Extinction: The Fast Track to Rehabilitating the Cheetah in India
We are all too familiar with the destruction humanity can cause. One of the biggest dilemmas of science is that with development, the destruction of nature increases. One of many species we drove out of India is the Cheetah. One of the big seven of the cat family, and the fastest land animal. These beautiful predators had been on this subcontinent for thousands of years, with evidence of human interaction dating back to the Neolithic period. The connection of cheetahs with India is so strong that even the name cheetah is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word...
Clouds in the windy sky ( Mindfulness Day )
“When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don’t blame the lettuce. You look for reasons it is not doing well.” These famous words, by Thich Nhat Hanh, encompass one of the most important effects of mindfulness. The Vietnamese Monk hailed as the father of Mindfulness explains the effects of practicing mindfulness. In his famous example of the lettuce, Hanh explains how focusing on the environment, and not trying to blame, yields healthy and wholesome growth. Mindfulness Day is a rising annual event, celebrated on September 12th, on which day a range of meditation groups and workshops...
Big step for ISRO, Giant leap for India: SSLV Launch
When the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) was established by the Indian government in 1962, India decided to enter space. The INCOSPAR organization established the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) near Thiruvananthapuram for upper atmospheric research under the leadership of the brilliant Dr Vikram Sarabhai. The former INCOSPAR was replaced by the Indian Space Research Organisation, which was established in 1969. Vikram Sarabhai gave ISRO the guidance it needed to act as a development agent after recognizing the value and role of space technology in a nation’s growth. Then, ISRO set out on its mission to offer...
Extra Terrestrials: How and Where to Find Them
Man has always been fascinated by space. We have gone from worshipping the moon to walking on it; we have gone from observing mars to sending rovers there; we have overcome gravity through rockets. Who knows what will happen next? A few weeks back, I had an encounter with ETs. Yes, Extra-Terrestrials, and quite a few of them. You know where? Right here in Ahmedabad! Now, what is the first thing that comes to mind when I say ET? Is it a small, green creature with big eyes? Well, I expected so! But my ETs are anything but that. These...
On Fruits Going Extinct: O ye Gods! How I shall Dine
Increased temperatures of the planet are causing climate change, and as we have discussed in various blogs previously, climate change has devastating effects on life on Earth. From Animals and plants losing habitat to entire species of fruits, plants, and animals facing the threat of extinction, the consequences of human action are far-reaching. These changes are now even reaching our dining tables! Let us take a look at how that is happening! Climate change-related atmospheric temperature increases have an impact on agriculture and the availability of high-demand items including coffee, chocolate, honey, avocados, wine, shellfish, strawberries, and bananas. These foods...
International Tiger Day
Tigers are the biggest felines on the planet. An Apex Predator, these solitary but social creatures have lost 93% of their historic population due to habitat fragmentation, hunting, and loss of habitat, and have been placed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species, also commonly known as the IUCN Red List or the Red Data Book. An Estimated 4,500 wild tigers stalk our forests currently. India houses the largest tiger population out of all the 13 nations that are tiger habitats. Currently, 2,967 tigers roam various tiger reserves across India. This majestic species has...