Astronomy freaks must know all about the James Webb Space Telescope. But for those who don’t, the James Webb Space Telescope is a telescope in space conducting infrared astronomy. Being the largest optical telescope present in space currently, James Webb has high sensitivity and resolution that helps to find objects that are too distant, old, or faint for the Hubble Space Telescope. The launch of this telescope has pushed the limits of space exploration and blessed us with a lot

The first laptop ever created was the Osborne 1 in 1981. It was a bulky machine, weighing 25 pounds, with a five-inch screen and a hefty price tag of $1800. The invention was instantly popular, but as competitors came up with better machines, the Osborne series disappeared alogether within two years. For the last few years, laptops have witnessed exponential growth in terms of development, sleeker looks, and easy-to-carry designs. On top of this, a user could benefit from improved

We are always wary of handing our phones to strangers, in case they steal our personal information and data publicly. But according to recent reports, the repair staff at Google and Apple stores are guilty of doing that exactly, making people worried about getting their phones repaired. There are a number of high-profile victims of the data theft through repairmen, where a person sent in their phone for repairs and ended up getting their data breached of privacy and leaked

Scientists around the world are always looking for alternative efficient energy sources which are cost-effective and environmentally friendly. In their search for unique energy sources, scientists have also given thought to the idea of blood-powered batteries. Sounds strange? Here’s the science behind the idea: Won Hee Ryu, a Conservancy NatureNet Science Fellow,had an idea that there must be something in the blood chemistry, which can be utilized to increase efficiency of a lithium-oxygen battery. He specifically targeted the way oxygen

The world is filled with sounds, some of which are noisy while others are melodious. Let’s have a look at how scientists are harnessing sound energy to solve some of nature’s most tedious puzzles: A sound recording device, called the acoustic recorder, has the ability to capture sounds and echolocations of birds, frogs, bats and marine animals. It has given birth to a new field of science, called the ecoacoustics, or the bioacoustics. This is revolutionizing conservation and can greatly

Right after reading the title, you may have thought to yourself ‘how does social media harm nature?’ Well, the answer might be quite startling indeed. You might’ve seen many photographers online sharing their amazing portfolios with the world. It features photos of them, their clients, the places they’ve visited, and the things they have seen. Sadly, though, in the race to gain more social media popularity, users have resorted to participating in a ‘phototrophy hunt’ where they go into forests

Hyenas are known to be bizarre beasts–their odd-looking appearance, maniacal laugh, and varied dietary hasbits are why they fall among the list of animals that have a great deal of misinformation, myth, or legend associated with them. Because of the way hyenas were portrayed in movies like “The Lion King,” they are often considered to be wild creatures as compared to animals like the cheetah and lion. People don’t know much about hyenas and we’re here to change that. Did