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Nepal Flood

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Nepal Flood  On 26 August 2026, devastating flash floods struck along the Nepal-Tibet border, sweeping away homes, roads and bridges and cutting off entire communities.  Death toll rises to 1050, 4000 still missing, and 12000 rescued on 1 September 2026. Caused by the lower section of the glacier ⁠near the Langtang Lirung mountain peak breaking away and plunging into the valley below, triggering an avalanche of ice and rock and a massive landslide. Future events Experts and authorities have warned of an extremely high risk of secondary disasters in the valley, particularly from the lake formed by glacier debris, also a larger body of water at the foot of the glacier collapse. Flood risks will remain until both lakes have fully drained. The lake is watched by radar and drones , 24-hour surveillance. Compiled by  Ms Naresh kuwar 

Surfactants

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Surfactants Surfactants are chemical compounds that lower the surface tension between two liquids, a gas and a liquid, or a liquid and a solid . Main type of Surfactants Anionic : Carry a negative charge; great for cutting grease and making rich foam in laundry soaps and shampoos (e.g., Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Surfactant).   Cationic : Carry a positive charge; used for disinfecting, softening fabrics, and conditioning hair (e.g., Benzalkonium Chloride).   Nonionic : Carry no electrical charge; versatile and low-foaming, often used in dish soaps and cosmetics.   Amphoteric (Zwitterionic) : Can change their charge based on acidity (pH); very mild and often found in baby shampoos or facial cleansers.   Two most commonly used surfactant  Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): A powerful anionic surfactant known for strong cleaning and rich foam production. It is common in shampoos, body washes, and toothpastes.  Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES): A mild...

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

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Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope      A  NASA infrared observatory designed to study dark energy, exoplanets, and the large-scale structure of the universe . Named after Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s first chief of astronomy and widely celebrated as the "mother of Hubble". Why? Solve mysteries surrounding dark energy and dark matter while surveying a vast number of galaxies. Where? Operates from the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point (L2), located roughly 930,000 miles (1.5 million kilometers) away from Earth. How? Features a field of view 100 times larger than the Hubble space Telescope while using a primary mirror of the exact same size (7.9 feet or 2.4 meters in diameter). A massive 300-megapixel camera equipped with 18 detectors to capture sweeping panoramic views of the cosmos. A technological demonstration tool designed to block out blinding starlight so scientists can directly image nearby exoplanets.   Team Dr. Julie McEnery   is the Senior Pr...

Immortal human

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Immortal Human RoboCop - A dying cop's brain was transferred to a robot, called RoboCop. RoboCop became a favourite to his city, but continued struggling with memory of his family and friends. Could Humans Live Forever Inside Robots? What if your body could die, but a version of your mind could continue living inside a machine? Elon Musk has suggested that this could one day become possible.  Technology   1)First, there are brain-computer interfacesv- Neuralink Neuralink is developing brain implants that record neural activity and translate it into digital commands. Today, the goal is primarily medical: helping people with paralysis control computers, phones, and robotic devices using their thoughts. If scientists could eventually record far more information from the brain, they might be able to capture aspects of memory, behavior, and brain activity in digital form. 2) Humanoid robots . Tesla is developing Optimus, a general-purpose humanoid robot designed to operate in the ...

Falcon 9 -A Lunar Impactor

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Falcon 9 -A Lunar Impactor Falcon 9   A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost and ispace's Resilience lunar landers, streaks into orbit after lifting off from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on January 15, 2025 A stray piece of a SpaceX rocket is thought to have crashed into the Moon this morning after hurtling through space for more than 18 months. The section of the Falcon 9 rocket believed to have hit the Moon is its upper stage (the bit that doesn't return to Earth to land) - which is about the size of a five-storey building. Impact The impact is believed to have occurred at about 07:35 BST 5 August 2026, with the object travelling at about 2.43 kilometres per second - or 5,400mph (8,700 km/h). Its collision with the Moon's surface is the result of the gentle push and pull of gravity and sunlight after SpaceX launched two US-Japanese lunar landers in January 2025. Danger Nasa insists the crash pose...

Spirulina - NASA proposed that it could be grown in space for use by astronauts.

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Spirulina - NASA proposed that it could be grown in space for use by astronauts. Spirulina is a type of algae that grows in fresh or salt water. It comes as a supplement, in tablet or powder form. People use it for its health benefits, as it is rich in nutrients and has antioxidant properties. Spirulina is among the world’s most popular supplements. It is made from an organism that grows in both fresh and saltwater. Contains Spirulina is packed with nutrients. A single tablespoon (tbsp), or 7 grams (g), of dried spirulina powder, contains. Protein: 4 g Thiamin: 14% of the Daily Value (DV) Riboflavin: 20% of the DV Niacin: 6% of the DV Copper: 47% of the DV Iron: 11% of the DV It also contains small amounts of magnesium, potassium, and manganese In addition, the same amount contains only 20 calories and less than 2 g of carbohydrates. Spirulina also provides a small amount of fat — around 1 g per tbsp (7 g) — including both omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in an approximately 1.5 to 1 ra...

Life size telepresence

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Life size telepresence  Life-sized telepresence Holoportaion uses advanced 3D holographic projection and real-time video capture systems like ARHT Media and Teleportel to beam a person into a remote room as a life-sized, three-dimensional interactive figure.  Not Teleportation It is not physical matter teleportation, which remains restricted to subatomic quantum information. How Holographic Telepresence Works? 1) Real-time capture : High-definition cameras record a speaker or user in a studio or specialized booth. 2) Data streaming : The video and audio feed streams live across standard high-speed internet networks. 3) Life-sized display : Proprietary light and glass setups project the person in 3D, creating proper eye-contact and physical depth without wearing a headset. . Current Applications Global conferencing : Business leaders and educators beam into remote stages or classrooms instantly. Virtual receptionists : Automated or live-beamed staff greet visitors in office lo...