Daniel Kahneman, born in Tel Aviv in 1934, recently passed away at the age of 90. Alongside Amos Tversky, he pioneered behavioral economics, challenging traditi... Daniel Kahneman, born in Tel Aviv in 1934, recently passed away at the age of 90. Alongside Amos Tversky, he pioneered behavioral economics, challenging traditional economic models by highlighting human irrationality and biases in decision-making. Kahneman received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2002 for his groundbreaking work. His legacy includes teaching at Princeton University, where he influenced multiple social sciences and was hailed as one of the most influential psychologists globally by Harvard professor Steven Pinker.
Chandrayaan-3 Landing Site Name 'Shiva Shakti' Gets IAU approval
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) approved the name 'Station Shiv Shakti' for the landing site of Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander on the Moon, following ... The International Astronomical Union (IAU) approved the name 'Station Shiv Shakti' for the landing site of Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander on the Moon, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement. This name reflects the masculine (Shiva) and feminine (Shakti) duality in Indian mythology. Chandrayaan-3, India's third lunar exploration mission, successfully achieved a soft landing on the Moon's surface, marking a significant milestone in India's space exploration endeavors. The IAU's Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature documents these approved names for celestial features, with each name holding historical and cultural significance.
ISRO achieves yet another success in the RLV Landing Experiment
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted its third Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) mission, "Pushpak," on March 22, 2024, from the Cha... The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted its third Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) mission, "Pushpak," on March 22, 2024, from the Chalakere Runway in Karnataka's Aeronautical Test Range. The mission aims to develop essential technologies for a fully reusable launch vehicle, contributing to cost-effective space access and reducing space debris. The Pushpak RLV was carried by an Indian Air Force Chinook helicopter and autonomously approached the runway, showcasing advancements in autonomous landing and controlled flight. ISRO envisions the Pushpak project as a significant step towards affordable space access and plans to scale up the RLV-TD for future orbital launch vehicle stages.