ISRO identifies site for Chandrayaan-4 lander

A scaled-down model of Chandrayaan-4 was displayed at the ISRO stall at the 8th edition of the Bengaluru Space Expo 2024 (BSX), in association with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in Bengaluru. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Chandrayaan-4 Mission is at least two years away, but the ISRO has identified a location […]

Simplifying Backup and Disaster Recovery

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It’s every school IT leader’s worst nightmare: A catastrophic event wipes out mission-critical information, such as the data needed for tracking and reporting on student achievement. As education becomes increasingly reliant on digital databases, such a scenario could wreak havoc on school district operations—which is why having a clear process for data storage, backup, and […]

Engaging Students with Game-Based Learning

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Aiming to make learning more fun and engaging for students, a growing number of educators are turning to digital games and simulations to help teach core curriculum. This practice raises a number of key questions, such as: What does research say about gaming’s potential as an educational strategy? What best practices exist to help educators […]

New dragonfly species discovered in Kerala, named Lyriothemis keralensis

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Researchers have discovered a new species of dragonfly from Kerala and named it Lyriothemis keralensis, recognising the State’s exceptional biodiversity. The species was recorded from Varapetty near Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district, where it inhabits vegetated pools and irrigation canals within well shaded pineapple and rubber plantations. The study was conducted by Dattaprasad Sawant of the […]

Pollution needs year-round action, says CM as Delhi gets six new air monitoring stations | Delhi News

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NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said pollution control requires sustained, year-round action, inaugurating six new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS) stations to expand real-time tracking of air quality across the capital.She also flagged off 100 ‘Vayu Rakshak’ vehicles for stricter monitoring, and enforcement of pollution control norms.Addressing an event […]

Mobile Learning: Strategies for Success

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Mobile learning allows schools to deliver a more personalized and engaging experience for students—while extending students’ education beyond the school walls. But implementing a successful mobile learning program raises key challenges for school leaders, such as managing mobile devices and ensuring equitable access to ed-tech resources for all students. With the generous support of Copernicus […]