PinnedMrigaA musical walk along the Marina BeachThis is a verified Airbnb experience that you can check here. We, however, offer a discount if booking directly with us.Nov 5, 2023Nov 5, 2023
MrigaThe man who gave us the mouseOn November 17, 1970, American inventor Douglas Engelbart received a patent titled “X-Y position indicator for a display system,” which he…4d ago4d ago
MrigaMicrographia: Hooke’s monumental masterpieceA great book written and illustrated by English polymath Robert Hooke, Micrographia appeared in bookshops in January 1665. The advance copy…Nov 3Nov 3
MrigaAmerica’s first state-sponsored scientific researchThe solar eclipse that took place on October 27, 1780 will forever remain special for the Americans. This is because an expedition sent out…Oct 27Oct 27
MrigaLindemann and the art of survivalOn October 20, 1956, Dr. Hannes Lindemann began his voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. If that doesn’t sound impressive, the fact that he…Oct 20Oct 20
MrigaThe discovery that led to an explosion in planet huntingOn October 6, 1995, astronomers Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz announced the discovery of 51 Pegasi b. This exoplanet, also known by the…Oct 6Oct 6
MrigaWhen American astronauts returned to spaceOn September 29, 1988, the U.S. launched the STS-26 mission. In case you are wondering why that is important, it was the first American…Sep 29Sep 29
MrigaThe reason behind Jupiter’s ringsOn September 15, 1998, the rings around the planet Jupiter were announced to be the result of dust kicked up following impacts of cosmic…Sep 24Sep 24
MrigaThe man who gave us “photographs”On September 9, 1839, English polymath John Herschel took a glass photograph of a 40-foot reflecting telescope. This photograph, which…Sep 8Sep 8
MrigaFlying by Saturn and Neptune, eight years apartAugust 25 is a special day in Voyager 2’s journey. This is because it was on this day in 1981 that it made its closest approach to Saturn…Aug 25Aug 25
