Questions: 1. The accidental discovery of X in 1964 — even though its existence had been predicted in 1948 — set off a series of important studies into the evolution and structure of the universe. For example, in 1987-1988, the examination of one of its features suggested the universe was almost flat, not curved. What … Read more
The Centre has made operational “hubs” in four leading institutions to develop quantum computer technology and earmarked funds for them, according to information made public in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (March 12, 2025). Uttar Pradesh, with an allocation of ₹28.7 crore during 2024-25, leads States funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) … Read more
(From left) Dr. Sayan Basu and Dr. Vivek Singh, inventors from L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement Two inventors from L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in Hyderabad have been granted an Australian patent for a cell therapy that can be used to repair damaged corneas from a variety of corneal diseases. … Read more
Colour is more than just a visual sensation; it’s a powerful force that subtly shapes our moods, behaviours, and even our subconscious thoughts. From the vibrant hues that invigorate us to the soothing shades that calm our minds, colour holds an undeniable influence over our experiences. Science of colour psychology Colours aren’t just visual experiences—they’re … Read more
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches Polar Satellite Launch vehicle (PSLV-C60) with two Space Docking Experiment (SpaDex) satellites and 24 other innovative payloads into orbit from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), in Sriharikota on December 30, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully undocked the SpaDex satellites. In … Read more
(This article forms a part of the Science for All newsletter that takes the jargon out of science and puts the fun in! Subscribe now!) Birds have long fascinated scientists and nature lovers alike with the rich variety of sounds they produce. From melodic songs to sharp alarm calls, bird vocalisations serve a variety of … Read more
Archaelogists work on excavation at level TE7 of the Sima del Elefante site at Sierra de Atapuerca, near Burgos, Spain, in this undated handout image released on March 12, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Scientists have unearthed in Spain fossilised facial bones roughly 1.1 million to 1.4 million years old that may represent a previously … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk shake hands in front of a Tesla cybertruck, at the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 11. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The story so far: The 365-year-old Royal Society in Britain, one of the most reputed scientific institutions in the world, is experiencing a crisis … Read more
The Semicon India Programme, launched in 2021, aims to develop the semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem. | Photo Credit: FLORENCE LO At the World Economic Forum in January, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India’s first domestically manufactured semiconductor chip will be rolled out this year. Through domestic production, India aims … Read more
The mycelia of an oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) growing in a petri dish of ground coffee seeds. | Photo Credit: Tobi Kellner In the light of climate change, the construction industry like many others is considering how it can reduce its carbon footprint and become more sustainable. One opportunity is concerned with bricks. Fired clay … Read more
Gora Techno Hub Chairman Dr. G. Samaram addressing the media conference in Vijayawada on Tuesday (March 12, 2025). | Photo Credit: K.V.S. GIRI Former Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister G. Satheesh Reddy will inaugurate Gora Techno Hub, a new initiative launched by Atheist Centre, Vijayawada, on Thursday. … Read more
Minister of State Jitendra Singh. | Photo Credit: ANI The “concept design” stage of India’s proposed Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR) has been completed and is in the process of being approved. Once the project is sanctioned, it will take 60-72 months for the reactor to be constructed, Union Minister of State for Science and … Read more
In this image taken from video released by SpaceX, NASA’s newest space telescope, Spherex, drifts off into space after separating from a SpaceX rocket’s upper stage after launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Tuesday, March 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP A NASA telescope was launched into space from California on Tuesday for a … Read more
Last week, Niti Aayog member Arvind Virmani said in an interview that while employment is increasing, real wages for regular salaried jobs have not kept up with inflation over the last seven years. Real wages refer to the income a worker earns that is adjusted for inflation. They reflect actual purchasing power. An analysis of … Read more
Victory move: Friedrich Merz with supporters at the party headquarters in Berlin on Sunday, after the national election. | Photo Credit: MARTIN MEISSNER The February 23 parliamentary poll in Germany produced several outcomes, the prominent being a highly fractured verdict. No single political formation’s vote share crossed the 30% mark, though the Christian Democratic Union … Read more
In the 17th-century, a German alchemist named Hennig Brandt was on a quest to find the “philosopher’s stone”, a mysterious object that could turn any ordinary metal into gold. When he realised the golden colour of urine, he believed it contained tiny particles of the precious metal. Brand then collected urine from himself, his family, … Read more
Watch: Why are Southern States resisting Hindi more than others | Video Credit: Thamodharan B The latest exchanges between Tamil Nadu and the Centre over Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) funds have reignited the long-standing language debate. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has reaffirmed the State’s opposition to Hindi imposition and reiterated its commitment to … Read more
A person undertakes an early version of the polygraph test. | Photo Credit: US FBI A: A polygraph, also called a lie-detector test, is generally used during interrogation by police. The instrument works by recording physiological functions such as blood pressure, heartbeat, respiration and perspiration. A pneumograph tube is fastened around the person’s chest and … Read more
Climate change is already causing all sorts of problems on Earth, but soon it will be making a mess in orbit around the planet too, a new study finds. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Climate change is already causing all sorts of problems on Earth, but soon it will be making a mess in orbit … Read more
Milla, a five-year-old female ocelot, lies on a table after undergoing an in vitro fertilization procedure at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S., December 9, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters In the race to save the endangered ocelot, scientists are trekking the United States, pursuing fertility treatments and striving to kickstart a … Read more
Questions: 1. Name the type site of the Indus civilisation. A type site in archaeology is a particular place or settlement that defines the culture and/or other characteristics identified with the civilisation. 2. __________ is considered to have been one of the major cities of the Indus civilisation. Located in the Cholistan Desert in Pakistan’s … Read more
Questions: 1. The North Pacific has a plastic trash problem that popularly goes by the name X. But contrary to what it suggests, the problem is spread out over a large area and isn’t easily visible to the named eye. What is X? 2. The west of North America experiences a strange kind of tide … Read more
Understanding how particles such as electrons travel vast distances in space or how they acquire ultra-high energy has been a long-standing puzzle in astrophysics. In fact, physicists’ picture of the manner of energy propagation in the universe is still not fully clear. On January 13, researchers with the Applied Physics Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University … Read more
This photo provided by the US Space Force shows the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-7 parked at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, March 7, 2025. | Photo Credit: USAF/AP The U.S. military’s classified mini space shuttle returned to the earth on March 7 after circling the world for 434 days. The space plane blasted into … Read more
This photo shows forearm bone fragments belonging to an ancient child that appeared to have features from both humans and Neanderthals. | Photo Credit: João Zilhão/AP Scientists have dated the skeleton of an ancient child that caused a stir when it was first discovered because it carries features from both humans and Neanderthals. The child’s … Read more
(1) Karnataka budget tabled in legislature Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented his 16th budget in the State legislature on Friday (March 7, 2025) with a record outlay of ₹4.09 crore rupees. Of this, around ₹71,000 crores was marked for capital expenditure. The fiscal deficit target for 2025-26 was set at 2.95%. When it comes to allocations … Read more
An undated image of Intuitive Machines’s lunar lander. | Photo Credit: AP A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon’s south pole and its mission is over, officials have confirmed. The news came after the botched landing attempt by Texas-based Intuitive Machines. Launched last week, the … Read more
As countries like the US, China, Russia, and India develop plans for long-term stations on the moon, water available on the moon itself is emerging as a vital resource. Aside from meeting the drinking and sanitary needs of astronauts, scientists are also working on using moon water as fuel for rockets launched from the natural … Read more
Governments and financial institutions take painstaking efforts to consolidate banknotes, cheques, and passports with a variety of security features to protect them from counterfeiting. Yet every so often a counterfeiter emerges who can recreate these features and pass off fake documents as real ones. In response, institutions constantly develop newer and better components that are … Read more
India recorded its warmest February in 124 years this year. The India Meteorological Department has already raised an alarm for March, saying that the month will experience above normal temperatures and more than the usual number of days with heat waves. The period coincides with the beginning of India’s wheat harvest season, and extreme heat … Read more