How did James Webb telescope detect CO2 in a giant Jupiter-like planet? Experts tell us
Detecting CO2 allows experts to understand the history and evolution of planets
Always look up: Earth’s top 7 asteroid defences
If an asteroid threat emerged, Earth would need to be ready. Scientists are continually working to give the planet the best range of defensive …
New map of Earth’s tectonic plates to help understand quakes, volcanoes better
The study, of which the map is a part, sheds light on how past continents were formed by tectonic movements; new microplates have been added with …
New powering system developed for IoT applications
The potential of the proposed system is vast and includes applications such as battery-free wireless cameras, wireless monitors, sensors, skin-…
How did our Moon get its water? A new study suggests Earth’s magnetic field could be involved
A shower of water ions coming back on Earth through its magnetosphere may combine to form lunar permafrost
Landscape of Saturn’s largest moon ‘Earth-like’ but compositions different: Study
Titan, one of Saturn’s 82 orbiting moons, can be one of the most hospitable regions in solar system
Just what is the hoopla around 5G and aviation troubles in the US about
Major US airlines were forced to write a letter to federal authorities recently after disruption to flight schedules due to 5G technology
I was part of the team that found the Homo naledi child’s skull: How we did it
The child has been named “Leti” after the Setswana word “letimela”, meaning “the lost one”
The most powerful space telescope ever built will look back in time to the Dark Ages of the universe
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is scheduled to launch into orbit and usher in the next era of astronomy December 18, 2021
Gamers know the power of ‘flow’ — what if learners could harness it too?
Gamers experience the flow state when totally engaged in the game; the challenge in education is to plan for and achieve that level of …
IIT researchers devise economical method to extract hydrogen from water
An electric field applied through the cobalt oxide to water molecules resulted in the electrolysis of water; a magnetic field created using a …
Super blood Moon: Everything you need to know about the lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse will be visible from parts of Australia, Asia and the western parts of North and South America May 26
Male Y chromosomes evolving faster, reveals DNA analysis of humans and apes
Study uncovers rapid changes in Y chromosomes compared to the stable X chromosomes in humans and apes
AI has learned how to deceive and manipulate humans. Here’s why it’s time to be concerned
MIT research finds AI systems can strategically withhold information, lie to trick humans into certain actions and even bypass safety tests
Deepfakes: can the AI be harnessed for something good?
While audiences and users need to be educated on the negative implications of deepfakes, the technology can also have positive impacts
Do we need ‘music in our genes’ to be exceptional? Not always, shows Beethoven’s DNA analysis
A person's genetic predisposition to musicality (or the lack of it) is no indicator of their ability
How did the Red Sea part in Exodus? Medicane, storm surge, Rossby waves, suggests UK study
Whether a miraculous act of God or due to some of the unlikely, coincidental phenomena discussed in this paper, the chance of ‘parting’…
Chandrayaan-3: Science on the political agenda
While science is always definitive, its use is a political decision
Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
This supercapacitor can fully charge a device within 10 seconds
There’s a new way to reach untapped helium reserves that may solve supply shortage
Helium gas fields with no carbon footprint could be the solution
Saturn’s mysterious rings & extreme tilt: Former moon may be responsible
Saturn is unlikely to have had a tilt during its formation stages
Gorgosaurus: Sotheby’s all set to auction T-Rex’s cousin
10 years since 'god particle': How the world of physics has evolved
The Large Hadron Collider has been reignited recently with greater collision energy
Voyager at 45: What’s aboard the spacecrafts & the photos they took
Understanding oceans: Why UNESCO wants to map 80% of the world‘s seabed
A total funding of $5 billion (over Rs 37,600 crore) will be required for the project.