A cosmic explosion in 2022 was the brightest ever — and may overturn decades-long theory on gamma ray bursts
New analysis by Pune institute shares more possibilities of reasons behind fast-moving jets that produce X-ray and visible light in the afterglow
New air filter technology found to deactivate over 99% of SARS-CoV-2 delta variant
Innovative antimicrobial air filter uses ingredients found in green tea
Hit-&-miss: EV sector gets support in Budget 2023-24, but misses out on long-term vision
Crucial research-linked incentives are missing, which are needed as EV market in India requires time to mature
Galaxy mergers ignite ‘quasars’ — the most powerful celestial objects: Study
Quasars likely to be future of Milky Way galaxy when it collides with Andromeda in about 5 billion years
AI isn’t close to becoming sentient — the real danger lies in how easily we’re prone to anthropomorphise it
Chatbots like ChatGPT raise important new questions about how artificial intelligence will shape our lives, and about how our psychological …
Roman secret to durable architecture? Self-healing concrete
Quicklime, pozzolanic material ‘hot-mixed’ to make concrete can endure for millenia; It can also help reduce environment …
Death by star: Scientists spot alien planet spiralling to ruin
Kepler-1658b’s orbit is getting closer to its ageing star; likely to crash in 2.5 million years
No women on the Moon yet: Gender digital divide may worsen inequality, warns UN chief
‘Need to overhaul patriarchal structures perpetuating gender inequality, especially in the technology sector’
NASA’s Artemis I mission flies past the moon
Spacecraft Orion to enter orbit around the Moon November 25
Overcoming digital divide key to achieving Digital India goal
Those with gender, caste and class privileges enjoy enhanced access to technology & internet, contributing to their progress
UNESCO bats for more AI in Indian education; Will it work?
UN body recommends ethical, responsible use of artificial intelligence for quality education, experts point to digtal divide
CAG report highlights glaring issues with functioning of key scientific institutions
Institute for Plasma Research and Indian Institute of Chemical Technology pulled up
Can Europa support life? Scientists estimate thickness of Jupiter moon’s ice shell to help figure it out
Europa’s icy crust found to be at least 20 kilometres thick
Mars may have been less oxygen-rich than previously assumed
But there’s still a possibility of life on the Red Planet, finds study
From discovering insulin to unearthing a double agent, our pick of Insights long reads in 2022
44 long-form articles that put the spotlight on groundbreaking new research and compelling human interest stories from around the world
2022 too short, too far: 5 times James Webb grabbed eyeballs
Telescope helped us understand how stars are born and unfolded Mars’ and Neptune’s secrets
Scientists call for legally-binding treaty to protect Earth’s orbit. Here’s why
Over 60,000 satellites expected to orbit Earth by 2030, up from the current 9,000 satellites