Material in, metal out
A recently produced ceramic is likely to replace metals used for various purposes and increase efficiency
Life in one dimension
The missing links to the awe-inspiring blooming of an embryo into an adult animal may be at hand
Its cold on Mars
Although freezing temperatures have led to a loss of contact with the Mars Pathfinder, data collected by the mission is invaluable in improving …
In search of the axion
The existence of an elusive atomic particle, crucial to the theory of the origin of the universe, may soon be established
A cleaner start
A device consisting of a series of metallic discs will considerably reduce pollution caused by a car immediately after it starts
A universal problem
Sure answers for the emergence of structure in the universe are hard to find, but cosmologists may be close to the truth
A small revolution
Refinement in the probe tip of the scanning tunnelling microscope would help in manipulating matter at the atomic level
Deep dwellers
Life-forms have been found even inside the Earth's crust, a region previously thought to be barren
Right here, right now
Remote navigation by satellite rules out all chances ofgetting lost in our technology-driven world
Little brother's tale
Cog and Kismet are brothers, who are helping scientists learn a thing or two about artificial intelligence
An applet a day
...might soon be the root of all your computer troubles. Get ready as a new breed of virus comes of age
Drink your glasses empty
US scientists have developed a device that eliminates allcarcinogenic additives from groundwater reserves
Bidding farewell
The Morse Code, the communication link that held many an empire together, has finally been laid to rest
Defence strategy
With researchers discovering the evading mechanism of the anthrax bacteria, better drugs may be on the anvil
After the bang
The universe has been continuously undergoing destruction and formation, indicates a new research
Using numbers to lie
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Mars: mounting evidence for subglacial lakes, but could they really host life?
Although the new findings make Mars even more interesting than before, they haven’t advanced its ranking in the list of solar system bodies …
Here is what Indian scientists achieved in 2018
Here is a collection of 15 such stories that gives a glimpse of important developments reported by Indian scientists during the year.
How clouds don’t matter when it comes to radar technologies
Recent remarks make one wonder about the efficacy with which important information is ferried to the prime minister, and if he is aware about how …
ISRO has realised Sarabhai’s vision of using space technology to help the common man
Wing Commander (retired) Rakesh Sharma recently completed 35 years of being the first Indian to have ever set foot in space. He talked to Down To …
Celebrated minds
In 2016, many Indian-origin scientists made it big and got international acclaim for their work. From genetics to nanoelectronics, these …
Space agencies of 60 countries come together to monitor greenhouse gas emissions
Data from satellites will help keep tabs on countries’ efforts to reduce emissions in line with their climate action commitments
Space mirror "illumines" Europe by night
A Russian attempt to light up the night by using sunlight reflected from a huge space-based mirror failed to come up to expectations but could …
The eye in the sky
India is one of the few developing countries to have its own space satellite systems. And, now Indian planners are depending increasingly on …
Science of the Common people
A recent congress highlighted the relevance of people-oriented science and technology such as the management of water, forests and agriculture.