Heat comes in from the cold
The unlit part of the crescent moon can help calculate Earth's temperature and measure greenhouse warming
Windows for the Third World
Scientists claim highly insulating windows called "Low-E (emissivity)" windows could save considerable amounts of power in developing countries.
A close encounter with Jupiter's secrets
Spacecraft Ulysses passed the largest planet in the solar system and picked up a rich haul of information before heading for the sun on its …
New stars on the horizon
An exciting new discovery might lead to a confirmation of the presence of the farthest known galaxy
Hay days forever!
A simple procedure helps in the conversion of surplus fodder during the monsoons into hay, which can help overcome fodder shortage in the summer …
Less fuel, more fire
A new research, currently in an experimental stage, could be the propelling force behind the future rocket
Spaceage goes to sea
Launch sites based at sea will offer a safer and cost-effective way for the flourishing satellite industry
The mysterious planets
Tadpole like objects in the Helix nebula, detected by the Hubble telescope, suggest the presence ofhitherto unseen objects in the universe
Soaring greener heights
Surrey University in the UK, specialising in satellite engineering, is developing a hybrid rocket motor that uses liquid and solid fuel, both of …
Chips make them rich
Princeton University scientists come up with cost-effective technology for making better silicon chips
Cost: Three rupees
..per villager per year. And the benefit of an ultraviolet disinfectant is potable water for a community of 1,000 people for 15 years
Waiter fill 'er up
Restaurants and other eateries could hold the trumps in the battle against spiralling petrol prices
Researchers use metamaterials to enhance detection of defects in large structures
Metamaterials are artificially crafted materials with unique internal microstructures that give them properties not found in nature
When bulls light bulbs
Bull power can be used to generate electricity, as an experiment conducted in Gujarat demonstrates
Geospatial tech can fast-track sustainable development beyond COVID-19: UNESCAP
But re-skilling youth and investments to strengthen their technological skills will be essential
Spy which loves nature
To record environmental trends US spy satellites will now be used for monitoring natural phenomena
Making power
Villagers in Pathanpara, Kerala, are no longer dependent on the state electricity board. Today, they have their own power generation system
Victim of changes
In a politically correct world, it is indeed surprising that the male cells enjoy an unabashed superiority when it comes to mutation
Brainy hardware
A path-breaking step in the process of understanding the most complex structure of the human body
Sensing pressure using paper
This sensor is made of plain and corrugated cellulose papers coated with the chemical tin-monosulfide
Scientists are using new satellite tech to find glow-in-the-dark milky seas of maritime lore
Compared with the old technology, viewing Day/Night Band imagery is like putting on glasses for the first time
A fibre for all seasons
The manufacturer of a newfibre claims that it combines the qualities of cotton and synthetics. But the price may not be right
Guess what NASA plans to buy? Gender-inclusive space suits
NASA had to cancel its first all-female space walk earlier March 2, 2019, as they didn't have enough space suits that fit two women
‘Vapour on Venus will tell us if it’s alive’
More than two-and-a-half decades after its last missions to Venus, NASA has planned a trip to Earth’s nearest neighbour
Quantum computers: how they work
Scientists are achieving major breakthroughs in the construction of computers that will function in a totally new way