Bhavya Chowdhury Number of words: 1,496 Here is a false concept often heard from the lips of the newly graduated: “Everything of major importance in the various areas of science has already been clarified. What difference does it make if I add some minor detail or gather up what is left in some field where more diligent … Read more
Number of words: 712 The Moon, our closest cosmic neighbour, and the only other body in the Solar System on which humans have set foot, is fairly well known to us. We know that there is practically no air. We know that there is water ice, but no liquid water.So you can understand why the … Read more
Number of words: 2,532 Almost every day old iPhones and other used personal electronics arrive by the truckload at a warehouse in Carson City, Nev., where workers crack them open, pull out their batteries and strip them for raw materials.To JB Straubel, one of the brains behind Tesla Inc., that refuse holds the key to … Read more
Number of words: 855 One hundred and eighty bright, idealistic young men and women are selected every year in the Indian Administrative Service – arguably the most selective career choice in India. The prestige of being selected for IAS is so high that parents even boast of their sons’ and daughters’ mere attempt to appear … Read more
Number of words: 349 Researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a first-of-kind device that converts sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into carbon-neutral fuel. This conversion takes place without requiring any additional components or electricity. This device is a major step towards achieving artificial photosynthesis, which is a process mimicking the ability of plants … Read more
Number of words: 340 A space rock the size of a golf ball contains microscopic clues that could offer a peek into the evolution of life’s building blocks on Earth, NASA scientists have said. The rock, now known as meteorite Asuka 12236, was picked by a team of Japanese and Belgian researchers during a 2012 … Read more
Number of words: 7,918 Let me tell you the story of two investors, neither of whom knew each other, but whose paths crossed in an interesting way. Grace Groner was orphaned at age 12. She never married. She never had kids. She never drove a car. She lived most of her life alone in a … Read more
Number of words: 492 Adent present on the protective magnetic shield over the surface of Earth is widening and has raised concerns among scientists. In a report, Nasa has said the widening dent in the magnetic shield has far-reaching effects on satellites, space missions and navigation. The dent, which has been present over South America … Read more
Number of words: 540 As part of a wave of solar water purifier research, scientists say they can turn even brackish groundwater into drinkable fresh water in about 30 minutes. The filtration uses a metal-organic framework, or MOF, which is a highly porous polymer made by combining metal particles with “coordinating” organic pieces called ligands. … Read more
Number of words: 2,302 My name is Hannah. And that is a palindrome. That is a word you can spell the same forwards and backwards, if you can spell. But the thing is — my entire family have palindromic names. It’s a bit of a tradition. We’ve got Mum, Dad — Nan, Pop. And my … Read more
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