When we look up to the night sky, the glittering stars we see, if any, are the brightest stars that emit light, just like the sun. But for all the glittering stars out there, there are a countless number of planets that revolve around them. These planets go undetected as they are much dimmer than their parent stars. These planets are called exoplanets. And the search for them has only […]
Entering the hallowed campus of IITs is a dream that half of India sees, but only the crème de la crème succeed, and there’s no doubt about the fact that many students aspire to join this college. Over the years, a lot of students from IITs have made India proud and have inspired generations of students to work harder to get in. Two ex IITians Dr Subhash Kot and Dr […]
Indian scientists have developed an eco-friendly nanotechnology for water-softening applications that could be used in civic water treatment plants for generating potable water, said the official of a technical institute. The team from Institute of Advance Study in Science & Technology (IASST) in Assam’s Guwahati, crafted a biopolymer using a naturally occurring substance, called chitosan (obtained from the hard outer skeleton of shellfish, including crab, lobster, and shrimp) as a […]
An Indian pharmaceutical company based in Hyderabad on Wednesday claimed that they have developed the first ever method of treatment for the deadly Zika virus. Dr Krishna Ella, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Biotech said two vaccines made by the company are set for pre-clinical testing in animals. The company in its statement said, “We are probably the first in the world to file for the global patent for […]
Does the momentum of light increase or decrease when it passes through a material? This question, which formed the crux of a debate between two German physicists in the early 20 Century finally sees the answer recreated in a lab in Mohali. Ever since the scientists Hermann Minkowski and Max Abraham came up with contradicting equations that both seemed to be supported by contradicting experimental data, the ‘controversy’ has raged […]
In the high and hostile peaks of the Himalayas where sustaining life is a challenge in itself, Indian scientists say they have found a “wonder herb” which can regulate the immune system, help adapt to the mountain environment and, above all, protect from radioactivity. Rhodiola, a herb found in the cold and highland climate, has led India’s leading scientists to wonder if it is the end to the quest for […]
