science

How are black holes detected

How scientists detect invisible black holes.

Scientists build a fully 2D, non-silicon computer

A team of researchers at Penn State University have created a working computer using ultra-thin, two-dimensional materials instead of silicon, potentially paving the way for thinner, faster, and more energy-efficient electronics. 

Of de-extinct ‘dire wolves’ and the importance of science communication

The language of science is one that is heavy with jargon, and rarely communicates well to anyone not well-versed in that field to begin with.

Teleportation is now possible—but not how you think

For decades, teleportation has been the stuff of fiction and fantasy. But in a lab at the University of Oxford, researchers have pulled off a real-world version—using quantum physics to “teleport” critical operations between distant quantum computers.

REFLECTIONS / The tiny space between science and literature

"Growing to love something, and allowing that to change me is not immediate, it is not profound. Nor is it something caused just by reading a handful of books"

How CHRF is redefining single-cell genomics in Bangladesh

For the first time in Bangladesh, Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) has successfully generated single-cell genomic (SCG) data for the Human Cell Atlas (HCA).

World's most powerful laser unveiled in Romania

A research centre in Romania has recently unveiled "the world's most powerful laser", which is based on the inventions of 2018 Nobel Physics Prize winners Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland. The laser, as per the Romanian research centre, is expected to revolutionise everything from the health sector to space exploration.

#Perspective / The science behind love: A biological ballet, an endocrine euphony

It often elicits an unexplainable sensation — the most enigmatic force that has influenced centuries of philosophical discourse, poetry, and literature. However, in reality, love can be understood through scientific means.

Scientific breakthroughs of 2023

The astounding discoveries made by scientists in the fields of cosmology, nuclear energy, medicine, cancer and artificial intelligence are poised to profoundly impact our lives

May 23, 2015
May 23, 2015

Spiders strum on leaves for love

Scientists have revealed the musical, flirtatious side of a common spider.

May 15, 2015
May 15, 2015

First warm-blooded fish found

The car-tire-size opah is striking enough thanks to its rotund,silver body. But now, researchers have discovered something surprising about this deep-sea dweller:It's got warm blood.

May 13, 2015
May 13, 2015

UN experts condemn recent killings of bloggers in Bangladesh

Condemning recent killings of bloggers in Bangladesh, UN human rights experts warn that it is an alarming signal of deterioration of the space for freedom of expression.

May 13, 2015
May 13, 2015

Top science panel to advise European Commission

A high level group of scientists is to be recruited to provide independent advice to the European Commission.

May 5, 2015
May 5, 2015

LHC restart sees first collisions

The Large Hadron Collider smashes protons together for the first time since early 2013.

April 18, 2015
April 18, 2015

'3D Cryosat' tracks Arctic winter sea ice

Although Arctic sea ice set a record this year for its lowest ever winter extent - that was not the case for its volume, new data reveals.

April 18, 2015
April 18, 2015

How to solve Silicon Valley's diversity challenges?

Google knows it's got problems with diversity among its ranks, and it was one of the first in Silicon Valley to say so.

April 9, 2015
April 9, 2015

Dust-covered ice glaciers found on Mars

Mars has thousands of glaciers buried beneath its dusty surface, enough frozen water to blanket the planet with a 3.6-foot(1.1- meter) thick layer of ice, scientists say.

March 26, 2015
March 26, 2015

Drones with wings!

Scientists have created a drone with flapping wings that can fold in and rebound following a mid-air collision

March 25, 2015
March 25, 2015

Electric power transmitted wirelessly in Japan

There is a legitimate possibility of space-based solar power to be transmitted says Japanese scientists following a successful transmission of wireless electric power transmission into pinpoint target using microwaves