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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
Two Years of James Webb Space Telescope / Can we build a more powerful space telescope?
Exploring the cosmos: from ground-based telescopes to revolutionary space observatories
Microbiology vs Biotechnology vs Biochemistry: Which major suits you best?
Biochemistry as a field is a fascinating foray into the chemical reactions of biological molecules.
The Case for Science Communication and Science Writing
Maintaining scientific communication through science writing seems to suffer from a lack of attention.
The Allure of Studying Pure Science
Don’t pure science subjects deserve more attention? Should undergraduate students be more interested in pure sciences?
Bacteria, and Other Gut Feelings
Our behaviour may directly affect the bacteria in our gut.
The Science Behind These Beautiful Skies
Why, and how, is the sky so colourful these days?
Jus like humans, ageing chimps prioritise important friendships
When it comes to friendships, people are known to become more selective with age. It turns out the same is true of male chimps, who have fewer yet more genuine pals to ape around with as they get older, according to a study published in the journal Science on Thursday.
New moon: China to launch lunar lighting in outer space
China is planning to launch its own 'artificial moon' by 2020 to replace streetlamps and lower electricity costs in urban areas, state media reports.
Human eggs grown to maturity in lab: Researchers
Scientists announce to have grown human egg cells to full maturity in the lab in a potential breakthrough for fertility treatment.
Midday Brief | Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Hello readers! Lets look at the major headlines so far on Wednesday August 30, 2017
Helium discovery a 'game-changer'
Scientists have discovered a large helium gas field in Tanzania.
Scientists turn chief global warming gas into harmless stone
Scientists have a found a quick way — but not a cheap one — to turn heat-trapping carbon dioxide gas into harmless rock.
Ice on Mars: The red planet going through an ice age
Mars is going through an ice age, according to a new study. Based on radar data collected by Nasa's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, researchers at the Southwest Research Institute have found an increase in ice at Mars' north pole is consistent with the long-term drop in temperature associated with an ice age.
Monkey seen caring for dying mate, grieves after she dies
In one of the first examples of compassionate care and grief in a wild monkey, an alpha male of a group of snub-nosed monkeys and his dying partner spent a final, tender hour together before she passed away.