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

October 22, 2015
October 22, 2015

Einstein wouldn't like it: New test proves universe is "spooky"

The universe really is weird, which is bad news both for Albert Einstein and for would-be hackers hoping to break into quantum encryption systems. Eighty years after the physicist dismissed as "spooky" the idea that simply observing one particle could instantly change another far-away object, Dutch scientists said on Wednesday they had proved decisively that the effect was real.

October 20, 2015
October 20, 2015

Dogs 'can trace origins to Central Asia'

Today's dogs can trace their origins to Central Asia, according to one of the most comprehensive genetic surveys yet.

October 16, 2015
October 16, 2015

Get ready to teleport!

Today is the future that people have been talking about. Hover boards and self-driven cars are beginning to go mainstream, so why should the concept of teleportation still be a part of the distant future?

October 13, 2015
October 13, 2015

Earth's gravitational pull cracks open moon

The gravitational pull of earth is massaging the moon, opening up faults in the lunar crust, researchers say.

October 11, 2015
October 11, 2015

The first photos of water on Pluto are puzzling scientists in 2 ways

Scientists have suspected for months the presence of water on Pluto. But it was not until recently that they had solid proof, and the discovery is raising intriguing questions about the color and location of the water ice.

October 7, 2015
October 7, 2015

New 'hog-nosed rat' discovered in Indonesia

A team of scientists have discovered a new species of rat in Indonesia.

October 6, 2015
October 6, 2015

Neutrino 'flavours' win physics Nobel Prize

The 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics has been won by Takaaki Kajita and Arthur McDonald, for discovering how neutrinos switch between different "flavours".

October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015

Scientist injects himself with 3.5m yr old bacteria for immortality

In quest for immortality, a Russian scientist has made a bizarre claim linking ancient bacteria to immortality.

September 29, 2015
September 29, 2015

Top five foods for keeping your heart healthy

To achieve a happy and healthy life, it's important to include heart-healthy foods in one's daily routine so as to keep diseases at bay.

September 25, 2015
September 25, 2015

15yr old wins Google science fair with disease fighting invention

Anurudh Ganesan took home the LEGO Education Builder Award for his refrigerated vaccine transporter.