Science
What is the Zeigarnik effect?
What is it? The Zeigarnik effect is a phenomenon which hypothesizes that one has a higher tendency to remember things,…
China’s EAST fusion reactor beats density limit, widens path to power
Scientists at a nuclear fusion reactor in China recently surmounted an important obstacle in operating reactor vessels at high density….
Scientists find spaceflight affects immune genes, deforms the brain
A new study has found that genes related to heart function, the nervous system, and the senses of vision and…
The holy trinity of cancer care: biochemistry, microbiology and pathology
The role of biochemistry Cancer originates at the genetic micro-molecular level within a cell — resulting in a cascade of…
Rethinking battery strategy in India: the case for sodium-ion technology
Batteries have become deeply embedded in modern life. From laptops, mobile phones, wearable devices such as smartwatches and wireless earphones,…
Loud music may damage your hearing before you realise it
The thrill of live performances and the euphoric atmosphere of large music events may leave behind more than just memories….
Rediscovering the virtues of bamboo, an ancient plant
Bamboo finds new uses where sustainability is the goal, for example in place of plastics for disposable cutlery. | Photo…
When a fan is spinning fast, why can it seem like it’s spinning backwards?
Although a spinning fan changes continuously, we don’t perceive its blades’ every intermediate position perfectly. | Photo Credit: Delaney Van/Unsplash…
Troubling repeat: On ISRO’s failed PSLV-C62 mission
On January 12, as the PSLV-C62 mission rose from Sriharikota into the morning sky and its third stage kicked on,…
Science quiz: On vexillography – The Hindu
Q: This ‘infographic’ from an 18th century work explains the famous rule of ________, by which heralds may be designed….