Tag: science

The only benefit of the attempted gene modification, if proven, would have been a reduced risk of HIV infection for the twins later in life.

Canada’s James Peebles has won the 2019 Nobel Prize in physics for transforming “our understanding of the evolution of the universe and Earth’s place in the cosmos.”

The following piece is based on an engaged conversation between Bharat Dogra and eminent scientist Mangal Singh. Mangal Singh came up with the Mangal Turbine which is capable of reducing GHG emissions to a great extent. Despite his great innovation, he continues to remain a victim of neglect and injustice.

The skull of mankind’s oldest known ancestor has been unearthed in Ethiopia.

While hundreds of Indian scientists will join the March for Science on August 9th, will it really be the answer for rapid cutdown on research funding, propagation of religious bigotry and irrationality in the contemporary times?

On July 4th, 2019, South America experienced a total solar eclipse. In many parts of the continent such as in Argentina and Chile, the solar eclipse had 100% visibility. The total eclipse lasted for up to four minutes as reported by NASA.  This astronomical moment was captured by thousands of people around the continent.

The world’s largest nation - Russia is perhaps one of the most misunderstood countries in the world, thanks to the repercussions of the Cold War and post-truth politics.

If the transportation facilities and the infrastructure of public space becomes inclusive in character it will be possible for us to create a more inclusive and aware society.

“The story – from Rapunzel to War and Peace – is one of the basic tools invented by the human mind, for the purpose of gaining understanding. There have been great societies that did not use the wheel, but there have been no societies that did not tell stories.” - Ursula K. Le Guin Arvind Gupta