Science
Fascinating 'Dark-fly' experiment has finally allowed scientists to measure evolution in real time
Evolution usually occurs so slowly that it's imperceptible to the naked eye. Simple adaptations can take thousands of years to take hold, far too...
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Inside the Student-Led ‘Sustainability Mafia’ That Just Got a Rs 2 Cr CSR Grant From Zerodha
Late one evening in a Bengaluru lab, Vaibhav Sai bent over his notebook filled with complex diagrams and calculations. For months, he had been...
Life After Clearing UPSC: 5 Civil Servants Solving India’s Toughest Local Challenges
Across India, civil servants are quietly leading powerful transformations, not just from behind desks, but by stepping into communities,...
Breakthrough lets scientists watch plants breathe in real time
Scientists have created a new way to watch plants breathe—live and in high definition—while tracking exactly how much carbon and water they...
The one sign that someone is highly intelligent, according to philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer
Philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) transformed our understanding of the human condition by arguing that people are primarily driven by...
Blowing Rock in Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock, North Carolina, known as the “Crown of the Blue Ridge,” is a mountain village on the western part of the state’s legendary Blue...
This CRISPR breakthrough turns genes on without cutting DNA
A new CRISPR breakthrough shows scientists can turn genes back on without cutting DNA, by removing chemical tags that act like molecular anchors....
What makes people likable at parties? Researchers found it comes down to one specific trait.
Some people go to parties and make new friends with ease. They are warm and comfortable around new people and are engaging in conversation. Others...
Investing in the promise of quantum
As MIT navigates a difficult and constantly changing higher education landscape, I believe our best response is not easy but simple: Keep doing...
What is the best wall colour for kitchens? Colours that make it look clean and spacious
Choosing the right kitchen wall colour significantly impacts space perception and brightness. Experts recommend light, neutral palettes like...
Luftwerk Transforms Paint and Aluminum into Radiant Explorations of Sunlight
In Chicago, Luftwerk harnesses the principles of color theory and space to elicit various sensory experiences. Do stories and artists like this...
Chess960's random setups still favor white, new study reveals
Chess is a relatively simple game to learn but a very difficult one to master. Because the starting positions of the pieces are fixed, top players...
Quantum structured light could transform secure communication and computing
Scientists are learning to engineer light in rich, multidimensional ways that dramatically increase how much information a single photon can...
Stand Up for Research, Innovation, and Education
Right now, MIT alumni and friends are voicing their support for: America’s scientific and technological leadership Merit-based admissions and...
Scientists create robots smaller than a grain of salt that can think
Researchers have created microscopic robots so small they’re barely visible, yet smart enough to sense, decide, and move completely on their own....
New College Science Center Designed To Increase Exchanges and Innovation Within Its Walls
New College Science Center Designed To Increase Exchanges and Innovation Within Its Walls Earlier this fall, students and faculty at Claremont...
NCERT to be granted deemed university status: Here is what that changes
NCERT, known for school textbooks, is poised to become a deemed-to-be-university by January's end. This move, supported by the Ministry of...
engaging with the arts improves our health and helps us live longer, scientific research proves
drawing on decades of neuroscience, epidemiology, and other fields, the research positions the arts as a foundational component of well-being. The...
Scientists find a safer way for opioids to relieve pain
Researchers at USF Health have discovered a new way opioid receptors can work that may lead to safer pain medications. Their findings show that...
The best new science fiction books of January 2026
Big hitter Peter F. Hamilton has a new sci-fi novel out this month – and Booker winner George Saunders ventures into speculative fiction with his...