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An atmospheric scientist makes new findings on ocean warming easy for you

A new finding suggests that global warming may be even more advanced than previously thought.

Remembering CV Raman, great physicist and Nobel Laureate at 42

CV Raman made the ground-breaking discovery called Raman Effect — the change in wavelength of light that occurs when a light beam is deflected by molecules.

Viral mama bear & cub were likely pushed to steep icy slopes by pesky drone

The video of a cub struggling to climb a steep icy slope to get to its mother has stoked a debate about the use of drones to record wildlife.

How the Himalayas make Delhi’s smog worse

The Himalayas surround the Indo-Gangetic plains to form a land-locked Valley that leaves no space for Delhi’s emissions to escape.

IIT-Bombay team creates tiny bubbles for cancer drugs that can make chemo pain-free

IIT-Bombay team has devised a drug carrier that can be used in combination with chemo to deliver treatment to exact site of tumour, keeping healthy cells safe.

Our love affair with the chair has horrible consequences

Going by a rough estimate, there could be more than 60 billion chairs on the planet.

Latest tool in fight against malaria: Dogs that can sniff out malaria from our socks

A two-year study has shown dogs can be trained to identify socks worn by a malaria patient with a 70% accuracy

Why some earthquakes are so deadly

The answer depends less on the magnitude of the earthquake than you’d think.

Shakti: IIT-Madras develops India’s first indigenous microprocessor

Shakti is said to be on a par with its international counterparts, and will help reduce India’s dependence on imported systems for defence and communication.

Exercise, food & plants: Best ways to prepare your body and home to fight India’s toxic air

While they can’t cure the problem of particulate matter or pollution, these three things can help strengthen the body and fortify the home against outside air.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?