Morphing into an all-sky Monitor
Every astronomical telescope can gather data from a certain fraction of the entire sky. But is it possible for an instrument to see beyond that?
Doing Astronomy with Numbers
The data obtained from any satellite is not immediately usable. Data analysts and software writers bring it into a usable form. Read how data scientists of CZTI do it.
Getting the most bang for the buck
Scientists find two ways to extend the capabilities of CZTI to get the most bang for their buck.
Introducing the Cadmium Zinc Telluride Imager (CZTI)
How was Cadmium Zinc Telluride Imager (CZTI), one of the instruments onboard AstroSat made? How does it work?
Series: An AstroSat instrument is scanning the sky with X-rays
India has its own ‘eye in space’, which has been expanding humanity’s knowledge of astronomy for the past six years. Introducing you to AstroSat.
Stardust laden eyes with Sonal Thorve
Sapiens have long pursued knowledge of what they observed in the sky. Astronomy has made us feel at home in this vast universe. Sonal Thorve has made it her life’s goal to communicate the wonders of the universe to the lay audience. On the way, she has touched upon the lives of many.
Of Protests, PhD, and Plants: A tryst with Dr Evelin Heikham
As she juggles teaching, research, and two kids, Evelin (she/her) opens a vista into her journey in academia for us. “One of my dreams is to have a plant named after me", exclaims Dr Evelin Heikham, a botanist with a passion to unearth the rich floral biodiversity in North-East India.
CRISPR-Cas9 technology: the marvel of minuscule scissors
The previous article briefed us on the bacterial origins of the CRISPR-Cas9 technology. It also gave us a glimpse into the Cas9 protein’s ability to edit DNA. In this article, we see how enterprising scientists created an astonishing gene-editing technology centred around Cas9.
Event Report — SciComm Lite 1.0
SciComm Lite 1.0 is the first flagship workshop of SciRio in science communication that encourages novice SciCommers to deepen their understanding of the field.
Behind the Scenes with Suchitha Champak – SciComm Lite 1.0
Behinds the Scenes of SciComm Lite 1.0 by SciRio, with Suchitha Champak, its Founder. An immersive Science Communication workshop for beginners.