Himangshu Prabal Goswami talks about his endeavour to pursue Quantum Physics, translating scientific literature to regional language, and exploring ways to strengthen STEM in Northeast India.Â
We turn on a tap and water starts flowing out of it, as much as and anytime we require. A world without water is inconceivable. It is quite easy to forget the value of something when abundantly available, all the time. Seven out of ten people on Earth can count on having a running water supply in their households. At least, so they think! The reality, however, is much more staggering. Water scarcity was listed as 'one of the largest global risks' in terms of potential impact over the next decade by the World Economic Forum in 2019.
Dr Sudeshna Boro Saikia, hailing from Golaghat in Assam, studies the unique features of the Sun-like stars and what makes a planet habitable.
How do extremophiles thrive in hostile environments? Unique and incredible adaptations enable this formidable feat. From complex protein machinery to repair mechanisms, this piece discusses how some organisms thrive in extreme conditions.
The NeuroNovember Convention was a uniquely curated 4-day convention that allowed individuals of different ages, professions, and countries to delve deeper into the fascinating field of neuroscience.
Two youth-led organisations, Stimulus and Project Encephalon joined forces to exploit this opportunity and create a free platform for students to meet and engage with the best minds in neuroscience through talks and competitions.
Wanting to live close to his family while he conducts research in, and teaches Environmental Studies, Subhasish since his teens has been keen to understand cultural differences across the northeastern…
Which dawned before— The antibiotic or the resistance? Find hints in this piece.
Charting the development of Electric Vehicles, and why they need to take over transportation now. We journey through the last two centuries to see that electric vehicles have been around for long, but our time of crisis is what it has taken to truly appreciate their potential.
Since the outbreak of coronavirus, the world as a whole was introduced to the versatility of viruses and their immense ability to adapt and spread. The infectious agents afflict humans, animals and plants, but do they have other victims too?