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.
Of Transition and Grit: Journey of a Researcher from Guwahati
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.
Antibiotic Resistance: Watching an Evolutionary Puppet Play
Which dawned before— The antibiotic or the resistance? Find hints in this piece.
Antibiotic Resistance: The War We are Losing
The environment becomes a reserve of antibiotics with overuse, influencing bacteria to emerge resistant to antibiotics. It is watching evolution at play in real-time. Winning or losing, which side are we on?
Brain, the Wonder Organ
An intricate network of over a hundred billion wires running across the control unit sending messages at about 100 metres per second. That’s the human brain!