Quantum Questions
01 Nov 2025 under Features
Asha Bhardwaj’s lab works on miniature materials called Quantum Dots to explore and control their unique properties Tucked into a corner of Room 41 of the British Museum is a 1,600-year-old ordinary looking cup that reveals its magic only if you take a closer look. From a distance, it is pale green in colour, with […]
When Rivers Run Over
26 Jul 2025 under Focus
In India, rivers are not just lifelines, they are also primal forces. Notwithstanding high rainfall, tropical cyclones, and climate change, the country’s geography is a trap for water overflows. According to the National Remote Sensing Centre, ISRO, India is the second-most flood prone country in the world. About half of casualties due to natural disasters […]