Invasive surgeries involve tools that are rigid and there’s a high risk of accidentally puncturing or tearing tissue. Identifying the need for minimally invasive surgical tools, a team of Harvard scientists have designed a Read More
For years, researchers have been curious about the rainy season in the Amazon that is timed a little differently than other tropical regions. The mystery is finally solved as researchers have now discovered that the Read More
We are surrounded by trillions of tiny particles called neutrinos that are possibly the most mysterious type of particle. They rain down on us continuously and after these particles go right through our body at Read More
As of August 2, 2017, humans have used up their annual allowance for water, soil, and clean air. So from this day forward, the resources we consume are not sustainable. Every year, the Global Footprint Network makes Read More
On a particular day, feeling tired and unrested can lead to severe loss of alertness and productivity at work. But imagine going through extreme exhaustion day after day that doesn’t allow you to do Read More
Gene editing, which has always stirred controversy among scientists and non-scientists alike, could become a legitimate procedure very soon. The first genetically modified human embryo has been created in the U.S. by scientists. This Read More
The current generation is all about buzzwords, catchphrases, abbreviations, and emojis. So when the term “digital native” was coined to describe people born after 1980 who are adept at technology, obviously everyone lapped it up. While Read More
According to a new study, a supernova explosion caused an intergalactic transfer i.e. there was movement of matter between galaxies. This implies that humans as well as much of the material in the Milky Read More
For decades we’ve been instructed by medical practitioners to finish our course of antibiotics. Most of us have been warned at some point by our doctors that failing to do so would increase the Read More
A new project, SUSTAIN, in Iceland is all set to uncover the mysteries behind the formation of islands. Early next month, the team will drill two holes into the heart of Surtsey, a volcanic island, Read More