The atmosphere at altitudes where aircraft typically fly could become more turbulent under a continued warming of the planet, making the air less stable and increasing the risk of turbulence, a new study has found. Researchers from the UK’s University of Reading built on findings from their previous study that found severe air turbulence has…
Ever wondered if life itself shines, even if just a little? A fascinating 2024 study published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters by researchers at the University of Calgary and the National Research Council of Canada reveals that all living organisms emit an ultraweak light, scientifically called ultraweak photon emission (UPE), which mysteriously disappears…
DEHRADUN/HALDWANI/ALMORA/RUDRAPUR: In Uttarakhand, each monsoon brings devastation-roads wash away, homes collapse, and there is widespread destruction. This year, the monsoons have been particularly harsh, as the disasters at Dharali, Tharali, Harsil and Syanachatti show. Amid this annual havoc, children are among the most vulnerable, forced to study in crumbling govt schools despite crores being sanctioned…
7 effective note-taking techniques that genuinely improve comprehension, retention and academic performance (Image: Pexels) If there is one essential skill that students should master in schools and universities, it is the art of taking good notes. Notes that are not copied and pasted from professors’ slides, not even the ones that we scribble on a…
For students aspiring to revolutionize healthcare through data, technology, and research, a degree in Biomedical Informatics from Harvard University represents the pinnacle of academic achievement. Graduates from this programme step into roles that bridge medicine and technology, working in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, precision medicine, and public health. Yet, as with most world-class opportunities, excellence comes with…
India will require $467 billion in climate finance by 2030 to put four of its most carbon-intensive sectors — power, steel, cement and transport — on a low-carbon growth path, a new study has found.The working paper titled –India’s Climate Finance Requirements: An Assessment– authored by economists Janak Raj and Rakesh Mohan for the Centre…
Here’s the secret to learning anything faster in just 5 minutes (Image: iStock) In an era of short attention spans and an abundance of distractions, the notion of studying for hours on end seems outdated. In comes the idea of micro-learning: absorbing knowledge in five-minute segments. Although this may seem insignificant, science suggests those brief…
When it comes to studying political science in the US, Ivy League universities often grab the spotlight. But beyond the Ivies lies a powerful lineup of institutions offering equally prestigious, and often more specialised programs. These non-Ivy League research universities consistently produce top political thinkers, policy advisors, diplomats, and public servants.From the West Coast’s innovation…
Today is Janmashtami—a midnight memory that India has refused to forget for over two millennia. It marks the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, born not in a palace but in a prison, smuggled across the Yamuna in a storm while his uncle Kansa plotted murder in Mathura. The story is old, but…
Buried nearly a kilometre beneath the Atlantic seabed west of Guinea-Bissau lies a geological time-capsule: gigantic 117-million-year-old mud waves sculpted by dense, underwater avalanches. A new study published in Global and Planetary Change reveals that these ancient structures were formed when early Atlantic waters carved through the Earth’s crust, much earlier than previously believed. This…