Till the time I met Carl Sagan, I knew what kind of scientist I wanted to be, but when I met him, I realised what kind of human I wanted to be — Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Of the 550 or so space travellers, 20 of them died on the way to space or back from it. Some died while on a space walk or due to a malfunction in the system, or due to fire, etc. But the true picture is far more frightening.

Recent studies have reiterated that the number of exoelectrogens that have the potential to generate electricity in the absence of oxygen, with the help of nature’s hidden tools, may be quite large.

Diatoms have applications in diverse fields such as water quality assessment, biofuels, nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and paleoclimate research.

Scientific certainty deals with the concept of looking for certainty in the findings of science. However, science is uncertain, and for important health problems, we do not have the luxury to wait for scientific certainties.

The rise of panmasala and gutka industry around three decades ago has led to an epidemic of OSMF in adolescents. Various case-control studies across Indian states have reported that more than 70% cases of OSMF occurred in people under 35 years of age.

The Sundarbans play an important role in the environment, and its mangrove forests are a natural barrier between the ocean and the land. It holds special importance because of its geopolitical significance.

Rhenium present in the Earth’s crust has a very low concentration (~0.7 ppm). It has a melting point 3180°C °C and a very high specific gravity. It shows several oxidation states, and +7 is the most common oxidation state.

Which characteristics of living things do robot companions need?” and, more precisely, “which characteristics of living things would we like to see in our robot companions?

As the nation marches towards its centenary in 2047, programmes like ODAS are ensuring that the torch of scientific inquiry is passed on, not as a burden, but as a beacon.