Physicists have long been fascinated with dark matter. Scientists discovered that observable matter, stars, galaxies, nebulae, and planets, can only account for 5% of the universe’s structure.
Scientists have recently unraveled the decades-old mystery of the pigeons travelling hundreds of miles.
Cells not only are able to catabolize glucose and other carbohydrates to meet their energy needs but also can synthesize sugars and polysaccharides needed for other purposes.
India is not short of ideas. Every year, universities produce thousands of engineers and researchers, laboratories generate studies, and start-ups promise new solutions in healthcare, technology and sustainability.
The contamination of the environment by pesticides cannot be prevented by purification facilities and trapping devices. Enormous areas of agricultural lands and hundreds of thousands of tonnes of products are treated with pesticides; consequently, they continuously circulate in the habitat of humans.
Tens of thousands of years ago, an extraordinary chapter in the story of humanity unfolded. Two distinct branches of the human family tree—modern humans and Neanderthals—crossed paths in a meeting that would forever change the genetic makeup of our species.
AI's ability to analyse vast datasets and identify patterns makes it a game-changer for promoting sustainable practices in IT.
The microflora of rivers depends on the degree of pollution and the quality of purification of sewage waters flowing into river beds.
The issue of air pollution is rising in Kolkata. While the city's air quality has not reached the extreme levels like Delhi, it's still on an alarming rise. Considering this situation, can a city like Kolkata (where the AQI is already between 150-200, 'very unhealthy') be safe, or may it face a similar fate to that of Delhi in the near future?
The 42nd meeting of the Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR) Council was hosted in Kolkata, India on 3-4 December 2024. The meeting was held at the Unified Academic Campus of Bose Institute, making it the council's first meeting to be held outside the FAIR site in Germany.
