Category: Science & Tech

Language is a key aspect of human life that most likely came up more than a lakh years ago — but linguists still disagree on how exactly it evolved. The influential U.S. linguist and philosopher Noam Chomsky proposed that complex modern language emerged suddenly, a theory that many linguists still stick to. But some believe...

You might think so — but the answer is not always. Smartphones use lithium-ion batteries. This battery works by moving lithium ions back and forth between two electrodes through a liquid electrolyte. In colder weather, like in North India during the winter, the electrolyte becomes less conductive and the lithium ions move more sluggishly. The...

Have you ever encountered clones? In case you wish to jump the gun and answer in the negative, it might be prudent to think a wee bit longer. This is because the concept of cloning is intertwined with something that occurs naturally.  With that clue, you might have deduced that the closest we have to...

The story so far: A Pune court has extended the custody of Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, the two accused in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, until July 3, 2026. The court acquiesced to the investigators, who said several aspects of the probe are ongoing, including a forensic study of Mr. Chaudhary’s gait. According to...

NASA on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) is set to launch a daring robotic rescue mission, a long shot bid to prevent one of its aging telescopes from vanishing into dust. If successful, the effort could pave the way for giving other satellites a second life. The operation is set to last several months, kicking off...