Science & Technology

On a clear night, the sky above Valiamala offers a deceptively simple view of the Universe. Stars appear as tiny points of light, scattered across a dark expanse. But behind... Read More

Science can set ambitious goals and justify public investment, but the most important discoveries are often the ones no research proposal could have predicted. Voyager 1 had a defined mission,... Read More

We often ask whether a scientist has enough funding, equipment, students and laboratory space. We rarely ask whether the scientist has enough security, belonging, recognition, freedom and purpose. Yet the... Read More

India cannot become a scientific power by funding laboratories while burdening scientists with the very bureaucracy that prevents them from using them effectively. Indian science presents a curious paradox. We... Read More

It is not just about solving crimes; it is about restoring identity and dignity. AI generated image Imagine the heartache when someone you care about goes missing or is lost... Read More

AI generated image During the global semiconductor shortage, production of cars worth lakhs of rupees was disrupted because manufacturers could not obtain tiny chips costing a fraction of the vehicle's... Read More

Mumbai: The AI Prompt Art 2026 Exhibition, organised by the Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai, in association with the National Centre for Science Communicators (NCSC) as part of National Space Week... Read More

The space industry’s dependence on mined materials is becoming a geopolitical liability. Synthetic biology could provide a new route to orbital resilience. The modern space race is no longer fought... Read More

Forensic pathology transforms subtle signs of neck compression into scientific evidence that reveals whether a death was suicide, homicide, or an accident. A simple mark around the neck can become... Read More

Research communication must become as central to India’s scientific enterprise as research itself. Humanity has never produced more science. Ironically, it has never been easier for important discoveries to remain... Read More