No evidence of rift between Einstein and Bose: New book
As long as they lived, there was no sign of a sour relationship between the two, says historian Rajinder Singh who recently wrote a book titled …
What international scientists have to say on the detection of gravitational waves
The consensus is that the discovery will reveal to us a completely different side of the universe
Universal redux
For over 100 years, gravitational waves remained just a hypothesis. Now it is a fact. The discovery could open new channels of understanding our …
Space probe LISA Pathfinder lifts off
LISA Pathfinder will hunt for gravitational waves which were first proposed by Albert Einstein in his General Theory of Relativity
‘Einstein’s E = mc2 does not work in the biosphere’
Behaviour of light changes on entry into Earth's atmosphere from space; it assumes a benevolent role
Dark matter not ‘super heavy’ or ‘super light’: In a first, scientists calculate its mass range
Quantum gravity, a combination of Einstein’s concepts of quantum physics and general relativity, was used in the research
Einstein’s Eclipse: It has been 101 years since ‘Theory of Relativity’ was validated
An account of how Arthur Eddington used an eclipse in equatorial Africa to pronounce the victory of Einstein’s idea over the then-…
Unlocking our universe, step by step
From time immemorial, scientists have tried to unravel the mystery of the universe-from India's Aryabhata to Albert Einstein
Happy New Year! Here’s to some pseudoscience
2020 started with the return of pseudoscience at the 107th Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru
Gravitational waves detection: Will this signal a new era in understanding the universe?
Detection of gravitational waves can explain why there was a sudden enlargement of the universe, called inflation, in the wee hours of the …
2022 Physics Nobel for quantum entanglement which creates secure communication networks
Alain Aspect, John F Clauser and Anton Zeilinger’s work will enable quantum computers to carry out computations impossible currently
First ‘direct evidence’ of Big Bang discovered
The discovery offers insight into some basic questions: Why do we exist? How did the universe begin?
Russell-Einstein Manifesto, ICJ case and Rainbow Warrior bombing: Remembering humanity
Anniversaries of the three events provide inspiration to consider roles of science, law and diplomacy to advance peace, security and nuclear …
Vitamin C could be panacea for drug-resistant TB
Vitamin triggers reaction which eventually kills off bacteria; could help shorten drug therapy
