Special Features

End of an epoch
Remembering the nation-building contributions of three Indian science patriarchs.
Health is skin deep
Skin microbes are the new sensors of health, helping scientists tackle disease.
The chemistry of life
In labs across the world, chemists are studying the origins of life.
Eyes off the road
Engineers are set on indigenising autonomous cars for Indian roads, where mixed traffic and lane-less driving pose unique challenges.
That touch feels real
From consumer electronics to medical applications, the sense of touch is being redefined as research mimics complex sensations.