Special Features
Kick that habit
At home and at work, 'good habits' can be cultivated – with a little help from behavioural change agents.
A bridge too far out
Sikkim's bamboo and cane footbridges, engineered with indigenous ingenuity, are a sturdy alternative to carbon-heavy structures.
Smart materials inspired by nature
From squids to leafhoppers, mimicking biological systems helps researchers develop sustainable composite materials and coatings.
The power of 6
Hexagonal geometry is common in nature. It is being used to design better materials for construction and automobiles.
Wading into the gene pool
An ongoing study of India's genetic landscape will help researchers understand disease better.
