Special Features

A galactic gauge
Efforts to measure the rate of expansion of the universe are apace.
Sungazer Aditya-L1 set for takeoff
India's first solar mission will help sharpen scientists' understanding of the Sun's characteristics, which influence the climate on Earth.
Those magical magnons
Scientists and engineers have been looking for energy-efficient alternatives to silicon-based transistors. Magnons could be the answer.
Curcumin: Hype or hope?
Researchers believe the time has come to acknowledge that curcumin does more than just flavour sambar.
Signs of the times
The world of assistive technology grows along with artificial intelligence.