Special Features

The wondrous world of water
New research in India and elsewhere is turning the lens on the many avatars and possible applications of ice and water.
Cleaning up their act
Indian companies and research laboratories are working on innovative systems to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
What's your gut feeling?
As scientists turn the lens on gastrointestinal microbes, a handful of tests offers ways to assess one's gut and ward off disease.
Old drugs, new hope
The world needs effective drugs to fight COVID-19, and Indian scientists are close to making a breakthrough with repurposed drugs.
Time to chip in
After decades of delays, the reality of the marketplace is likely shaping India's effort to establish a semiconductor manufacturing base.