Bumpy skies: How climate change increases air turbulence
The seatbelt sign pings on, trays rattle, drinks slosh in their glasses. For many flyers, air turbulence can be an unnerving experience — and in a world warming under the effects of climate change, it is only set to worsen, according to a growing body of scientific evidence.Here are the key things to know during […]
Who gets to own the moon? India is uniquely positioned to answer
At around 6 pm IST on August 23, 2023, the Vikram lander of the Chandrayaan-3 mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) gently touched down on the moon. Thus, India became only the fourth country with a national space agency that had executed a controlled lunar landing. In honour of the occasion, Prime Minister […]
7 effective note-taking techniques that actually work
7 effective note-taking techniques that genuinely improve comprehension, retention and academic performance (Image: Pexels) If there is one essential skill that students should master in schools and universities, it is the art of taking good notes. Notes that are not copied and pasted from professors’ slides, not even the ones that we scribble on a […]
How do scientists determine the temperature of planets or stars?
An artist’s rendering of the seven planets that orbit the star Trappist-1. | Photo Credit: NASA Astronomical temperatures are usually estimated from spectroscopic measurements. The spectroscope was invented in 1859 by two German scientists, Robert Bunsen and Gustav Kirchhoff. It was first used to analyse the elements in a substance heated to incandescence. Each element […]
Reshaping during healing in plants
When we cut our fingernails every so often, using a nail clipper, for convenience or in a cosmetic procedure, they grow back. Made of the protein keratin, nails offer us protection from damage. When an infant’s fingertip is amputated, but only the part beyond the last joint, it grows back to its original shape. A […]
Odisha Government Announces Major Reforms to Enhance Primary Education, ETEducation
In a major decision taken during the review meeting, the Government has decided to merge the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) and the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) into one board in order to strengthen the school education system in the state. Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced that the Odisha […]
Kerala Schools Allow Traditional Attire on Festival Days: Education Department, ETEducation
The order will help foster a festive spirit and respect for cultural diversity among children. Kozhikode: The Kerala Education Department has announced that students will not be required to wear uniforms in schools on festival days. According to the new order, festivals such as Onam, Christmas, and Ramadan will now be exempted from the mandatory […]
Why will India not have any new law college in the coming three years?
Law College Dreams: A Bright Future The Bar Council of India (BCI), the statutory body that regulates legal education and practice, has recently imposed a three-year moratorium on the establishment of new law colleges and centres of legal education (CLEs). India’s legal education has long resembled an overcrowded courtroom: Too many petitioners, too few advocates […]
The Hindu’s Science Quiz | Absurd units of measurement
This plot between the absorbance (y-axis) and concentration of a solution illustrates the X-Lambert law. X, named August Beer, whose last name is also a popular beverage. Students often use it as a humorous measure of absorbance. Q: Radiation exposure is usually measured in sieverts, but scientists sometimes explain tiny doses in a lighter way, […]
UGC extends ODL and online admissions deadline for July–August 2025 session: Check details here
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced an extension for admissions to Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes for the July–August 2025 academic session, moving the deadline from September 15 to October 15, 2025. The decision follows multiple requests from higher educational institutions (HEIs) and was formalized in an official UGC statement.UGC has […]