Race Science: A new outlook towards the study of human genetics independent of the human race
There is a thin line between finding genetic differences amongst individuals (this primarily includes the research on human diversity) and constructing these genetic differences across groups (this involves our biased categorisation of the human population on basis of their colour, the shape of eyes, etc.) by making conscious choices! “The undeniable truth is…
Architecture as an expression of culture One thinks of ‘Culture’ usually in terms of lived practices like food, language, dress, and rituals. Architecture is rarely thought to be a part of culture even though it is an integral part of culture; some might even say it is an expression…
Cybersickness : The motion sickness of Virtual Reality!
Virtual reality isn't the term from the distant future anymore. In recent years VR technology has become so cheap that it is now an integral part of skills training, clinical rehabilitation, and the gaming industry. You might have tried it out yourself and loved the new dimension it gives…
(22 July 2019: Time: 9:13 UT (2:43 p.m. IST) Place: Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota, India A young boy, with his eyes filled with pride, waved the Indian tricolour while witnessing the successful launch of Chandrayaan 2. With over a decade of scientific research and engineering development, this spacecraft…
The future of E-Planes: Will an aircraft fly with electricity?
Imagine you have a flight to catch and it takes 15 minutes to get to the airport. You book an ‘air taxi’ instead of an ‘Ola cab’. The air taxi stops outside your apartment. The doors close silently and your ride rises into the air with a humming sound. The…
Internet of Things: An overview of the technologies of the future
Hello! My name is Alex. Welcome to the year 2030. I work as an expert in IoT at a Cybersecurity Centre. I am committed to the highest level of security in an increasingly digitised and connected world. I’m here to take you on a journey to your future. The Internet of…
Are you keen to know how the big machines work and what goes inside their functioning? If yes, then B.Tech Mechanical Engineering is the most suitable course for you. The field of Mechanical Engineering has seen an unprecedented rise in interest not only in terms of the vast…
How does technology impact the ability of education to build effective skills in students in the always connected world of today?Wireless, mobile and other digital technologies are shaping new patterns of delivering education. In India alone, the market of e-learning is predicted to cross 1.29 $ billion by the end…
