The United Kingdom has never had a thriving space program. In fact, only one satellite called Prospero was launched by a British rocket named Black Arrow.
Tag: Science
Innovation: Smart leg moves notches up in competition
Human sufferings have been at the forefront of scientific innovations since ages. Science, apart from exploring the truths of nature and beyond, has also continuously innovated to find an answer to human…
A breakthrough in science of memory: How a “Spotless Mind” could soon be Reality
Jim Carrey’s role as shy and morose Joel Barish in “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is deeply memorable in the context of his predominantly comedic repertoire of movie roles. And context…
Injecting Science and Maths into Online Dating
Millions around the world using dating profiles or apps to find their life partner end up disillusioned or disappointed with the results. Obviously, there is some flaw in this 21st century method…
What Makes you Snap? The Brain’s Rage Circuit
What is it that causes you to “snap”? To suddenly and explosively lash out verbally or physically? It may be something small. Cut off in traffic, the restaurant got your order wrong,…
This Death Valley Fish is a Younger Species than We Thought
The Devils Hole Pupfish are possibly the rarest fish in the world. As few as 35 individuals have been counted among them in the past. This specific species of fish only appears…
Researchers develop world’s first water-based nuclear battery
Batteries that power today’s gadgets have always been a point of research with millions of dollars worth of funding being channeled through to researchers to develop a technology that could bring a…
LHC team: Process of restarting the massive experimental mechanism has begun
The team behind Large Hadron Collider (LHC) has sent out a statement to the press that they have begun the process of restarting the massive experimental mechanism – a process which will…
Google X working on smart contact lenses that measure Glucose levels in tears
General public is yet to get their hands on Google Glass and Google is already working towards its next bit of wearable gadget – Smart Contact Lenses that will enable those with…
Indian students, researchers develop mobile app that detects skin cancer
A team of students over at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur led by research scholar Debdoot Sheet has developed a mobile app that helps physicians speed up skin cancer diagnosis allowing…