Bishnu S. Atal: The Indian-born scientist whose breakthrough helped make mobile phone calls possibleBishnu S. Atal, an accomplished engineer from India, made remarkable contributions to the fields of digital telephony and cellular technolo...
30 Aug, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Indian-origin child genius aces math exam decade earlier in UKA seven-year-old Indian-origin boy achieved a high Grade 8 in a UK mathematics exam. Jivyan Reddy Dhruva passed the GCSE Higher Mathematics...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
At 10, he solved complex math problems. Unlocked the atom's true power. But his 3-word question about aliens changed how scientists see the universeEnrico Fermi was a child maths prodigy who went on to become one of the most important physicists of the 20th century, helping advance nucl...
29 Aug, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Europe’s youngest self-made billionaire: James Dacombe dropped out of high school at 17 to build his startup and now his wealth has crossed the $1 billion mark at 25At just 25, James Dacombe has catapulted himself into billionaire territory with his AI chip enterprise, Olix, which he founded a mere two ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
'Ghost number' 6174: Meet Dattatreya Ramchandra Kaprekar, the Indian schoolteacher who discovered a mysterious 4-digit number that almost always returns to itselfIndependence Day 2026: Dattatreya Ramchandra Kaprekar, an Indian schoolteacher, discovered the intriguing number 6174. This constant emerge...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Scientists solve 100-year-old mystery of lugworm’s strange poop towers that seem to defy gravity — the answer lies in ropes, cables and physicsA groundbreaking study has shed light on how lugworms masterfully create their spiral towers within tidal flats. The worms' soft faecal cas...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Is a massive planet lurking beyond Pluto? Tyche planet mystery: In 1999, scientists proposed a world four times Jupiter's mass; 25 years later, the debate continuesIs there a giant hidden planet beyond Pluto? Tyche planet mystery explained: In 1999, astronomers proposed Tyche. They suspected a giant wo...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Archimedes: “Mathematics reveals its secrets only to those who approach it...” — Greek's polymath's classic lesson on curiosity, knowledge, passion and the joy of learningQuote of the Day by Archimedes: Archimedes' quote “Mathematics reveals its secrets only to those who approach it with pure love, for its ow...
11 Jul, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Psychology says people who are good with numbers and love mathematics aren't only analytical thinkers: What this reveals?Psychology says people who are good with numbers and love mathematics aren't limited to calculations or formulas. Psychology research shows...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
What is crypto mining?Crypto mining or for cryptocurrency mining, particularly in Proof-of-Work systems, is energy-intensive due to the computational power requi...
05 Feb, 2024, 12.44 PM IST
Before you begin your study abroad journey, improve your cognitive thinking skillsTo avoid falling into the traps of coaching centers, students should take a more independent and self-directed approach to their education....
20 May, 2023, 02.47 PM IST
This puzzle turns the earth into a miniature Rubik’s cube!The underlying geometric concept is holonomy.
12 Mar, 2023, 10.56 AM IST
Nerdle, September 6: Tips, hints and answer for today's puzzleNerdle for September 6 is a straightforward one. We’ve got hints or clues in our daily Nerdle feed to make the equation simpler for you. We...
06 Sep, 2022, 02.27 PM IST
Today's Nerdle: Tips, hints, and answer for August 30 mathematical puzzleNerdle is a unique internet-based game inspired by the ultra-popular word game Wordle. The difference is that instead of a five-letter word...
30 Aug, 2022, 04.08 PM IST
Nerdle #221: Hints, answer for today's math puzzle, August 28Today's Nerdle 221 comes with another complicated brain-teasing puzzle set to test your math skills. If you are stuck on solving the answer...
28 Aug, 2022, 11.33 AM IST
Startups are using newer methods like videos and puzzles to teach mathematicsStartups like Jed-i are trying to fundamentally change the way a student approaches math. “It’s a different approach to math.
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Author Simon Singh recommends five books for science loversSingh has mastered the art of writing about mathematics and science in a simple manner and says his personal hero is James Randi.
02 Jan, 2015, 11.33 AM IST