How We Entered A New Era Of Astronomy

Last week, a new era of astronomy began as Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory executive director David Reitze stood before a packed room at the National Pr...

The Destructive Influence Of Imaginary Peers

We humans irrationally think we’re rational. We think that we decide how to behave by weighing the pros and cons. In reality, the strongest influence on our decisions...

That 'Alien Megastructures' Star Continues to Defy Explanation

Indeed, as astronomers have emphasized from the beginning, KIC 8462852?s odd behavior is much more likely to be caused by natural phenomenon than massive alien construction...

A Training Transformation In Reproductive Health

There is no question that many women live better lives thanks to expanded options for planning for healthy families. Yet, too frequently, the brightest possibilities elude ...

True Review Movie - Talvar

Critics rating: 3 Stars

Cast:  Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Neeraj Kabi, Sohum Sharma.

The Subdued Whispers Of Posterity In Fallout

The world stood still as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb quoted from a passage of the Bhagvad Geeta where Krishna reveals himself to Arjuna “I ha...

What Is a Gravitational Wave Detector, and Why Do We Want to Send One to Space?

Gravitational waves are ripples in spacetime. They’re a prediction of Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity, but while we’ve seen indirect eviden...

Physicists Open A Tabletop Magnetic 'Wormhole'

A team of Spanish researchers has successfully constructed a magnetic “wormhole,” according to an open-access paper published this week in Scientific Reports. W...

This Dazzling Aurora Will Help Narrow Down The Search For Alien Life

Auroras are among the most captivating phenomena on Earth, brightening polar skies with undulating ribbons of glowing charged particles. These eerie light shows have also b...