The first week of October 2016 observed one significant phenomenon in Physics - when the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics 2016 to three British-born scientists for their theoretical work on an unknown world, where matter exists in strange states.
The Nobel Prize for Physics 2016 was awarded…
Of course you've wondered how the earth is the only planet that supports life in a universe of unfathomable size. Of course, many also argue that we simply haven't found evidence of extraterrestrial life, and the lack of said evidence doesn't kill the possibility of such life. In fact, many may also mathematically point out to…
The hype around Virtual Reality, including space VR, is not showing any signs of slowing down. The industry remains the one to watch out for this decade. Mark Zuckerberg, in particular, remains heavily invested in bringing VR tech to the masses.
Demystifying Virtual Reality
Virtual reality is of course, a computer generated 3D simulation,…
Ever read the synopsis of a book wrapped in a transparent cover and wished you could glance through the prologue to get a better insight into the book? Many of us have been tempted to open the books and read a few pages before buying. If it isn't allowed in your favorite bookstore, fret not! MIT…
As kids we have all been infatuated with tattoos. I know I have. Growing up in India, many of the one rupee chocolates used to get us tattoos for free, which I happily used to put on my skin. Elders weren't too pleased, often citing the harmful effects of these ‘chemical drawings’. Nevertheless, I and my friends used to…
Some questions that human beings have grappled with for centuries still manage to boggle us with amusing answers and facts. One concept that has interested all researchers, academicians and science enthusiasts alike is light - its properties, and speed being the most riveting of them all. So, what actually happens as one approaches ‘light-speed’?
Relativity…
Humans have mostly depended on chemical combustion to power most of their transportation needs. From motorcycles to airplanes and especially rockets, we generally depend on energy from chemical fuels to cause motion. The enormous amounts of fuels we use are of course, causing pollution. The issues aren't just limited to environmental reasons in the case…
The accelerating depletion rates of our natural resources has been pushing us towards a state of chaos; a continual reminder that we must switch to alternate resources to keep civilization going. The most popular alternate energy source, if not solar, is nuclear. Nuclear energy is the result of years of experiments. It is all set to take the place…
Drugs - psychoactive ones, specifically - alter how the central nervous systems of their consumers function. These drugs are illegal or restricted in most countries; but users continue to rise each year globally. Many of them are considered non-therapeutic and widely used for recreational purpose – hence are often abused. Some common psychoactive drugs include cocaine, ephedrine,…
Miniature linear actuators are devices that perform mechanical motion by transforming a wide variety of forms of energy into motorised energy. The leading manufacturers of these devices include Del-Tron Precision, Inc., Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, Tolomatic and Venture Mfg. Co, Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc. and Parker Hannifin-Electromechanical Division. Actuators are practically used in almost all types of machinery…