Topic: science

I wonder why railway tracks rest on stones

Angular ballast supports railway sleepers, spreads train loads and drains water. The stones can also be adjusted as the track is maintained.

How green firecrackers get certified: the science behind the process

Green firecrackers are tested by CSIR-NEERI for particulate matter, gases and sound before certification, but experts say they are not completely pollution-free.

Youth Science Dialogue held at Regional Science Centre, 200 participate

The Regional Science Centre, Bhopal, held a Youth Science Dialogue with IISER Bhopal, with more than 200 students and teachers participating.

Maharashtra Class 6 Textbook Changes Put Ancient Knowledge in Focus

Maharashtra’s revised Class 6 textbooks add ancient Indian scholars, traditional knowledge and modern scientific achievements, while some history details are shortened or removed.

Youth Science Dialogue at Regional Science Centre on October 28

The Regional Science Centre, Bhopal, and IISER, Bhopal, will hold a Youth Science Dialogue session for students on October 28, 2026.

Ahmedabad University Launches New Master’s Programme in Health Data Science

Ahmedabad University has announced a two-year MSc programme in Health Data Science, with the first batch scheduled to begin on July 1, 2027.

Tagore Sports-Art-Science Festival Opens Grandly at RNTU’s Bhopal Campus for Students

A three-day Tagore Sports-Art-Science Festival is being organised at Rabindranath Tagore University in Bhopal, giving students a platform for art, science and environmental activities.

1.5°C Warming Could Push Earth’s Natural Systems Beyond Critical Limits

Scientists warn that 1.5°C global warming could put severe pressure on the Amazon rainforest, coral reefs and Atlantic Ocean currents, increasing climate risks.

Could a Human Survive After Being Swallowed by a Whale?

Science explains why surviving inside a sperm whale’s stomach, as shown in Whalefall, would be extremely unlikely despite oxygen tanks or protective suits.

Study: Locked 115-km Fault Beneath Uttarakhand Raises Major Quake Risk

A study says a 115-km-wide section of the Main Himalayan Thrust beneath Uttarakhand is locked, indicating accumulated stress but not predicting an earthquake date.

Kashmir Glaciers Shrink 38% in 40 Years, Srinagar Water Crisis Deepens

Kashmir’s Pir Panjal glaciers have shrunk by 38% in 40 years, affecting the Doodh Ganga river and deepening Srinagar’s drinking water concerns.

DeepSeek nears major $15 billion funding round, Bloomberg report says

Chinese AI company DeepSeek is reportedly close to raising nearly $15 billion, or about 100 billion yuan, in a funding round, according to Bloomberg.

From Faith to Science: Kumbh for the Youth – Medha Bajpai

The term “Kumbh” originates from a root word that means “to

Interactive session with Padma Shri Prof. H.C. Verma.

The Regional Science Center, Bhopal, is going to organize an interactive

Students were made aware at Rabindranath Tagore University on National Space Day.

The Science Communication Center of Rabindranath Tagore University organized various programs