Despite extensive information to back it up, the Pervitin saga and its monumental role in both starting and deciding the fate of the World War remain largely obscure.

Ever wondered how our decimal system works? Or what is the significance of ‘place value’?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called upon people to be active, indicating that up to 5 million untimely deaths worldwide could be avoided annually if people run, walk or simply move regularly, which can prevent heart diseases, diabetes and cancer, while also reducing symptoms of depression as well as anxiety.

Every activity can be gauged based on the amount of risk involved. For a teenager, getting out of bed is 1 micromort, while for an octogenarian this activity increases his micromort to 463. A micromort measures the risk of chance of death! Here’s a look at some more unusual units.

According to recent research and studies, there is an air problem on Mars. Mars is losing its atmosphere; rather Mars has At’loss’phere.

Dr Shubha Tole is a scientist who has built a reputation as a neuroscientist and science communicator of renown, while at the same time being an affectionate mother.

Historically, from Emmy Noether to Katherine Johnson there are inspiring stories of women mathematicians. With due respect to all women mathematicians, let’s here take a look at the journey and work of some Indian women mathematicians.

The lepidopteran insect S. frugiperda FAW, a native of tropical and subtropical regions of America and Argentina, has been labelled as one of the worst invasive species of this century.

Honeybees play an important role in plant pollination.

THE White-breasted waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus), known as ‘Dahuk’ or ‘Dak Pakhi’ in West Bengal, has been hunted indiscriminately for its tasteful meat. They are caught alive in large numbers by putting traps.