Category: curiosity corner
The Royal Institution -Science lives here
The Royal Institution is a 200 year old independent charity based in London dedicated to connecting people with the world of science through events, education, and the CHRISTMAS LECTURES(Started by Michael Faraday in 1825, and now broadcast on national television every year, the CHRISTMAS LECTURES are the UK’s...
The Spy in Your Phone-Al Jazeera World
Everyone has a smart phone these days. This device keeps us connected with each other and with the wider world. It stores our data, keeps us entertained, and enables us to get so much more done than we normally would without it. It is a powerful device. However,...
The Story of Energy-Order and Disorder- Professor Jim Al-Khalili
What is the origin of energy, how do we harness it for the benefit of all, and to what extent is civilization doomed without it? These are the essential questions that are addressed in the informative documentary The Story of Energy. Energy touches every part of our lives...
How does a fully charged mobile phone lose its charge when left unused? Curiosity corner
Q: How does a fully charged mobile phone lose its charge when left unused for several days together? Answered by Kingshuk Roy IISER, Pune Lithium-ion battery chemistries are associated with self-discharge phenomena. A passivation layer develops on the electrodes over time (on performing several charging-discharging cycles) which results...
”The world’s smartest website” Edge
This site( https://www.edge.org ) was launched in 1996 as the online version of “The Reality Club” and as a living document on the Web to display the activities of “The Third Culture.” THE REALITY CLUB The Reality Club was an informal gathering of intellectuals who met from 1981 to...
Moon Landing 50th Anniversary: Technology Then and Now
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong made history by taking the first steps on the moon. His “one small step” took decades of research, planning, and innovation from more than 400,000 engineers, scientists, and other technical professionals who were involved in the historic moon mission. Now, 50 years...
