Zalige Bridge by NEXT Architects Embraces Flooding
Since the Netherlands lies just one meter above sea level — an eighth of the country lies below sea level — it has an extensive flood history. To combat this issue, Dutch designers have constructed…
Author Archives: Nidhi Goyal
About Nidhi Goyal
Nidhi is a gold medalist Post Graduate in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences.
World’s Largest Plane Will Take Off This Summer
The world’s largest plane, the Stratolaunch, is lumbering toward its first flight. The plane, a 500,000-lb. beast, recently completed a runway test in anticipation of its debut flight, which is planned for some time this summer.…
Facebook Privacy: Delete These Things Now
After the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook is reeling from privacy-related issues. Concerned about privacy, many people have deleted their accounts. If you are a regular Facebook user and you want to continue with your account,…
Injectable Bandage Made From Seaweed Stops Internal Bleeding in Three Minutes
Internal bleeding can sometimes be life-threatening. It is currently one of the leading causes of death worldwide, especially on the battlefield. To deal with this problem, scientists at Texas A&M University created an injectable bandage…
MIT Researchers Create Mind-Reading Headset, Sort of …
MIT researchers have invented a new computer interface that allows you to talk to computers without speaking and listen to them without using your ears — at least, not in the usual way. Known as…
Your Smartphone May Soon Test for Water Contamination
Water is life. We cannot survive without it. But do you trust that your drinking water is safe? While public water supplies are tested frequently for contaminants, the testing might not reflect the true condition…
Stem Cell-Based Retinal Implant Could Stop Age-Related Blindness
Non-neovascular age-related macular degeneration (NNAMD) is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss in the developed world. At present, there is no treatment available for the advanced stages of this problem. However, a big…
Why You Should Never Throw Away Silica Sachets
Most of us simply throw out those little silica sachets that come along with new electronic devices, shoes, or purses. But did you know how useful these little packets are? After reading this you might think…
Scientists Find Miniature Digestive System Inside a Tumor
Recently, researchers from Duke University were surprised to spot a miniature digestive system — a stomach, duodenum, and small intestine — hidden among the cells of lung tumor samples. This finding was published in Developmental Cell,…
World’s Largest 3D-Printed Bridge Is Built by Robots
There have been substantial advancements in 3D printing technology. With every passing year, this tech becomes more and more promising, offering substantial benefits in a variety of different fields. Recently, Dutch technology company MX3D unveiled…
