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A stylised scene of a person standing at the threshold of a glowing, swirling time portal in the middle of a dark city alley. (AI-generated image by DALL-E)

Can you time-travel to the past? Why science isn’t so sure

June 19, 2025 4:24 pm

Time travel may be a staple of science fiction, but physics tells a more complicated story, one that’s still unfolding.

Whether it's a melting ice cube or a scattered toy room, nature favours disorder. (AI generated image/OpenAI)

Why time goes only forward: Science of entropy and irreversibility

May 11, 2025 9:15 am

The arrow of time isn’t a mysterious force; it follows the science of entropy. Understanding entropy helps engineers in designing more efficient engines and computers. And medical researchers in exploring how to slow down the aging process.

From a village in Rajasthan to frontiers of Physics: Who is Jainendra Jain, Indian-American to be named Wolf Prize Laureate

March 13, 2025 3:03 pm

The physics laureate's discovery has advanced the understanding of quantum matter.

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Why CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam left students in Pune with mixed reactions

February 24, 2025 11:05 am

The 2025 Physics examination followed CBSE’s latest sample paper format, with a total of 70 marks divided across five sections.

Microsoft's new quantum computing chip called Majorana 1.

Is Microsoft’s quantum computing breakthrough the real deal? Experts weigh in

February 25, 2025 8:10 am

Microsoft’s Majorana 1 breakthrough was met with divided responses from experts who hailed it as a "significant achievement" but said "there's a lot of unknowns."

Which university to prefer for Physics: University of Toronto vs University of British Columbia

University of Toronto vs University of British Columbia: Which varsity has better course in Physics

January 02, 2025 12:53 pm

UofT's specialized programmes, such as the Physics Specialist, while UBC provides a flexible curriculum with options for cross-disciplinary studies.

Colleagues, friends pay tribute to Rohini Godbole - passionate scientist, charismatic teacher & proponent of women in STEM

October 25, 2024 10:25 pm

A prayer meeting organised by the IISc's Centre for High Energy Physics (CHEP), where she spent over three decades teaching undergraduate, post-graduate students and guided 14 PhD students, witnessed many colleagues fondly remember the jovial, enthusiastic and ever-curious Godbole.

Is AI Physics? Why the Nobel Committee is right

October 09, 2024 5:59 pm

Interdisciplinary research is becoming increasingly important, with many of the most significant breakthroughs occurring at the intersections of traditional fields. By recognising achievements in AI and neural networks, the Committee has acknowledged this shift

Gerardus ’t Hooft won Nobel Prize in Physics. Jasbir Malhi

From childhood spaceship dreams to Nobel: Inspiring journey of Hooft

October 04, 2024 8:04 am

One of Hooft’s most notable achievements is his development of a mathematical model that helps scientists predict the properties of subatomic particles and the forces that bind them.

At the Physics Olympiad 2024, China bagged the top spot, followed by Russia and Romania at second and third positions respectively.

Indian students win big at International Physics, Chemistry Olympiads

July 31, 2024 6:21 pm

Overall, India was placed at the fourth position, jointly with Vietnam. In the last decade, Indian students have achieved 46% gold and 52% silver medals.