Car ownership has conventionally been one of the most defining features of independence and convenience. But as our world changes, so does the way we think about getting around. Newer alternatives are challenging the traditional model of car ownership wherein you bought a car, maintained it, and used it for years; these include car subscriptions and shared mobility. New models ...
Is there anybody who can boast of his or her never having been enthralled by Ancient Egypt? For centuries of fascination, historians, travelers, and adventurers alike were held spellbound by the grandeur and mystery-from the towering pyramids of Giza down to the intricate hieroglyphics whispering their secrets from long-past ages, Ancient Egypt was simply an age-long, tantalizing time machine. In ...
Within the last couple of years, genetic testing has been one of those buzzwords in health care, promising a revolution in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases. Genetic tests have found their place in tracing ancestry to know the risks of diseases. But as exciting as the prospect of genetic testing may seem, there are some huge privacy concerns ...
From screaming bazaars to corner shops, retail has been one long evolutionary journey. Today, it is not about the product on the shelf but all about the journey, experience, and connection with the customer. Retail has seen a seismic shift in the light of technology, consumer behavior, and an imperative need to move with the times. Such is the omnichannel ...
Today, great products or services are just about all that customers expect from the brands they place their trust in. In fact, what customers would want is for their companies to be responsible, contribute positively, and have sentiments that the planet and its people matter. And here comes corporate social responsibility. Well, what really is CSR, and why does it ...
Genetic modification of animals almost sounds like it’s right out of some science fiction movie. From reports of glow-in-the-dark fish to a host of other creations, it just reminds one of those sea creatures from another world. But it’s real life, and it shapes modern science and day-to-day life in a way too interesting to let go unnoticed. The paper ...
The world is fast-moving, and so is the way we move inside from smartphones to smart homes; in a complete, tech-taken-over world, smart cities have become the future of urban existence. Now imagine cars taking you from not just point A to B but those that communicate with the city itself. Believe it or not, all of this is not ...
Let’s imagine that some person comes to you and says someone has some rights to part of your DNA. That does sound really weird, doesn’t it? Your DNA is all yours; well, isn’t that what makes you *you*? The process of gene patenting was an effort by several companies, scientists, and even private individuals to try to patent genes over ...
If someone had uttered the term virtual reality (VR) a decade ago, you might have thought of people playing video games with funny headsets. Fast-forward to 2024, and VR is so much more. One industry riding this wave with great success is the automotive industry. Car designers enter virtual worlds, test their cars on virtual roads, and refine everything before ...
Understand the Personalized nutrition, but only for your own body. Put an end to experimenting with every strange new diet and wondering why it works for your friend but not for you. Greetings from the fascinating field of genomics and personalised nutrition, which combines the formidable fields of nutrition and DNA science to help people eat precisely what their bodies ...