A decade since the detection of God Particle: Why it matters

The Higgs filled a gap with its explanation for mass. Knowing the exact characteristics of the Higgs allows scientists to make better guesses of the structure of the universe in the first 10......

The Nobels and the Age Problem

Science is a young person's game.An award to a young scientist could free up that person to do productive work, or help win more grants by enhancing reputation, argues Devangshu Datta. IMAGE: Sir......

Trio win Nobel in physics for invention of blue LEDs

Japanese scientists Isamu Akasaki and Hiroshi Amano, and US scientist Shuji Nakamura are seen on a screen after being announced as the 2014 Nobel Physics Laureates at the Royal Swedish Academy of......

IN PHOTOS: The magnificent Nobel awards ceremonies

Sweden held its lavish annual Nobel awards ceremony on Tuesday attended by laureates and royals, but their ranks were depleted when many VIPs flocked to the memorial for anti-apartheid hero Nelson......

Dhoni second Indian to hit six sixes in an innings vs Aus

Statistical highlights from Day 4 of the opening Test between India and Australia played in Chennai on Monday. # Moises Henriques (68 & 75 not out) has posted a fifty in each innings of a Test......