Surekha Barfa

With over 13 years in journalism, I've delved into diverse topics from parenting to sustainability. My work has graced publications like The Hindu and Deccan Chronicle. I've authored children's books and co-authored others, all while nurturing a passion for science and its intersection with society.

Bizarre Snake-Like Worm’s Secrets Revealed in CT Scans

Amphisbaenians: These cryptic creatures, resembling a cross between worms and snakes, have long puzzled scientists. With their vertebrae, scales, and sometimes tiny forearms, they lead subterranean lives, burrowing through soil and sand, preying on unsuspecting victims. Think of them as miniature...

Bayreuth mathematicians use AI to study galaxies

What do galaxies look like? How do they behave in the long term? These are some of the questions that Dr. Sebastian Wolfschmidt and Christopher Straub, researchers at the University of Bayreuth, are trying to answer. They use mathematical models...

Exploring Exoplanetary Wonders Unveils Potential Seventh World

A groundbreaking discovery in the realm of astronomy has unveiled a solar system brimming with intrigue, located over 270 light-years away. This newfound system boasts six confirmed exoplanets, with tantalizing hints of a seventh world yet to be fully confirmed. In...

The Human Microbiome: Unveiling the Secrets of Our Gut Bacteria and Health

Explore the secrets of the human microbiome and its impact on gut health. Discover the functions of gut bacteria, factors influencing the microbiome, and ways to maintain a healthy balance. Uncover the latest research and future implications for personalized medicine....

Unveiling Quantum Friction: Water and Graphene’s Extraordinary Interaction

In a groundbreaking revelation, scientists have discovered an extraordinary phenomenon called quantum friction that governs the flow of water on a surface of carbon atoms, known as graphene. This extraordinary behavior, which was previously only a theoretical prediction, has now...

Deep learning can predict tsunami impacts in less than a second

Detailed predictions about how an approaching tsunami will impact Japan's northeastern coastline can now be made in fractions of a second. This potentially life-saving technology makes use of the capabilities of machine learning. On March 11, 2011, a devastating tsunami...
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