In the quantum world, it seems, knowing a little counts for a lot

Randomly and widely varying returns on investment, a study finds, lead to concentration of wealth

Some human X chromosomal DNA originates from Neanderthals and is found exclusively in people outside Africa

Catastrophe doesn’t seem to bother our planners, but how about paying attention to economics?

Non-fiction in the country comes of age with Aman Sethi’s book about life on the margins of society

Excess alcohol does not necessarily kill brain cells, it inhibits the formation of new memories

Why we need a framework for public consultation in the legislative process

A study suggests that notions of property rights are even stronger in children

He is accused of having abducted and killed lawyer Jaleel Andrabi in Srinagar in 1996. He has also been named for the murder of at least a dozen other men. He fled the country, and was back in the news after his wife reported him for domestic violence in California in February this year. A court has ordered the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure his extradition, but no action is being taken. Speaking to Open, the Major says if his extradition is actually initiated, he will never be allowed to return alive, he knows too much and he will not keep quiet

Both may be male signalling devices, but it seems a peacock’s tail does a better job