Reshmi Thampy is a postgraduate in structural and construction engineering, currently having serious fun at IITM, working on gamified teaching and learning. She loves all things green and would have been a farmer in a parallel universe. In this one, she is an avid reader and an occasional writer. She loves reading about new advances in science and technology, and views the field of science journalism as an exciting one where she can share her curiosity with others.
Sea-Friendly Plastic As Alternative to Microplastic Pollution
Sea-friendly plastic is the newest project for material scientists: plastic that can dissolve in water to reduce microplastic pollution …
RoboBee Lands Softly with New Legs
RoboBee engineers continue to innovate and have now developed technology for better legs for the microrobot to land …
Digital Twins: How Technology Is Paving Future Roads
Digital twins have potential for growth in engineering. Get to know one of the most futuristic technologies of the 21st century …
The Rise of Drones—and a Way to Monitor Them
An uptick in drones has made monitoring air traffic crucial. But how can we track what we can’t even detect? …
Does Old Concrete Get Recycled?
If we tear down concrete buildings, can the material be reused? Read on to find out why recycling concrete is not so easy …