Science
The 2022 Physics Nobel winners untangled the spookiness of quantum mechanics
This year's Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to three scientists for "experiments with entangled photons and pioneering quantum information science".
Having lived in four very different countries—India, England, Singapore, and the US—Ananya is obsessed with how tech empowers people from all walks of life. Prior to Quartz, she interned with the Verge, CNNMoney, Inc.com, and the Hindustan Times. Ananya holds a bachelor's degree in economics and journalism from New York University, and speaks Hindi, Bengali, and Spanish. When awake and not at work, you'll find her dancing or eating. You can follow her @ananya_b94
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Svante Pääbo won this year’s Nobel Prize in Medicine. What did his research uncover?
Swedish geneticist Svante Pääbo won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Medicine for advancing the understanding of human evolution. He pioneered DNA analysis for ancient bones
India
The costly flip side of India becoming an important wheat exporter
With the conflict in Ukraine, some countries are now looking to India for their wheat. But heat waves and high prices mean that everyone is feeling the pinch.
Blockchain
Why is 'NFT' the Collins Dictionary's word of the year?
In essence, an NFT (the abbreviation for 'non-fungible token') is a chunk of digital data which records who a piece of digital artwork or a collectible belongs to.
India
India's constitution is 30 times longer than America's - and still growing
Home to the biggest democracy in the world, India also has the largest constitution.
Inequality
Torn between farming work and domestic chores, India’s rural women are struggling
Indian women are forced to take on numerous responsibilities including housework and employment, but this has a grave impact on the time left for child support.
Economic Progress
This is how Indians are spending Valentine's Day
Tinder is India's most popular dating app as Valentine's Day goes digital.
India
This Indian city is a hotbed for startups
A new report shows Mumbai to be a hotbed for Indian startups.
India
What are the causes of gender inequality in India?
With the burden of poverty and unpaid work weighing down heavily on women and girls, what are the other contributing factors for gender inequality in India
India
India's all-women police stations are keeping women safer than before. Here's how
Reported crime has jumped 22% since a new initiative in the world's most dangerous country for women. And those reports are being taken more seriously.
United States
This is America's fastest growing language. Clue: It might not be what you expect
21.8% of the US population speaks a foreign language at home.
United States
Indian students are choosing Canada over the US for their education
New data shows that the number of secured visas for Canada from Indian students increased by almost 60%.
Pakistan
This school in Pakistan uses solar power to run night classes
Many of the children at the school are child labourers.
India
By 2027, India will have nearly a million millionaires
According to a recent report, there will be 950,000 millionaires in the country in less than ten years.
Artificial Intelligence
India hopes to become an AI powerhouse, with inspiration from China
The Indian Government has announced a new programme on AI as well as increased funding.