Reaching for the Stars at University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign

Maya Vira, who is pursuing a double major in Computer Science and Astronomy at UIUC, shares her perspectives on campus life and academics.

4 cool science podcasts you should check out

These fun and informative podcasts will feed your curiosity about the science of everything, from today’s top TV shows to fidget spinners to deep space

5 Questions with Soumi De: PhD Student at Syracuse University

What is it like to be part of the biggest scientific discovery in recent years? We mean the Gravitational waves, which Einstein spoke about a 100 years ago. Soumi De, PhD student, researcher and member of the LIGO group, spoke to BrainGain magazine about her academics, and research work at Syracuse University, as well as her future plans.

Why LIGOs observation of gravitational waves is a big deal

The recently detected gravitational waves were barely perceptible. Yet scientists know they were caused by two massive black holes merging. They know how fast they were moving and how much energy was generated, although it happened 1.3 billion years ago

10 quick facts about world-famous physicist Stephen Hawking

On 14th March 2018, British physicist Stephen Hawking passed away. BrainGain magazine brings you 10 quick facts.

Book Review: Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

It's a delightful book for those curious about the marvels of the universe, and students who want to major in astrophysics

News of the NASA internship awarded to an Indian girl? Fake!

Leading news organizations failed to check the facts while reporting that NASA had selected an Indian girl for a programme at a centre that doesn’t even exist. An Indian student in the Netherlands investigates.