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Historical and modern uses of gold in cosmetics
Understanding the properties of gold that make it suitable for use in cosmetics.
Gold and Hinduism
Exploring the role of gold in various rituals performed by Hindus
How gold nanoparticles can make paint change colour
Practical applications of gold changing colours, from crash test dummies to glass work
Common gold-themed phrases in English
Gold has inspired language in many different ways. Phrases like “all that glitters is not gold” and “good as gold” indicate the supreme value of the metal.
Gold - making formula one cars faster and safer
Gold is used to line the engine bay of the McLaren F1 and it effectively makes the car faster and safer. Some of the major F1 cars contain as much as 16 grams of gold which acts as a solid heat shield.
Nugget producing bacteria
Organisms called ‘nugget producing bacteria’ have always been actively involved in the process of forming gold under the Earth’s surface.
Conquering fear to win the Olympic gold
Abhinav Bindra's journey is nothing short of inspiring. His autobiography entails all the hard work and sacrifices gone into winning India’s first Olympic Gold
Shirts of gold
Solid gold shirts took the Indian textile market by storm. These shirts came with a huge price tag and a lifetime guarantee. Read more
An appetite for gold
The use of gold in food, a tradition that goes back 5000 years back has now found its way back into global gourmet cooking
Interesting items in gold
Take a close look at how Indians have been turning unusual items into golden treasures.