Brightest, most distant radio signal detected till now has a rare source — a group of merging galaxies

A fast radio burst that occurred when the universe was just 5 billion years old was detected in 2022

Chandrayaan-3 successfully enters lunar orbit

The Vikram Lander is expected to land on the moon on August 23, 2023

Simply Put: People fired, AI hired

Cicadas could hold the secret to self-cleaning surfaces – new study

Cicadas have a fascinating trick up their sleeves that keeps their wings spotless without any effort

Did our mammal ancestors live alongside dinosaurs? New research hopes to end long-running debate

Placental mammals co-existed with dinosaurs for several million years; they have soared since to become the most dominant animals on Earth

Machine language

The past few years have seen a spurt in AI tools that can write. Will future books be composed by computers? How does this development threaten …

Nobel Prize winner Venki Ramakrishnan discusses ageing and death in new book

A restricted diet and proper sleep may play a key role in a long and healthy life

ISRO launches XPoSat; here is what it is expected to do

The mission will study the origin of cosmic rays in the universe as well as the nature and role of black holes in the evolution of galaxies

From the Moon’s south pole to an ice-covered ocean world, several exciting space missions are slated for launch in 2024

Expect lots of space missions to launch this coming year, with exciting new science to follow

Projected increase in AI’s electricity use comparable to annual consumption of Netherlands, Argentina: Report

If generative AI is used in every Google search, the daily electricity consumption would amount to 80 GWh  

AI throws the patent system into turmoil

Artificial intelligence is overturning the conventional idea of intellectual property rights, especially in drug discovery

Konkan commotion: Allegations of soil testing by authorities at Ratnagiri project site intensify protests

There are ecological concerns as the site’s geography is unique with sand dunes and mangroves which serve as nesting sites for Olive Ridley …

The afterglow of an explosive collision between giant planets may have been detected in a far-off star system

If confirmed, the observation will open a window into how planets form

Undersea cables are the unseen backbone of global internet

Also called  submarine communications cables, these fibre-optic cables are laid on the ocean floor and used to transmit data between …

Plant roots mysteriously pulsate and we don’t know why – but finding out could change the way we grow things

To really understand how plants grow, you need to look at processes which happen inside cells.

AI-led robotic lab develops enzyme to withstand higher temperatures without human intervention. How it works

Model does not replace human researchers but rather enhances their capabilities, say authors

Are we about to see a rare green comet light up the sky? An expert on what to expect from Nishimura

Nishimura would swing closer to the Sun than the orbit of Mercury this month

Simply Put: Pollution’s solution

Internet, the new water. Let’s not convert it into opium

Internet shutdowns can take unimaginable tolls

International day of women and girls in science: Getting girls beyond ‘science in school’ to ‘scientific careers’

Gender gap in STEM must be bridged to expand the talent pool and recognise women’s potential and contribution to scientific innovations

Union Budget 2024-25: Centre announces Rs 1 lakh crore in interest-free loans for private sector research

Experts question decision to prioritise profit-driven private innovation over public research

A newly identified ‘Hell chicken’ species suggests dinosaurs weren’t sliding toward extinction before the fateful asteroid hit

A study has recognised three related, chicken-like dinosaurs in North America’s Hell Creek Formation 

Our expertise and observations complemented those from Europe: Gopakumar Achamveedu

Down To Earth speaks to Gopakumar Achamveedu from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, who is part of the international team of …

Disaster, opulence and the merciless ocean: Why the Titanic disaster continues to enthral

Titanic movies and exhibitions are popular because audiences enjoy the voyeurism of gazing at the ship’s beautiful furnishings, the …

Climate counsel: These farmers in Maharashtra protect each other’s crops from extreme weather; here is how

They use social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Youtube, and in-person gatherings for information about the weather; they also share …