Regulatory battle
Industry and activists have expressed conflicting opinions on GM crops. GEAC has a difficult decision to make
India launches its first multi-wavelength space observatory ASTROSAT
The satellite’s ability to observe the universe in optical, ultraviolet, low and high energy X-ray regions and detect minute changes sets …
Aliens!
Weeds acquire strange resistance to herbicides. Nature seems to go haywire. And causing all the confusion are genetically modified organisms, …
‘Compost too needs subsidy’
Agriculture scientist Preeti Joshi has the recipe for the perfect compost and has been promoting it in Wardha district of Maharashtra for …
‘Policies will infuse objectivity in health research’
Several health and research policies in the country are either in draft stage or just recommendatory in nature. This hampers regulation of …
If we can change our mindsets, let’s make a heaven here… Why go elsewhere?
Wing Commander (retired) Rakesh Sharma recently completed 35 years of being the first Indian to have ever set foot in space. He talked to Down To …
Success of Mission Shakti a culmination of efforts made over two decades
India had been working on weapon systems to intercept space objects to be able to secure its own for a long time
Maybe it’s ALIVE
Keeping plucked vegetables and fruits in daylight helps them stay alert, produce nutrients
Removing toxins makes kesari dal safe food
A new, non-toxic variety of kesari dal is being field-tested in different parts of the country by IARI scientists.
Now, a way to diagnose ovarian cancer early
Australian scientists develop a blood test that can “dramatically improve” early detection of the disease
India and UK launch new research initiative on cancer
The partnership is aimed at finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer with a focus on affordable approaches
How international scientific collaborators sideline African researchers
Scientists from sub-Saharan Africa writing research papers on health in their own countries are often not named first or senior author, finds a study
Gene that can boost photosynthesis identified in cyanobacteria
The gene, called activase-like cyanobacterial protein, will improve rubisco enzyme that is key to the food making process and increase …
‘We rule out films by corporates’
Lucia Rikaki’s inspirations range from ancient civilisations to films to communities fostered by the Internet. An acclaimed documentary …
Can UK environment survive Brexit onslaught?
Following Brexit, the UK will no longer be under obligation to adhere to progressive policies on cutting greenhouse gas emissions and …
Nigeria’s missing virus hunters: University decline robs country of virologists
Nigeria should create an enabling environment for scientists to function effectively and maximally
How to destroy a ‘forever chemical’ PFAS
Scientists discovering ways to eliminate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, but this growing global health problem isn’t going …
CDRI Lucknow invites nominations, applications for excellence in drug research awards
The annual awards are for Indian citizens below 45 who have carried out outstanding research in areas with a direct bearing on drug …
Book review: Green laws matter
Indian Environmental Law examines a compendium of cases that interpret the constitution for environmental jurisprudence
Do you want to cut your Carbon footprint after death?
Recompose offers human composting, or natural organic reduction as a greener alternative to burial, cremation
We tracked South Africa’s sardine run over 66 years: here’s what we found
The sardine run is of great economic importance because it provides prime fishing opportunities and attracts large numbers of tourists
How the open access model hurts academics in poorer countries
Rather than individuals or institutions paying to have access to publications, increasingly, academics are expected to pay for publishing their …
Scientists identify proteins linked with wheat infection
Karnal Bunt, the infection, reduces yield and quality of grains as they start giving off foul fishy odour and taste
Patna scientist makes feta cheese from buffalo milk
Sanjeev Kumar secures patent for technology that replaces sheep and goat milk
Scientists find new system to detect paraben level in water bodies
The research is meant to help develop measures to correct the harmful effects of the organic compounds on the environment