The April 8 eclipse provides a rare opportunity to witness the sun’s superhot corona

Corona means crown; During the eclipse, it becomes visible and streaming plasma leaving sun appears in amazing patterns  

Power and perils of artificial hand

Considering artificial intelligence through the ideas of Adam Smith

Male Y chromosomes evolving faster, reveals DNA analysis of humans and apes

Study uncovers rapid changes in Y chromosomes compared to the stable X chromosomes in humans and apes

AI has learned how to deceive and manipulate humans. Here’s why it’s time to be concerned

MIT research finds AI systems can strategically withhold information, lie to trick humans into certain actions and even bypass safety tests

Deepfakes: can the AI be harnessed for something good?

While audiences and users need to be educated on the negative implications of deepfakes, the technology can also have positive impacts  

Do we need ‘music in our genes’ to be exceptional? Not always, shows Beethoven’s DNA analysis

A person's genetic predisposition to musicality (or the lack of it) is no indicator of their ability

Ancient rocks reveal Earth had life-supporting conditions 4 billion years ago

Study of ancient zircon crystals reveals early interaction of water and land, challenging existing theories of a water-covered Earth

How much life has ever existed on Earth?

A new study has looked at big questions like how much life will ever exist on Earth 

DNA analysis reveals how ancient nomads who disappeared from Europe 1,000 years ago lived

Avar societies meticulously preserved an ancestral memory

Milky Way’s largest stellar black hole also second-closest to Earth, scientists discover

Gaia BH3 is 2,000 light years away from Earth

Earth’s early evolution: Fresh insights from rocks formed 3.5 billion years ago

Singhbhum Craton’s unique geological features, including its greenstone belts, provide invaluable information about Earth’s surface …

Review: ‘The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth’ inspires critical conversations about safety, accountability in science

BBC documentary offers viewers an inside look into NASA space shuttle crash in 2003, also known as Columbia disaster  

‘Dim-witted’ Neanderthals? They were ‘early engineers’ who produced multi-component glues to handle stone tools

Ability to make multi-component adhesives could be first expressions of the modern cognitive processes that are still active today, researchers say

Lifting the technology veil: Analysing technology requirements for decarbonising steel & cement sectors in India

Developing countries' achievement of Net Zero goals depends on technology transfer & access

James Webb Telescope spots oldest ‘dead galaxy’ that stopped forming stars 13 billion years ago: Study

The researchers, however, do not rule out the possibility of the dead galaxy roaring back to life

Difference between brains of women & men lies in activity patterns, could provide insights into psychiatric disorders: Study

Differences were observed in brain regions involved in learning and reward

A gene variant could lower chances of developing Alzheimer’s by 70%, could help in design of new treatments: Study

It works by preventing build-up of fibronectin, a component of the blood-brain barrier that controls the movement of substances in and out of the …

Japan is about to land its first lunar probe. As more nations race to the Moon, how will we keep the peace?

Despite urgent recommendations from across the political spectrum to practice caution and avoid escalation, the world continues on a path towards …

WHO releases guidelines for multi-modal generative AI in healthcare, resonates with recommendations for other sectors

Rapid adoption of AI-driven models underscores need to weigh out their benefits and risks carefully  

How long before quantum computers can benefit society? That’s Google’s $5 million question

Reducing computational time for optimisation could save energy, reducing carbon footprint of many computers

Finding meaning in a career in science: Experts share their stories

Without this 360-degree view of climate science, we are likely to keep breeding narrow-minded climate communicators 

Leap of imagination: how February 29 reminds us of our mysterious relationship with time and space

The Julian calendar had observed a leap year every four years, but this meant time had drifted out of alignment with the dates of celestial …

Earth is warming in a cycle that runs millions of years — and it’s linked to Mars

Researchers find geologic evidence in deep sea linking a 2.4-million-year cycle called astronomical grand cycles

Indian Space Research Organisation’s maiden solar mission, Aditya-L1 reaches its destination

The mission to study the sun is among a slate of projects ISRO has lined up through the year

Digitally immortalising departed loved ones comes with ethical concerns: Study calls for cautious design of AI ‘deadbots’

Can be used as a puppet for advertising, cause psychological distress; paper calls for adoption of safety standards