Earth’s last magnetic field flip lasted 22,000 years: Study
The most recent magnetic field reversal happened some 770,000 years ago and is named Matuyama-Brunhes after the scientists who discovered it
ISRO’s new space company gets its first order
American space rideshare company Spaceflight bought payload slot on the first commercial launch of ISRO’s newest rocket, Small Satellite …
Here come the gene hackers
Interventions to make heritable changes to the human genome are fraught with uncertainties. There are legitimate concerns about using a still …
How data science in and for Africa can blaze new trails
Data science, led by Africa-based scientists, could play a key role in addressing issues like improving access and equity in health care, …
Chandrayaan-2 in orbit, now focus on Sept 7 moon landing
The satellite will, in the next 23 days, burn its internal thrusters six times raising its height
Smart, traceable drug delivery can make cancer therapy more effective
Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology-Mandi have developed multifunctional gold nanostructure that can be used in cancer imaging and therapy
New graphene-based material developed for medical implants
Biometallic implants have become popular as a means to repair, restructure or replace damaged or diseased parts in orthopaedic and dental procedures
Mission Shakti was supposed to make India proud. Is it doing so?
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine says such events are not compatible with human space flight; increased risk to ISS by 44%
‘5G will better connect rural areas’
India plans to begin 5G trials by 2020, but experts and industry stand at odds over its impact on human health and environment. The fifth …
'5G is unlikely to cause health concerns'
Why Artificial Intelligence developers should be more responsible
If we’re not careful about possible mishaps, all the excitement surrounding AI could end up in a dystopian world
In the future, technology will lead to solutions as well as conflicts: Report
Published by the World Economic Forum, the report says that future conflicts and collaborations would be over weather manipulation tools, food …
Why there are fewer women in science
This field and participation of women in it is a reflection of society, which hasn’t considered investing time or money in the gender’…
This biosensor attached to your phone can sniff bacteria
IIT-Delhi researchers have developed a biosensor and an app that can be used for bacterial detection
India to send manned mission to space within 40 months
This feat has only been achieved by three countries till now—the United States, Russia and China
You can be sued for your social media posts
Copyright issues related to social media posts are a concern as platforms are shutting down accounts without notice
Citizen science is growing in India, say experts
Scientists at the Indian Science Congress say the new research approach is witnessing good participation
India’s research output in science & technology might improve with a push from Centre
Currently, India’s research output in science and technology has been poor as compared to the other major economies of the world
Hubble spots possible water plumes on Jupiter's moon Europa
The observation increases the possibility that missions to Europa may be able to sample Europa’s ocean without having to drill through …
An unjustified progress of the monsoon
People are confused over the monsoon’s arrival declared by the India Meteorological Department
Will the monsoon reach Kerala on time?
Citizens baffled as weather forecasters are divided over monsoon’s onset dates
DNA at play
Gene editing has taken the scientific world by storm. We take a look at the science, techniques and long-term ramifications
Universal redux
For over 100 years, gravitational waves remained just a hypothesis. Now it is a fact. The discovery could open new channels of understanding our …
The fourth industrial revolution: what does WEF's Klaus Schwab leave out?
After steam, electricity and computers come cyber-physical systems: the fourth industrial revolution. A new book by …
103rd Indian Science Congress begins at Mysuru
Event to stress on the use of science and technology for indigenous development in India