Drones: From war symbols to technology of hope
The popularity and application of the aerial vehicle is catching up across all regions and sectors in the world
Researchers develop transgenic rice with reduced arsenic accumulation
Lucknow-based CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute researchers developed transgenic rice by inserting a novel fungal gene, which results in …
Kashmir’s Dal Lake harbours bacteria that can degrade pesticides
The presence of naturally-occurring bacteria that is resistant to an insecticide widely used in the region may help in bioremediation …
Kerala botanists discover 2 new ginger species in Arunachal
The first species is named after a sacred abode of a spirit invoked by Mishmi community in Lohit district, & second acknowledges …
Wild red fox can help monitor antibiotic resistance in the environment: study
This information is needed to access the impact for humans and enables implementation of possible control measures for antimicrobial …
How biological response may help avert another mass extinction of species
A new study shows that starfish can resort to rapid genetic selection when subjected to mortality shock due to a wasting disease
Early warning system to predict dengue possible by mining data
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun, attempted to estimate how weather conditions can lead to a more severe …
Artificial membrane inspired by fish scales may help in cleaning oil spills
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a membrane that can separate water from various forms of oil-contaminations
Judicious use of bioinsecticide may help control filariasis vector
A public health problem in some parts of the country, filariasis is caused by parasitic worms
A mobile app that can help you track Zero Shadow Days
An app is enabling school children to understand history of measuring time and navigation
New book explodes myth about cost of instruments used by Sir C V Raman
The book provides full account of how Raman and his students created and perpetuated myth that Raman Effect was discovered by spending just 200 …
Glycogen in neurons of degenerating brains is beneficial: study
A new study by IIT Kanpur suggests that glycogen has a protective role in neurons of patients suffering with neurodegenerative disorders
Why are birds able to perceive magnetic fields? Scientists now have an answer
A protein called Cry4, which is present in the eyes of birds, responds to earth’s magnetism and helps them navigate
AI throws the patent system into turmoil
Artificial intelligence is overturning the conventional idea of intellectual property rights, especially in drug discovery
The amateur asteroid hunters giving NASA a run for its money
Even with millions in funding and super high-tech equipment, the world’s space agencies need a helping hand from people at home
AI can track bees on camera. Here’s how that will help farmers
These simple interventions can ensure a higher rate of pollination success, and a higher yield of market-quality fruit
US Department of Energy announces breakthrough in nuclear fusion, sets path to clean energy source
Stepping stone to clean energy; Commercialisation of nuclear fusion technology still decades away
The Nobel for Svante Pääbo is an attempt to redefine modern man
DNA can be a bridge to true social relationships; if we have an awareness of the common sources of our origin, then a sense of unity will arise …
Sensing pressure using paper
This sensor is made of plain and corrugated cellulose papers coated with the chemical tin-monosulfide
Axolotls can regenerate their brains — these adorable salamanders are helping unlock mysteries of brain evolution, regeneration
Identifying all the cell types in the axolotl brain also helps pave the way for innovative research in regenerative medicine
India clinches 3rd position in International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics
India was placed jointly in the third position along with Singapore, behind Iran's official team (5 golds) and guest team (4 golds, 1 silver)
‘Herbivorous dinosaurs were closer to birds than reptiles’
Down To Earth speaks to GVR Prasad, palaeontologist and professor in the Department of Geology at the University of Delhi, on his team’s …
Guess what NASA plans to buy? Gender-inclusive space suits
NASA had to cancel its first all-female space walk earlier March 2, 2019, as they didn't have enough space suits that fit two women
NASA releases most detailed photo of ancient, distant galaxies
James Webb Space Telescope launched in 2021 sent back its first images of our universe
This World Oceans Day let’s talk about marine litter
Environmental issues in the sea affect the coasts and the lands they surround & vice versa