Recent strong solar flare can hamper satellite communication
There is a strong ionospheric perturbation is ongoing over India, South East Asia and the Asia-Pacific regions, according to scientists, which …
Weed energy
Electricity can be generated from a creeper plant, as an experiment in Madhya Pradesh has demonstrated
Mind your genes
Studies have established that mental abilities are dependent on genes of a larger extent then previously thought
On the comeback trail
The scientific community is trying hard to combat communicable diseases which have made a comeback
Sealing the tomb
A foam spray can be used to seal the hazardous debris at Chernobyl, Ukraine, and also to safely transport radioactive wastes
Face off with cancer
It's simple. Cut the face out, remove the tumour, and put the face back on. Surgeons are doing it in Hong Ko
Neptune factor
Scientists discover "chimneys" on the sea floor, hope to get an insight into how the ecosystem works
Wings of change
Researchers are trying to end malaria at its very root: by genetically modifying mosquitoes that carry the disease
Green power
The seed of a humble tree may be a substitute for diesel and could hasten rural electrification
From beyond the back of
If some recent findings hold water, the mysterious gamma ray blasts emanate from the most distant celestial objects
Water current
Hydroelectricity can now be generated without the need of costly civil works and installation of complex machinery
Carl Sagan, the animal rights visionary
He was talking about global warming and humane treatment of animals before they became fashionable
Humans in 2167: Internet implants and no sleep
By 2167, genetically designed, digitally enhanced humans with Internet-connected brains will live with intelligent machines in a transformed …
Is the monsoon here? The winds say not yet
India Meteorological department has announced the onset of monsoon, but crucial wind conditions essential to back it are missing
Cocktail of plant oils can keep mosquitoes at bay
Researchers from the Indian Council of Medical Research have found a plant-based repellent which is as effective as chemical repellent
Copper is great at killing superbugs – so why don't hospitals use it?
Lack of knowledge and perceived cost issues could be holding back the fight against the superbugs
Robots are here, almost
The use of industrial robots is growing at an unprecedented rate in India. Are blue-collar jobs under threat?
National Science Day: Remembering Sukumar Chandra Sirkar, an unsung student of CV Raman
Few know about Raman’s research associates and students who were witness to the discovery and subsequently worked on various aspects of it
Milky Way to collide with another galaxy
UK researchers find that this will happen in the next two billion years and will send our solar system hurtling into space
Connect with people, PM tells scientists
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the scientific community at the inauguration of the 106th session of the India Science Congress
Geminid meteor shower 2018: Celestial fireworks to be visible in clear, northern skies
The shower would be visible on December 13-14 across India. But the best visibility would be in the mountains and deserts of the north
Reforming the cyber nation
Book>> I know who you are and i saw what you did; social networks and the death of privacy • Free Press • US $26
The next phase of the internet is coming: Here’s what you need to know about Web3
Web3 is envisioned to be a “decentralized web ecosystem,” empowering users to bypass internet gatekeepers and retain ownership of …
The science of holding your breath: How could Kate Winslet stay underwater for over 7 minutes in Avatar 2?
It’s likely that Winslet’s trainers had a keen understanding of respiratory physiology and that she benefited from that knowledge
Davos 2023: Can AI make wildfire mitigation efficient? WEF’s FireAId initiative shows how
Successful pilot in Turkey reduced both response time and risk to firefighters; can be scaled up: WEF report