COVID-19: Lucknow lab to sequence SARS-CoV-2 strains
The research lab has inked an MoU with King George’s Medical University
New physics needed to explain Universe’s expansion rate: NASA
Scientists are certain about veracity of a long-standing discrepancy in the value of the rate of expansion known as Hubble Constant
A mysterious ring on a dwarf planet is puzzling astronomers
Quaoar, which revolves the Sun beyond Neptune, has a ring that is too far out according to current theories
New reactor powered by sun can convert plastic, CO2 into fuel
Cambridge researchers find way to turn PET plastic bottles and carbon dioxide into sustainable fuels like CO, syngas or formate
Artemis: Why it may be the last mission for NASA astronauts
Within the next few decades, robotic exploration of Mars could be almost entirely autonomous
SERB calls for applications under ‘Accelerate Vigyan’ scheme
Accelerate Vigyan strives to provide a big push to high-end scientific research, prepare scientific workforce
UK, South African, Brazilian: A virologist explains each COVID-19 variant, what they mean for the pandemic
The take-home message is that variants will emerge, and we need to closely monitor their spread
Indian genome sequences: 32 variations found unique
Results from the extensive computation analysis of 1,029 sequenced genomes from India were published earlier this week
COVID-19: Can antigen test be a game-changer?
Unlike commonly available COVID-19 tests that use polymerase chain reaction, antigen diagnostics work by quickly detecting fragments of virus in …
Signs of life? Why astronomers are excited about carbon dioxide & methane in atmosphere of alien world
Chemical traces have been found in atmosphere of planet K2-18b, about 124 light-years from Earth
Winners of India’s top science award announced, no women on the list
Since its inception in 1958, only 19 women scientists have been the recipients of the SSB award.
A cosmic explosion in 2022 was the brightest ever — and may overturn decades-long theory on gamma ray bursts
New analysis by Pune institute shares more possibilities of reasons behind fast-moving jets that produce X-ray and visible light in the afterglow
Nobel Prize for chemistry for gene-editing: A gene engineer explains how it works
CRISPR has huge potential to transform how scientists can detect, treat and even eradicate diseases as well as improve agricultural products
French-American duo share 2020 Chemistry Nobel for ‘genetic scissors’
Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A Doudna have discovered one of gene technology’s sharpest tools
For a day, thousands of scientists halt work to protest racism
The aim was to stop business-as-usual for a day and initiate long-term action plan — protesting, educating themselves on issues faced …
Resolution on nitrogen can lead to a carbon-like framework
The resolution for sustainable nitrogen management in the United Nations Environment Assembly was led by India for the first time
Hit-&-miss: EV sector gets support in Budget 2023-24, but misses out on long-term vision
Crucial research-linked incentives are missing, which are needed as EV market in India requires time to mature
What we know so far about COVID-19 vaccine: A comprehensive guide by academic experts
With so much at stake, it’s not surprising that COVID-19 vaccines have become a public and political obsession. The good news is that …
In black and white: Why racism and ‘race science’ needs to be debunked
Every myth propagated by race science has been debunked over decades. But today, the rise of the Far-right parties is giving race scientists a …
Scientists uncover sheets of ice buried at Mars’ north pole
Composition of these layers could further shed light on the history of Mars and if it ever had favourable conditions to support life
Galaxy mergers ignite ‘quasars’ — the most powerful celestial objects: Study
Quasars likely to be future of Milky Way galaxy when it collides with Andromeda in about 5 billion years
AI isn’t close to becoming sentient — the real danger lies in how easily we’re prone to anthropomorphise it
Chatbots like ChatGPT raise important new questions about how artificial intelligence will shape our lives, and about how our psychological …
Roman secret to durable architecture? Self-healing concrete
Quicklime, pozzolanic material ‘hot-mixed’ to make concrete can endure for millenia; It can also help reduce environment …
Death by star: Scientists spot alien planet spiralling to ruin
Kepler-1658b’s orbit is getting closer to its ageing star; likely to crash in 2.5 million years
Single nanoparticle twists pave the way for medicines on demand: Study
Understanding chirality — twists within nanoparticles — can help several industries, including pharma