Simply Put: Pollution’s solution
Internet, the new water. Let’s not convert it into opium
Internet shutdowns can take unimaginable tolls
New study finds Mars’ core less dense that Earth’s. How it impacts the Red Planet
Unlike Earth's core, Mars' innermost layer cannot generate magnetic field
China takes final step towards space station assembly with launch of Mengtian module
The component was sent aboard the Long March-5B Y4 carrier rocket
These mites living on your face may go extinct and that's not good news
Demodex keeps skin pores clean
Seafloor spreading that creates crust slowed 35%, growing mountains may be driving it: Study
Seafloor spreading at around 140 millimetres per year at present
James Webb Space Telescope: The most advanced telescope yet
Scientists had to invent 10 new technologies for making this a reality
China’s Dragon Man belongs to a new species of humans
The hominid was a male, about 50 years old, who had a high energy lifestyle
CSIR announces Young Scientist Award 2020
The award will be given to seven scientists working in different institutions of CSIR
Bacterial study gives fresh insights on diabetes and fibrosis
The results offer a better understanding of how carbohydrates are taken into cells
What exactly are the tests being used to detect coronavirus?
Here is an explainer on molecular and immunoassays currently in use
IISF 2019: Festival concludes, with organisers claiming success
It narrowed the gap between scientists and commoners ever more, they say
Here is how bacterial spray may help conserve decaying monuments
Study identifies bacteria responsible for calcification and hardening of lime
This glowing sensor can sniff out explosives
Scientists isolate fungi that can boost plant growth even with less water
The research helped record better growth parameters and higher proline concentration
How scientists solved a centuries-old mystery
UK scientists discovered a rare form of star collision
International day of women and girls in science: Getting girls beyond ‘science in school’ to ‘scientific careers’
Gender gap in STEM must be bridged to expand the talent pool and recognise women’s potential and contribution to scientific innovations
Union Budget 2024-25: Centre announces Rs 1 lakh crore in interest-free loans for private sector research
Experts question decision to prioritise profit-driven private innovation over public research
A newly identified ‘Hell chicken’ species suggests dinosaurs weren’t sliding toward extinction before the fateful asteroid hit
A study has recognised three related, chicken-like dinosaurs in North America’s Hell Creek Formation
Osteoporosis drug may find use in cancer therapy
A group of drugs called bisphosphonates, which are used for treatment of osteoporosis, can also be used for treating some lung, breast and colon …
Magnetism of Himalayan rocks reveals the mountains’ complex tectonic history
The tectonic collision that formed the world’s largest mountain range was actually a complex, multi-stage process — and not a …
Aerosols increase drought severity over the Indian subcontinent
El Niño weakens the monsoon by transporting aerosols from lower altitudes in East Asian region up and into the higher altitudes, finds a …
Now drug-resistant genes can be identified in less than half the time
A researcher in California talks about FLASH, her new gene-based technology that can help doctors tackle antibiotic resistance better
Our expertise and observations complemented those from Europe: Gopakumar Achamveedu
Down To Earth speaks to Gopakumar Achamveedu from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, who is part of the international team of …
Disaster, opulence and the merciless ocean: Why the Titanic disaster continues to enthral
Titanic movies and exhibitions are popular because audiences enjoy the voyeurism of gazing at the ship’s beautiful furnishings, the …