New science communication platforms launched
Union minister for science and technology Dr Harsh Vardhan launched DD Science and India Science on January 15, 2019
DRDO develops quick response mobile facility for nuclear incidents
With threat perception of terrorists using weapons of mass destruction increasing, DRDO has developed a mobile facility to help provide immediate
Scientists work towards inducing human hibernation to treat diseases
With this, suspended animation may become ubiquitous in modern medicine sometime in the near future
Protein that helps dengue, Japanese Encephalitis viruses multiply identified
This protein replicates inside human body by inhibiting anti-viral cytokines, finds study
Sugar molecule found in DNA could be floating in deep space
NASA-led study sheds light on the possibility of these molecules being scattered across the universe, potentially aiding life forms on other planets
New mission to focus on connecting cyber and physical systems
Central govt approves a new national mission, at a cost of Rs 3,660 crore, to support cyber physical systems
Seaweed-silver combo can fight drug-resistant bacteria in biofilms
IIT-Roorkee researchers have developed a new eco-friendly nanocomposite to help fight antibiotic resistance
Technology is driving smarter access to healthcare in Africa
In the context of the global push for UHC by 2030, the implementation of a digital platform for health insurance scheme’s operations is pivotal
M G K Menon: A leader who wore many hats
Menon is known for his pioneering scientific contributions to nuclear emulsion techniques, elucidation of the properties of strange particles, …
Harvesting ambient energy with fish scales
Researchers say that the technology has enormous potential in electronic gadgets and health-care monitoring
We've been wrong about the origins of life for 90 years
New research suggests the "primordial soup" theory can't explain how living cells evolved to harness energy
Genes are not destiny: environment and education still matter when it comes to intelligence
Even if intelligence has a genetic basis, this doesn't make educational intervention pointless
Researchers develop new technology for water management, flood control
The frequency of recording data is higher and it is more economical when compared to tools available in the market currently
From Neptune's blue hue to Jupiter's red spot: are the colours of the planets real?
Many images of planets have been manipulated. So have we seen their true colours? Not always, it turns out.
Unaware and unprepared
More than 26 asteroids entered Earth's atmosphere between 2000 and 2013. None of them was detected in advance
Gut instinct
Grasshopper gut contains DNA of plants it eats. Data on the pest’s food habits can help devise control strategies
Spectrum allocation in India: journey so far
The Centre has set the stage for the largest spectrum auction ever. Let’s look back at the developments leading to government’s …
You can't rub out this paint
Latex obtained from succulents can be used to manufacture a host of products such as paints, adhesives and roofing material
Spinach gives green signal to smokers
A diet rich in leafy vegetables and minerals can ward off cancer of the mouth, claim researchers.
Science learns from tradition
Seeds of nuts used by Andhra tribals to purify water yields a substance that can be used to remove toxic metals from industrial waste.
Scavenging off toxic metals
Using microorganisms to treat pollutants is a cheap eco-friendly way of disposing waste, which is fast catching on.
Volcanic rocks in Deccan pinned down to a comet
A model to explain the formation of a vast stretch of volcanic rocks near Bombay may even explain the extinction of dinosaures
Non-smoking beedi-rollers face cancer risk
About six million people employed in India's beedi industry risk developing cancer from handling tobacco leaves
The halo is hotter than the star
An astrophysicist tries to explain why, in violation of the laws of thermodynamics, the corona is hotter than the Sun.
Helping addicts get through their withdrawal symptoms
The manner in which marijuana and heroin affect the brain can provide useful clues to developing more effective painkillers.