Study zeroes in on target plant hormone to improve potassium deficiency in rice
Plants deficient in Potassium more susceptible to salt, drought, chilling and other stresses
Explained: Works of 3 evolutionary scientists that got them a Nobel
One Briton and two American scientists bag the prestigious award for their work that is meant to create cleaner fuels and treat diseases
Humanity's puzzling past
The 4.5 million year blind leap from "almost human" to Homo sapiens continues to baffle palaeontologists, but 2 new finds offer a new …
Fourth industrial revolution: World Economic Forum advocates it; others fear corporate takeover; who is right
Technology can never exist in isolation; it has to exist within social realities, say critics of 4IR
Andhra’s 247,000 year old cache: Who had such advanced stone tools?
A study adds to evidence that modern humans may not have necessarily introduced advanced stone tools to India
This Indian scientific journal has just attained a milestone of sorts; here is how
The articles published in ‘Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants’ are now cited more than three times by authors around the …
What caused Mars to dry out? A new study provides clues
Report debunks theory that loss of atmospheric carbon dioxide is responsible
What makes humans unique? Scientists compare genomes of 240 species to uncover secrets of mammalian evolution
Mammals diversified when continental landmasses began drifting apart, notes study
James Webb telescope spots 6 monster galaxies harbouring tens to hundreds of billions of sun-sized stars’ mass: Study
These galaxies challenge our current understanding of galaxy formation as they are too hefty for their age
GM Mustard, Joshimath: Gagging scientists is a lousy idea; here’s why
Science needs to be open; the silencing of experts by the Modi regime on critical issues is against the public interest
Ukraine War: CERN has shortened runs; policy on publications involving Russian scientists ‘very soon’, says expert
We would like to remain neutral to keep science above politics, senior scientist at the CERN lab said
Rare dinosaur eggs found in Narmada Valley show how ancient reptiles shared traits with today’s birds: Study
Eggs belong to 6 species, suggesting a higher diversity of these extinct giants in India
Bubble of secrets: Here’s what the new 3D map of a gigantic cosmic cavity tells us about the universe
The ‘Local Bubble’ is a 1,000-light-year-wide cavity or a superbubble around the Sun
Virus-only diet? Meet a hungry organism that thrives on them
Researchers stumble across plankton that considers viruses to be more like a snack than danger
Indian Science Congress: India not producing quality research material, government adviser says
India faces challenges in doing science at par with global standards, according to officials
Data & technology can take India to new heights: Modi speaks at 108th Indian Science Congress
To make National Hydrogen Mission successful, it is essential to manufacture electrolysers, other components in India: Modi
Scientists detect two water worlds 218 light years away
Study of the twin planets shows exoplanets are more diverse; new planet in same system discovered
ICRISAT intern awarded for developing bio-insecticide from ‘ramphal’ leaves
Extracts from its leaves may be useful against three destructive pests — Pod borer, Green peach aphid and fall armyworm — with a …
Let it flow: COVID-19 pandemic underscores need to share research; but how will it work
The scientific community has rolled out plans to remove hurdles in the shift to open access publishing. Will this ensure equitable access?
Discovery of two new giant radio galaxies offers fresh insights into the universe
They are about 62 times the size of the Milky Way but are fainter than some others the same size
Coronavirus has put scientists in the frame alongside politicians – and poses questions about leadership
While science-based leadership may be popular in these times of coronavirus and Donald Trump, scientific input can only ever be limited in …
Water vapour discovered on potentially ‘habitable’ planet
Using Hubble Space Telescope, scientists also detected the presence of hydrogen and helium in K2-18b's atmosphere
50th anniversary of Apollo 11: Look at these panoramas from the Moon missions
It’s the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 mission, when humans stepped on the surface of the moon for the first time. The National Aeronautics …
The Dalai Lama features in International Science Film Festival of India
‘The Dalai Lama: Scientist’ brings to light several largely unknown aspects of the leader
What is it like inside Hurricane Sam? Saildrone footage gives a glimpse
The drone in the Atlantic Ocean will help understand hurricanes better to reduce loss of human life