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
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
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
Can carbon-negative be the next step?
Carbon-negative technologies sequester more carbon than they release. But experts say they cannot be a substitute for reduction of greenhouse gases
Real threats of virtual world
Spending too much time on the Internet is causing mental health disorders. Is India prepared to tackle the addiction?
Herbs to heal cattle
In the absence of veterinary services, traditional medical practices for treating livestock remain popular in tribal villages
Nurturing effect of pine
Pine trees have helped restore native vegetation in Sri Lanka’s Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Potential help
Agromet advisory still in its infancy in India but set to be implemented on a larger scale
Burying in empty space
An old plan to lug deadly radioactive wastes to the remote corners of the solar system is being revived by some Russian scientists
Killed for pills
Their unique biology and widespread use in ethnic medicine makes the conservation of seahorses difficult
Lead the way out
Many cities of the world reel under severe lead pollution as they continue using heavily leaded petrol. The case for the phasing-out of lead is …
Tell me where
The underground discharge of water and minerals to oceans is now known to be much more significant. This considerably reduces the weightage given …
Ironing out a problem?
Water in acid lakes formed after the abandonment of mining activities can now be treated with a technique that manipulates the properties of iron-…
Breaking the ice
A wave generator devised by a Canadian marine engineer could bring relief to ships stranded due to heavy ice formation in winter
No artificial flavours
British researchers have come up with a programme that tones down the use of artificial chemicals on farms heavily
Gasping for breath
With the degradation of the quality of our environment, the incidence of asthma is on the rise. The choking ailment seems to be acute even among …
Homeward bound
Sea turtles have the remarkable ability to identify their geographical location in magnetic terms, and use this knowledge to move in consciously …
Filtering out foul smell
The Mercedes-Benz has developed biofilters to eliminate the bad odour emitted by metal foundries. The use of these filters shall replace the …
Numbering the game
A team of British specialists in population ecology have made a breakthrough in the collection of rare data on some endangered animals by …
Catch them black-handed
Sootprinitng is the eco-sleuth's new weapon for identifying the source of air pollution by setting up a databank on various types of soots to …
A fill of wastes
A special landfill site has been designed in New Zealand to exclusively handle toxic wastes. The use of a unique leachate system helps in …