Did ancient Americans settle in Polynesia? The evidence doesn’t stack up
Indigenous Americans have no history of open ocean voyaging. Similarly, there is no archaeological evidence of pre-Polynesian occupation on any …
China’s quantum satellite enables first totally secure long-range messages
A successful long-distance quantum communications link ushers in a new era of communication security
Study gains new insights into the evolution of galaxies
It has shown that even a relatively weak jet from a supermassive black hole can clear the nuclear region of the galaxy of its gas, indicating …
Recent strong solar flare can hamper satellite communication
There is a strong ionospheric perturbation is ongoing over India, South East Asia and the Asia-Pacific regions, according to scientists, which …
The like and the unlike
Using cells as building blocks, scientists in Israel successfully regenerate an entire higher animal
Dirty games with the mind
A new study on the connection between marijuana abuse and human cognition throws more light on the long-term effects of drug addiction
No youth-pills
Human growth hormone, the drug hyped for being able to reverse the process of aging is exposed for its inefficiency
Fear no starch
By the turn of the century, you can dig your teeth into anything starchy and yet maintain good dental health -courtesy, genetically engineered plants
Fluorescent gains
Compact fluorescent lamps could provide the right intensity of light and reduce power consumption at the same time
Shoot to protect
With the creation of a new variety of rice plant which is resistant to bacterial leaf blight, genetic engineering has once again made one of …
The magic lamp
Energy conservation is the bottomline of the latest innovations. A new light bulb has the combined attractions of less energy, more efficiency …
Why lunar touchdown offers real payoff for India
If Chandrayaan-3 is successful, it will highlight how space is becoming more accessible, and demonstrate India’s continued perseverance and …
Chandrayaan-3 successfully launched but what is its purpose?
It will help collect data about the chemical and mineralogical composition of the lunar surface
As ISRO launches Chandrayaan-3, here’s its predecessor’s story
Chandrayaan 2 detected noble gas Argon-40 on the Moon; it also mapped a possible Lunar lobate scarp which meant that the Moon is still warm …
Replacing news editors with AI is a worry for misinformation, bias and accountability
A newspaper in Germany is reportedly adopting artificial intelligence to replace certain editorial roles
Scientists have created synthetic human embryos. Now we must consider the ethical and moral quandaries
This development, widely described as a breakthrough that could help scientists learn more about human development and genetic disorders
Groundwater extraction has tilted Earth’s spin; how likely is it to fuel climate change?
Attempts to slow groundwater depletion rates in sensitive regions could alter the change in drift
How AI, other technologies are already disrupting workplaces
BT’s transition from copper to optical fibre is simply the latest technology transition
Enigmatic human fossil jawbone may be evidence of an early Homo sapiens presence in Europe — and adds mystery about who those humans were
In contrast to earlier analyses, the Banyoles jawbone was found to be most similar to Homo sapiens fossils, not Neandertals
Gene-editing in embryos is concerning. New study shows why
Extensive copying of genetic information from one parent to another due to CRISPR could give rise to mutant copies of disease-causing genes in …
The next phase of the internet is coming: Here’s what you need to know about Web3
Web3 is envisioned to be a “decentralized web ecosystem,” empowering users to bypass internet gatekeepers and retain ownership of …
The science of holding your breath: How could Kate Winslet stay underwater for over 7 minutes in Avatar 2?
It’s likely that Winslet’s trainers had a keen understanding of respiratory physiology and that she benefited from that knowledge
Davos 2023: Can AI make wildfire mitigation efficient? WEF’s FireAId initiative shows how
Successful pilot in Turkey reduced both response time and risk to firefighters; can be scaled up: WEF report
Over 200 newly discovered stars redefine outer limits of Milky Way: Researchers
Some stars are 320 kiloparsecs away; previous estimates put the stellar halo at 300 kiloparsecs from the galactic centre
Why are there fewer women on India’s science scene? Data needed to answer that, say experts
Social and natural scientists have to come together to work on why women are less represented in Indian science