Jump, they say
Why do some gene fragments jump around from one place to another? Russians believe they have the answer
The killer unveiled
Scientists find out how anthrax kills. It may not be very long before we have an antidote to the dreaded bacterium
Pepped up by peptides
A follow-up to an earlier report on how experts are targeting blood vessels that nurture cancers
Smart homes
Soon, your house could take care of simple household functions, such as controlling heating and lighting
Two nations, one disease
In the remote regions of China, American and Chinese doctors fight against several diseases, including the Big killer: cancer
Thriving on bad air
The growth of plants could be seriously changed if they are exposed to high levels of carbon dioxide
Advantage tamoxifen
A drug that has been around for years is now being considered as a possible weapon against breast cancer
The melting pot
You never thought it could happen. For the first time, geneticists have combined genes from different species
Soiled future
At a time when agricultural topsoil continues to be eroded, researchers make efforts to put an end to the crisis
Neem "green"
The menace of pesticide-resistant varieties can be effectively managed with the help of neem-based pesticides
Hot option
Heliostats may now trap half the energy from sunlight and convert it into electrical and heat energy
A head for figures
Scientists find two different ways the brain does maths. This could be a boon for children who do not learn maths in their mother tongue
Herbal drug for diabetes
A Kerala-based company claims to have developed a herbal drug that can effectively treat diabetes
SETI: New signal excites alien hunters. Here’s how we could find out if it’s real
A mysterious radio signal seemingly coming from the nearest star to the Sun, Proxima Centauri, has generated a flood of excitement among …
Jupiter-Saturn conjunction: A once-in-a-blue moon event
As the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere observes its longest night of the year, two of the Solar System’s largest planets will put on a …
IISER Mohali scientist plans to fuse theories to understand symmetries of geometric objects
This recipient of the Swarnajayanti Fellowship wants to understand symmetries of geometric, algebric objects
A Modi motto on innovation
A simplistic formulation ignores the reality of India's research environment and the constraint it faces
That’s a relief! We have a way to recover phosphorus from our urine
Phosphorus is an element vital for life but of limited supply. But we can recover phosphorus from a source that we all give away freely, every day,…
IIT Madras develops surgical robot for medical colleges
The use of robots offers greater precision and helps surgeons minimise loss of blood by restricting incisions to smaller areas
Women aren't failing at science — science is failing women
Female scientists publish more and better research but are promoted less. New research from Mexico exposes gender gap in science there, and …
Science communicators get awards for popularising subject
The award is to promote bridging gaps between scientists and lay man for better scientific communication
Skygazers, it’s time for a super snow moon tonight
Today’s moon will be the biggest and brightest in 2019 as it will be the closest to Earth’s orbit
Why does India plan to send humanoids to space?
ISRO wants to send humanoids because it wants to test its space module before they are used by humans. A humanoid with the necessary sensors …
Punjab, a cradle of science popularisation in India
Punjab, which is holding the Indian Science Congress, not only produced some of the brightest scientific minds but also a great science communicator
Here's a technique that can cure range of diseases using electricity, but is it safe?
A device that uses electricity to pass through your brain is believed to be a cure for many diseases, but the jury is still out on its safety