NASA calls for more astronauts for its Artemis programme
The Artemis programme is a stepping stone for NASA’s “next giant leap”: To send astronauts to Mars
Modi flags off 107th Indian Science Congress
The theme of the Bengaluru congregation is 'Science and Technology: Rural Development'
SpaceX’s new rocket prototype to fly humans to space next year: Elon Musk
Starship rocket MK1 features three Raptor engines — powered by cryogenic methane and liquid oxygen. It is 50 metre tall and weighs about 1,…
Genomic sequencing: Here’s how researchers identify omicron and other COVID-19 variants
When an organism replicates, it makes a copy of its entire genome to pass on to its offspring. Sometimes errors in the copying process can lead …
India International Science Festival, 2021, launched
The theme of IISF 2021 is ‘Celebrating Creativity in Science, Technology and Innovation for Prosperous India’
New study sheds light on genetic affinities of Gujjars and Ladakhis
The study is the first comprehensive attempt to determine the genetic relatedness of the Gujjars and Ladakhis to populations within India and …
Humans will leave Earth not to explore, but to exploit
Wing Commander (retired) Rakesh Sharma recently completed 35 years of being the first Indian to have ever set foot in space. He talked to Down To …
International space experts don’t agree with PM Modi’s explanation on ASAT
Concerns: Space debris, danger to other satellites, trigger to similar moves from other countries
AstroSat discovers new group of stars in globular cluster NGC 2808
The team was able to identify over 2,000 individual stars in images taken through various ultraviolet filters
Did the Cow lead scientists to birth of a black hole?
A rare celestial explosion, nicknamed the Cow, has scientists scrambling for an explanation
Indian Science Congress: The circus comes to an end
This annual researchers’ meet, the 106th edition of which ends today, has a history of controversies that have taken its stature down
Chandrayaan-3 successfully launched, soft landing on Moon expected by late August
ISRO also aims to demonstrate the ability of the rover to move on the Moon and conduct a few experiments, including studying the seismicity & …
As ISRO gears up for Chandrayaan 3, here is a look at what India’s first trip to Moon achieved
It confirmed the presence of water on the Moon; the government and private agencies now hope to mine the water ice to produce air, drinking water,…
Bidding adieu to John Goodenough, the untiring inventor who co-created the modern lithium-ion battery
In 2019, Goodenough and two other scientists received the Nobel Prize for their work on lithium-ion batteries
India has lost its way on open access
New Delhi’s focus on striking a deal with the scientific publishing industry ignores the true spirit of open access and knowledge sharing
Union Budget 2022-23: Funds for science very low for India to make a mark, say experts
The importance that the government gives to science and technology is reflected in the budget, experts said
FSSAI recognises new precision iodine value analyser
Iodine value is conventionally determined using manual titration; but the method takes a longer time and is costly
Murky science of comfort part 5: Here’s how being mindful is good for the environment
We cannot wish away air-conditioning in today’s world, but we can be reasonable in choosing where, when and how to resort to the energy guzzlers
Extensive erosion of mudflats changes shoreline in Gulf of Khambhat
ISRO researchers have found that about 28.66 sq km area of high tidal mudflats was eroded in less than 4 years in Gulf of Khambhat, …
Binary blunders
The gender spectrum is a consequence of the complex interplay between culture and highly-nuanced and protean brain
Trial by hire
Laissez-faire in clinical research has unleashed a ruthless profit-making machine blind to notions of justice or equity. It is time to rein in …
Government approves LIGO-India project
The decision comes days after LIGO scientists announced the discovery of gravitational waves
International expedition launched to study Indian Ocean
Information collected will help in understanding the impact of global warming and climate change
Poo transplants can eliminate two superbugs from the gut: mice study
Two of the most common antibiotic-resistant bacteria circulating in hospitals can be wiped out by transplanting faeces from a healthy animal into …
Plant a bone
Plant-based treatment of osteoporosis is gaining ground. The Central Drug Research Institute is adding new dimensions to ancient remedies