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 …
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
We grew human tear glands in the lab, and now we’re making them cry
Around 5% of the adult population suffer from ‘dry eye’ syndrome because their tear glands don't function properly
COVID vaccines: How to make sense of reports on their effectiveness
Real-world trials come with some problems: The target of vaccination, what time it was rolled out and emerging variants
Sharing pathogens but not the benefits during pandemics
Western nations and pharma companies have, for long, allegedly appropriated and taken thousands of pathogen specimens and data without permission …
Big Brother is watching you; actually your face
Facial recognition has become a frontline policing tool in India amid fears that it is prone to errors and allows the government to expand …
Black pepper may hold the key for Corona fighting drug: Study
Piperine, an alkaloid present in pepper, could bind to novel coronavirus proteins and stop it from entering human cells, says IIT (ISM) study
Cold comfort: The sun is cooling; doesn't mean there'll be no global warming
The sun is going through a period of decreased activity known as the modern grand solar minimum. The last time such an event occurred led to the …
IIT-Guwahati develops self-check kiosk to detect, prevent COVID-19
The kiosk raises an alarm if a person’s temperature and oxygen levels are not correct
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 …
Bihar to use drones to watch over embankments
At least 12 drones will be deployed in the first phase, according to state’s water resources department
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
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,…
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
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
Mimicking nature
Emerging technologies inspired by nature are reducing consumption, enhancing speed, sequestering carbon and much more