A new technique to protect copper from corrosion
IIT (BHU) researchers used a technique called ‘floating film transfer method’ to obtain ultrathin films of an organic material, …
What determines height of mountains?
Height of the mountains stops increasing after crossing a threshold, influenced by erosion of the areas between mountains, finds the study
The dark side of 'racial science'
Angela Saini exposes how some scientists even today use race to define intelligence, behaviour, predisposition to diseases and even creativity
In thunder, lightning, or... Gamma rays may warn you of the next hurlyburly
Radiation sensors can predict lightning within 10 minutes and around 2 kilometers of where they happen
‘Potentially hazardous’ space rock to fly past Earth on June 24
Named 441987 (2010 NY65), the rock has a diameter of 130 to 300 metres and will pass the Earth at a speed of more than 45,000 kilometres per …
Diamonds are forever. But where do they come from? Watch
Do you know the diamond on your finger is most likely made recycled minerals by Earth below the ocean floor?
Russia to grow 30 gene-edited plants, animals by 2027
The country aims to create 10 new varieties of such crops as well as animals by 2020; another 20 by 2027
Holding the mirror, truthfully, for 28 years
Down To Earth's mission is not hidden in reams of corporate gloss. It is open. It is a dare, writes our editor, Sunita Narain.
World Earth Day: A new landscape on the horizon
Changes in the East African rift system suggest that the African continent could split into two
Researchers convert carbon dioxide in to coal
Researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia have for the first time developed a process to turn CO2 into coal. The new process uses …
Definition of kilogram set to change
Since 1879, the kilogram has been defined as the weight of Le Grand K, a cylinder of platinum and iridium weighing a little over 2 ounces and …
Meet Bandicoot India's new robot that can end manual scavenging
A robotics start-up from Kerala called GenRobotic Innovations has developed a solution to end manual scavenging
State Science & Technology councils should work in synergy: Harsh Vardhan
At the S&T ministers’ conclave at India International Science Festival 2018, Vardhan said every year 4-5 states should hold a science …
New technology to detect chikungunya virus
Indian scientists have developed a biosensor technique, which can be used to develop a point of care device for rapid identification of the …
Scientists a step closer to potential vaccine against Leptospirosis
Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre scientists used tools to identify important regions on the bacteria that could play an important role in …
A Global Threat: the Emergence of Climate Change Science
Throughout history, Earth's temperature has risen and fallen at various cycles, creating extreme weather events, such as ice ages.
Almost half of adults with autism struggle with depression
Until now, researchers and clinicians did not know how many individuals with autism were affected by depression
‘Einstein’s E = mc2 does not work in the biosphere’
Behaviour of light changes on entry into Earth's atmosphere from space; it assumes a benevolent role
Dabur’s advertisements are attempts to confuse consumers
Inconsistent messaging to consumers by honey brands does not change the fact about their adulteration with sugar syrups; it only confuses them
Happy New Year! Here’s to some pseudoscience
2020 started with the return of pseudoscience at the 107th Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru
Nobel laureates stress on open mind at 107th Indian Science Congress
The big message at India's biggest science congregation: Big discoveries can't be planned
2022 too short, too far: DTE’s reportage on global scientific research
Down To Earth recaps the primary environment, health and developmental news from 2022
India International Science Festival, 2021, launched
The theme of IISF 2021 is ‘Celebrating Creativity in Science, Technology and Innovation for Prosperous India’
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
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 …