How to contain Himalayan tsunamis

The Himalaya has one of the most fragile topographies among mountain ranges of the world on account of being the youngest. Even though its phase …

Gender balance in scientific research improving in India: study

The participation of Indian women in scientific publishing is growing in fields like mathematics, economics, obstetrics, gynaecology and dentistry.

The fine science of copying

Scientists and academics in India plagiarise liberally and come up with ingenious excuses for unethical practices

The great science robbery

A Kazakh neuroscientist triggers the 'who owns public-funded science' debate by taking on a publishing giant

Interest in Physics research low among students in sub-Saharan Africa

Lack of encouragement, low awareness about career paths and professional opportunities are key obstacles

IISF 2019: Experts talk about science through mass communication and research

While one event was about mass communication tools to take science to the masses, the other talked about how budding Indian science researchers …

Indian Science Congress: India not producing quality research material, government adviser says

India faces challenges in doing science at par with global standards, according to officials

Scientists find new way to produce designer hydrogels

The hydrogels could be used for a variety of purposes like cleaning industrial wastewater

Cautious assertion

Sniffing around flatus for cures

Scientists look for innovative ways to analyse flatus gases to understand gut health

Tornadoes are not born in clouds but on ground, says new research

Scientists find that they form from the ground up or along the wind circulation column