3 ways AI can help farmers tackle the challenges of modern agriculture

AI can help reduce uncertainty by forecasting prices

Carl Sagan detected life on Earth 30 years ago — here’s how his experiment is helping us search for alien species today

A strong case for life elsewhere will likely require a combination of mutually supporting evidence

Minigrids are evolving to be reliable sources of access to renewable energy in rural India

Small systems can be sized to cater to rural energy needs

‘Dim-witted’ Neanderthals? They were ‘early engineers’ who produced multi-component glues to handle stone tools

Ability to make multi-component adhesives could be first expressions of the modern cognitive processes that are still active today, researchers say

Nobody knows how consciousness works — but top researchers are fighting over which theories are really science

A group of 124 consciousness scientists and philosophers recently published an open letter attacking integrated information theory as “…

‘There is a fundamental joy in exploring our universe, but it comes with great responsibility’

In a week when India created history with Chandrayaan-3, Down To Earth spoke to biologist Jyotsna Dhawan, daughter of the late Dr Satish Dhawan, …

Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas

Piedmont zone between Ghaggar and Yamuna river basins and found signs of an active tectonic deformation

Lifting the technology veil: Analysing technology requirements for decarbonising steel & cement sectors in India

Developing countries' achievement of Net Zero goals depends on technology transfer & access

James Webb Telescope spots oldest ‘dead galaxy’ that stopped forming stars 13 billion years ago: Study

The researchers, however, do not rule out the possibility of the dead galaxy roaring back to life

The Sun’s activity cycle is reaching its peak early: Knowing why could help us unlock the secrets of our star

What would higher solar activity mean for us?

India’s sleeping problem: Can apps help us slumber better?

Urban population in the country is increasingly using mobile applications to fall asleep

Satellites are burning up in upper atmosphere — and we still don’t know what impact this will have on Earth’s climate

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has announced it will dispose of 100 Starlink satellites over the next six months

Difference between brains of women & men lies in activity patterns, could provide insights into psychiatric disorders: Study

Differences were observed in brain regions involved in learning and reward

What causes lithium-ion battery fires? Why are they so intense? An expert explains

The onset and intensification of lithium-ion battery fires can be traced to multiple causes, including user behaviour, such as improper charging …

Voyager 2 has lost track of Earth. Only one antenna in the world can help it ‘phone home’

NASA’s Canberra Deep Space Station 43 is the only antenna in the world that can communicate directly with both Voyagers

Wrongful FAME subsidy claims drive EV makers into trouble

Seven manufacturers were fined over not complying with local sourcing norms; government is planning to take legal action against them

This tool can help companies track digital carbon footprint of stored data

Data carbon ladder enables organisations to see environmental impact of stored data at various stages

A gene variant could lower chances of developing Alzheimer’s by 70%, could help in design of new treatments: Study

It works by preventing build-up of fibronectin, a component of the blood-brain barrier that controls the movement of substances in and out of the …

Japan is about to land its first lunar probe. As more nations race to the Moon, how will we keep the peace?

Despite urgent recommendations from across the political spectrum to practice caution and avoid escalation, the world continues on a path towards …

WHO releases guidelines for multi-modal generative AI in healthcare, resonates with recommendations for other sectors

Rapid adoption of AI-driven models underscores need to weigh out their benefits and risks carefully  

ISRO launches XPoSat; here is what it is expected to do

The mission will study the origin of cosmic rays in the universe as well as the nature and role of black holes in the evolution of galaxies

2023 in a blink: 10 groundbreaking science photos of the year

Step into the captivating realm of scientific discovery with our curated gallery featuring the most compelling science photographs of 2023. Each …

Thirsty AIs: ChatGPT ‘drinks’ half a litre of fresh water to answer 20-50 questions, says study

Massive amounts of water go into maintaining the data centres of such AI tools

Oppenheimer often used Sanskrit verses and Bhagavad Gita was special for him — but not in the way Nolan’s film depicts it

Despite Oppenheimer’s quoting the Panchatantra about common sense being more important than intellectual scholarship, his own …

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 & …