IICT and CCMB working to come up with drugs and diagnostics for potential emerging viruses

Tarnaka-Habsiguda road in Hyderabad is proposed to be taken up as a ‘Science Corridor’ with the help of Hyderabad Metro Rail

Science Quiz | The world’s oldest lifeforms

Study finds high-altitude winds and dry soil conditions caused heatwaves in 2022

A study published on April 8, 2025, by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Germany, has uncovered why South Asian countries experienced back-to-back extreme heat events in early spring of 2022.

Underwater heavyweight mantis shrimp also packs a natural energy shield

Despite striking prey hard enough to produce shockwaves, the mantis shrimp remains unharmed. How is this possible?

University of Hyderabad team basks in glory as LHC wins Breakthrough Prize

The team contributed to the Compact Muon Solenoid experiment at CERN through data analysis, trigger electronics, and research in high-energy particle interactions

Why AI in healthcare needs stringent safety protocols

AI safety cannot be treated as an afterthought—it must be foundational; AI tools can aid in healthcare only if built on trusted foundations, with constant vigilance, and robust ethical guardrails

Scientists demonstrate clear quantum advantage using simple game

The odd-cycle game allows a quantum computer to demonstrate its power over classical machines in a simple way

Scientists at Raman Research Institute develop affordable device for preliminary screening of sickle cell disease

According to RRI, the innovative, cost-effective electro-fluidic micropore device, quantifies whole-cell stiffness with high-resolution and high-throughput, with specific focus on screening for SCD.

India’s first-ever seed germination database coming up

This initiative of the Ecological Restoration Alliance-India, offering more than 1,000 germination techniques, intends to help restoration practitioners, nursery managers, and native plant enthusiasts be more successful with their greening endeavours

Why do our arms move to and fro when we walk?

How is spaceflight safety ensured?

The Indian Space Research Organisation is currently placing tried and tested protocols in place as it prepares for its maiden human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan. While Gaganyaan isn’t expected to dock with any space station, its crew will be familiarised with the established procedures for docking

Black holes can show astronomers where to look for life in the universe

There is one supermassive black hole at the heart of every massive galaxy

Miniature laser grown on silicon chip could revolutionise computing

Photons carry information more efficiently than electrons but at present it is difficult to integrate a light source in silicon chips

Finding DNA clues to the primate puzzle

Research study explores how genetic changes shaped the variety seen across primates — from brain development and body size to diet, vision, movement and survival in extreme environments

Genome study: 180 million genetic variants found in 9,772 individuals

Dr. Kumarasamy Thangaraj of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, says the information on genetic variants associated with specific diseases can be utilised for developing low-cost diagnostic kits and for personalised medicine

How do fruits ripen?

U.S.-Russian crew of three launches to the International Space Station

A Soyuz booster rocket lifted off as scheduled from the Russia-leased Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan to put the Soyuz MS-27 carrying the trio in orbit; they are set to dock at the station just over three hours later

Colossal Biosciences revives the dire wolf from extinction with help from George R.R. Martin and Peter Jackson

‘Game of Thrones’ creator George R.R. Martin, who has long immortalised the dire wolf in pop culture through House Stark’s sigil and storyline, joined Colossal as a cultural adviser and investor

The magic of a mirror: how is it able to show your reflection?

Materials that behave differently on the surface and inside, such as a metal outside and an insulator inside, are called topological materials. Such materials were discovered in the second half of the 20th century and some of its discoverers won the Nobel Prize for physics in 2016

Kashmir’s lesser-known spring blooms

For centuries, ethnic communities have used these endemic blooms for medicinal and cultural purposes

It’s clear now: iron inside the sun is more opaque than expected

New research is finding that theories of atomic physics have underestimated iron’s contribution to the sun’s temperature profile

Environment Ministry must roll back order on desulphurising coal plants: study

The study was commissioned by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, and executed by the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru

Colossal squid caught on camera for first time in deep sea

The squid filmed was a juvenile about 1 foot in length. Adult colossal squids, which scientists have uncovered from the bellies of whales and seabirds, can reach lengths up to 23 feet

Anaphylactic shocks: How your immune system reacts to protect you from the “invaders”

When you are allergic to a certain food item, and you accidentally consume the same, your immune system reacts to protect you from the “invader”, leading to anaphylaxis  or anaphylactic shock

Scientists say they found ‘sign of life’ on alien planet

Scientists not involved in the study counseled circumspection

IIT Bombay scientists develop lotus leaf-like solar evaporators for salt water treatment

A new hydrophobic graphene-based material developed by IIT Bombay scientists could support efforts to address fresh water crisis in the world.

Does AI still hallucinate or is it becoming more reliable?

When faced with a question they haven’t been trained to answer, AI models often generate an incorrect response and claims that to be correct

Astronomy NGOs create Kolkata’s “largest low-cost handmade telescope”

Built by young scientists and optical observers from OAC and IASES the telescope will create a unique opportunity for space research that will serve not just academic circles but the society at large

As the world burns more, the Arctic biome is refusing more carbon

As wildfires become more common and more intense, they are disrupting the earth’s carbon balance

Zoo in Spain helps elderly elephants age gracefully

Like older people, elderly animals require regular health checks, arthritis treatment, nutritional supplements, adapted living spaces, and monitoring of mental health

How will genetic mapping of Indians help? | Explained

In the global genomics landscape, how well is the ethnolinguistic and sociocultural diversity of India captured? Which are the groups that have been included? Who have been left out? Which language groups did the study cover? How will it help the government devise health policy?

Defence, Trade, Energy to dominate Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia

Defence, Trade, Energy to dominate Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia

Iran-US begin nuclear talks in Rome amid Trump's threat of military action

Iran-US begin nuclear talks in Rome amid Trump's threat of military action

Unrest, crime and terrorism: US issues new travel advisory for Bangladesh

Unrest, crime and terrorism: US issues new travel advisory for Bangladesh

Mossad Chief Meets US Envoy Ahead of Iran-US Nuclear Talks in Rome

Mossad Chief Meets US Envoy Ahead of Iran-US Nuclear Talks in Rome

US Supreme Court halts deportation of Venezuelan migrants by Trump administration

US Supreme Court halts deportation of Venezuelan migrants by Trump administration

Indian student killed in Canada by stray bullet during shooting incident

Indian student killed in Canada by stray bullet during shooting incident

US Offers To Ease Sanctions On Moscow To Enable Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal

US Offers To Ease Sanctions On Moscow To Enable Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal

Trump shares 'doctored' pic of deported man's tattoos to prove MS-13 gang link

Trump shares 'doctored' pic of deported man's tattoos to prove MS-13 gang link

Sri Lanka shelves naval drill with Pakistan off Trincomalee as India flags concerns

Sri Lanka shelves naval drill with Pakistan off Trincomalee as India flags concerns

Indian student, 21, killed by stray bullet in Canada, was 'innocent bystander'

Indian student, 21, killed by stray bullet in Canada, was 'innocent bystander'

'Opposition Never Consulted On Foreign Policy By Modi Govt' says Former EAM Salman Khurshid

'Opposition Never Consulted On Foreign Policy By Modi Govt' says Former EAM Salman Khurshid

Iran says nuclear deal with US possible only if demands are realistic

Iran says nuclear deal with US possible only if demands are realistic

50 years since the launch of Aryabhata

Half a century has passed since India successfully launched Aryabhata, its first satellite, on April 19, 1975. This success proved to be the solid foundation for India’s space programme, which has grown by leaps and bounds in the five decades since. A.S.Ganesh takes you back to where it all started…

Indigenous TB test can enhance accuracy, speed up testing

Can fruit fly larvae sense electric fields?

Study finds a shift in peak time of maximum rainfall

The peak time of maximum rainfall in the Indo-Gangetic Plain has advanced by two-four hours during 2011-2020, the peak time of maximum rainfall has delayed by one-two hours in the west-central Indian region

IISc: Venom characteristics of Russell’s viper depend on local climate

White House aims to eliminate NOAA climate research in budget plan

The moves are part of a plan to downsize NOAA dramatically, slashing agency funding by around $1.67 billion, or 27%

Ecological disruptions are a risk to national security

National security depends on the ability of a nation to maintain productive ecosystems, resilient biological communities, and sustainable access to natural resources

Trump’s NASA chief nominee boasts business experience in uncertain time

If Isaacman is confirmed, his tenure will come at a time of significant questions over the Artemis program and the extent to which NASA should use commercial space companies like SpaceX

ATREE researchers rediscover long-lost species after 111 years

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and The Environment researchers rediscovers ancient velvet worm species in Arunachal Pradesh, shedding light on evolutionary history and “biogeographic mysteries”

​Dire efforts: On de-extinction and conservation

The conservation argument for resurrecting dire wolves is not credible

Frog species studied over 21 years named for Assam college

The study has put the spotlight on the Garbhanga Reserve Forest, a biodiversity hotspot that has been threatened by urban sprawl and habitat destruction

With GenomeIndia, population-scale genomics comes of age in India

The GenomeIndia consortium represents the largest and most comprehensive genomics effort in the country to date

Greenland’s melting ice, unstable fjords vex extraction of oil and minerals Trump covets

Greenland banned drilling for fossil fuels in 2021 yet Trump remains eager to have exploration resume off the island at exceptionally high cost

BatEchoMon, India’s first automated bat monitoring, detection system

The device marks a new chapter for bat research in the country, its developers say

The men who first split the atom

April 14, 1932 was a day that transformed subatomic physics forever as a lithium atom was split using a proton beam. A.S.Ganesh tells you more about the first accelerator-based physics experiment, along with insights about the two men who made it possible…

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla set for space travel in May

A decorated test pilot with the Indian Air Force, Group Captain Shukla was shortlisted under ISRO's Human Spaceflight Program and is among the top contenders for the Gaganyaan mission

Are twins allergic to the same things?

Allergies, whether spring sneezes due to pollen or trouble breathing triggered by a certain food, are caused by a combination of someone’s genes and the environment they live in

Elon Musk's SpaceX is frontrunner to build Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

Elon Musk's SpaceX and two partners have emerged as frontrunners to win a crucial part of President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense shield, per sources

Is the once-extinct dire wolf back? | Explained

How did Colossal Biosciences use the genome of gray wolves to ‘de-extinct’ dire wolves? Why is the practice of de-extinction considered controversial and impractical? How will it affect environmental landscapes? Can ancient species thrive in today’s world?

Bhagavad Gita & Natyashastra added to Unesco's Memory of the World Register. Know about the 14 Indian treasures honoured by Unesco

On the occasion of World Heritage day, manuscripts of Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni's Natyashastra have been inscribed in Unesco’s Memory of the World Register. This is a global honour as India now lists 14 inscriptions on this internationally acknowleged list.