Report says the probability of another mega earthquake, such as the one that led to the 2004 tsunami, is ‘low’; however, an IIT-Kanpur report had pointed to uncertainty in ‘prediction of future earthquakes’; professor who led the IIT study urges infra planners to conduct ‘site-specific study’

“The larger intent is to promote microbiome-friendly products through online consultations, e-commerce sites and at some stage, stand-alone stores”

India has achieved 50 per cent electricity generation from non-fossil fuels ahead of target

Experts call for mandating the installation of these ‘unsung heroes of modern power infrastructure’

What explains the growing number of sustainable products and services wending their way from India to the African subcontinent?

From rethinking the role of public sector players to challenging investor priorities, S. Somanath outlines what India must do next to become a truly competitive space economy

A new study has found that wearing the same unwashed clothes for three days can boost ozone-generated chemicals in the air by about 25%

Billions of years ago, a rock crack exuding heat could have brought different biomolecules together to kickstart protein synthesis

Poland's longest river, the Vistula, on Friday hit a record-low water level in Warsaw, as the country faces an unprecedented drought, the national weather agency said. Its level at one measuring station fell to 18 centimetres (7 inches) ...more

Swedish researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that the human hippocampus continues to produce new neurons throughout adulthood, challenging previous assumptions about brain plasticity. By analyzing brain tissue from indiv ...more

The experiment could lead to better treatment of osteoporosis on Earth

On the 10th flight day, Shukla also participated in an experiment to monitor radiation exposure on the International Space Station (ISS), which could help better protect astronauts on longer-duration space missions away from Earth.

A space burial mission by Celestis, in collaboration with The Exploration Company (TEC), faced a setback when its capsule, carrying the ashes of 166 individuals and cannabis seeds, crashed into the Pacific Ocean. Launched on June 23, 20 ...more

An international study involving scientists from the United States and China, has uncovered the genetic mechanisms linking diet quality and brain size in primates; it reveals that the quality of food primates eat influences not just their energy levels but also the way their brains evolve at the genetic level

A groundbreaking study has unveiled a surprising truth about our perception of time: the present moment is not as straightforward as it seems. Our brains intricately delay and blend visual signals from the previous 15 seconds, creating ...more

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) meets next week to continue debating rules for ocean floor mining in international waters, after the United States moved to unilaterally kick-start the controversial industry. The United States, ...more