Axiom Mission 4 crew members successfully complete experiments in space before returning to Earth via SpaceX Dragon

Seeds of Jyothi and Uma rice varieties, Kanakamani (horse gram), Vellayani Vijay (tomato), Thilakathara (sesame) and Soorya (brinjal/eggplant) were sent to the ISS under the ‘Crop Seeds on ISS’, a project spearheaded by the IIST’s Space Biology Lab.

In a new proof of concept, researchers from the Institute of Zoology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, have shown that it’s possible to manipulate pheromones released by locusts to prevent them from swarming or engaging in group behaviour that leads to the feeding frenzy

According to the Ministry, India’s annual sulphur dioxide concentration standard of 50 microgram/cubic metre is more stringent than Japan (66), European Union (52.4) and Australia (66).

Experiments on Indian strain of Tardigrades, Myogenesis, Sprouting of methi and moong seeds, Cyanobacteria, Microalgae, Crop seeds and Voyager Display have been completed as planned, says ISRO

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Indian Air Force officer and Axiom-4 astronaut, is returning to Earth after his ISS mission, sparking immense pride in India. His family in Lucknow, filled with emotion, offered special prayers for h ...more

Conservation biologist Sanjay Molur has won international honour 

Filmmaker Peter Jackson’s fascination with a large extinct bird has led to an unusual partnership with a biotech company known for its controversial plans to bring back lost species

Iyal Vaagai presents a festival featuring native varieties of paddy seeds at the farmer’s market Namma Ooru Sandhai

SpaceX Dragon spacecraft with diverse crew undocks from International Space Station, marking historic moment for India, Poland, Hungary, and America

Shubhanshu Shukla and Commander Peggy Whitson are inside the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft which is targeted to autonomously undock at 4.35 p.m. IST.

A 140,000-year-old skull discovered in Israel suggests a possible Neanderthal-Homo sapien hybrid child. Unearthed in Skhul Cave, the 5-year-old's remains display Homo sapien cranial features alongside a distinct Neanderthal-like jaw. Re ...more

A new study reveals Mars once hosted sprawling river systems longer than the Amazon, completely reshaping what we thought we knew about its climate and potential for life.

The world's most powerful telescopes, including the James Webb Space Telescope and FAST, are revolutionizing our understanding of the universe. These advanced instruments, located on Earth and in space, capture light from distant galaxi ...more

Syria's civil defence agency on Sunday said wildfires in the country's west, which have burned vast tracts of forest and farmland and forced evacuations, had been brought under control after 10 days. The civil defence agency said rescue ...more

As per a release by NASA, the departure operations will begin with hatch closing at 4:30 am EDT or 2:00 PM IST on Monday, with the crew entering the spacecraft at 4:55 am EDT or 2:25 PM IST

A recent study unveils the extraordinary 26-million-year global journey of seemingly ordinary grass-yellow butterflies, known as 'Eurema.' These delicate tropical fliers, with their lemon-hued wings, have circumnavigated the world witho ...more