ISRO has shortlisted seven microgravity research experiments proposed by Indian principal investigators from various national R&D laboratories and academic institutions which Group Captain Shukla will be conducting at the ISS
SpaceX successfully launched 26 Starlink satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday. The Falcon 9 rocket, making its third flight, deployed the satellites into low Earth orbit. The rocket's first stage landed on ...more
A groundbreaking study uncovers the disturbing extent of pain fish endure during slaughter, lasting up to 24 minutes in some cases.
Researchers in Japan have developed a novel plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, potentially mitigating microplastic pollution. Created from sodium hexametaphosphate and guanidinium ions, this durable, non-flammable plastic ...more
On June 12, NASA said the NASA-ISRO SAR mission had arrived at ISRO’s spaceport in Sriharikota
Mineral deposits, speleothems, and archaeological sites reveal a lush history for the Arabian Peninsula, challenging theories of human migration
Eshan Chattopadhyay, an Indian-origin computer scientist at Cornell University, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Godel Prize for his groundbreaking solution to a decades-old problem in randomness extraction. His work, which builds ...more
The 12-day workshop is for participants from nation agencies and other stakeholders in the defence domains
Simon Stiell said countries must use the Bonn talks to finalise indicators for the Global Goal on Adaptation.
This is the only sperm-whale tooth found in Copper-Age Spain and only the second in the Western Mediterranean of similar date
Researchers discovered a hidden island near Rio Grande. The island has abundant rare earth elements. This finding could revolutionize green technology. Scientists believe the island was once part of a large tropical landmass. The site m ...more
Birds undertake remarkable migrations, utilizing a complex navigation system that combines familiar senses with extraordinary abilities. They rely on landmarks, the sun, stars, and even the Earth's magnetic fields to find their way. Res ...more
A recent government report suggests that numerous UFO sightings in the US may be attributed to military disinformation campaigns and covert operations rather than extraterrestrial encounters. The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AA ...more
A groundbreaking study in Dublin reveals the presence of environmental DNA (eDNA) in the air, encompassing genetic material from various organisms and even illicit substances. This innovative approach, utilizing simple air filters, enab ...more
Wallaby joey and mouse deer fawn add to the growing zoo family in Visakhapatnam’s Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
Long COVID, or technically post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, refers to symptoms that continue for weeks or months after the initial illness clears. A new study tried to find out why some people develop long COVID while others recover quickly
What are the different types of FGD systems commonly used in coal-fired thermal power plants? Why are emissions of sulphur dioxide a threat to the planet? Why is the government advocating for a rollback of FGDs in coal-fired power plants? What are the alternatives?
Long COVID, or technically post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, refers to symptoms that continue for weeks or months after the initial illness clears. A new study has tried to find out why some people develop long COVID while others recover quickly
Researchers found that five daily injections of prostaglandin E2 restored muscle stem cell function in aged mice
When an AI model is used to control a bioreactor, how do we know it’s reliable? Who checks that the data it was trained on is representative of India’s diverse conditions, or that it won’t make a catastrophic error if something unexpected happens? These aren’t just technical questions. They are matters of public trust and safety
The first convention on protecting workers from the devastating impact of uncontrolled biological hazards was adopted at the United Nations on Friday. The Biological Hazards in the Working Environment Convention was adopted by the UN's ...more
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