Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has returned to Earth after an 18-day mission on the ISS, marking him as the first Indian to visit the station. As part of the Axiom-4 mission, his journey paves the way for India's Gaganyaan mission in 2027. Shukla underwent a rehabilitation program following his landing on July 15.
The Tribal Genome Sequencing Project is an initiative by the government to sequence the genomes of 2,000 people belonging to tribal communities across 17 districts in the State
Researchers report that eight healthy babies were born with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three people to help mothers avoid passing rare diseases to their children
Researchers report that eight healthy babies were born with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three people to help mothers avoid passing rare diseases to their children
The National Green Tribunal is looking into the issue of melting glaciers resulting in an increase in the size of glacier lakes, and the danger of their overflowing and bursting, with consequential effects
For the first time, scientists have observed that the laws of physics are different for the particles that make up visible matter in the universe and their antiparticles. The finding is key to understanding why matter dominates the universe even though it once had equal quantities of matter and antimatter
Astrophysicist Adam Becker has strongly criticized Elon Musk's Mars colonization plan, labeling it as utterly unrealistic. In his recent book and interviews, Becker argues that billionaires' space settlement dreams are detached from sci ...more
Asteroid 2022 YS5, a building-sized space rock, will safely pass Earth on July 17, prompting NASA and ISRO to emphasize the importance of planetary defense. While not hazardous, this event underscores the need for continuous monitoring ...more
A recent study reveals a growing trend of AI chatbot usage in writing biomedical paper abstracts. Researchers identified specific words favored by AI, like "delves" and "crucial," to detect AI-generated content. They estimate that at le ...more
Has humans’ quest for alien life failed? Researchers recently offered a more nuanced answer — one reminiscent of an important attitude to have when doing research at the cutting edge
The evaluation is to last seven days and include cardiovascular assessments, musculoskeletal tests, and psychological debriefs
The evaluation is to last seven days and include cardiovascular assessments, musculoskeletal tests, and psychological debriefs
The evaluation is to last seven days and include cardiovascular assessments, musculoskeletal tests, and psychological debriefs
Fellowships open to overseas scientists; recipients to mentor faculty at institutions with emerging research capacity
The collaboration focuses on joint training programs, co-development opportunities, and increased access to advanced technologies
A decorated Indian Air Force test pilot, Shukla carried out seven India-led experiments in microgravity, including plant growth, algae research, and stem cell regeneration.
The SpaceX Dragon splashed down into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego 22.5 hours after leaving the International Space Station; during 20-day mission, astronauts orbited Earth 320 times
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