Scientists develop new DNA analysis tool that can help nab criminals
Scientists have developed a new test that can reveal the amount of DNA people shed.
Oct 07, 2018, 19:27 PM IST
Novel insect-inspired flying robot developed
Scientists say they have developed a novel autonomous flying robot that mimics the rapid flight of insects.
Sep 14, 2018, 13:39 PM IST
Chandra Grahan tonight - Watch Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon Live streaming on your mobile phone
The century's longest Lunar Eclipse or Purna Chandra Grahan will be witnessed by the world shortly.
Jul 27, 2018, 22:54 PM IST
Lunar Eclipse July 27-28, 2018: Here's how you can witness the rare Chandra Grahan
Young space enthusiasts may have to hope for clear skies to be able to view the breathtaking phenomenon.
Jul 26, 2018, 20:32 PM IST
Aliens on Mars? Liquid lake discovered on the Red Planet
The researchers said it could take years to verify whether something is actually living in this body of water that resembles a subglacial lake on Earth.
Jul 26, 2018, 10:02 AM IST
Humans mated with strange Denisovan species more than once: Study
The study said that the interbreeding between modern humans and Denisovans happened in two separate instances.
Mar 17, 2018, 23:28 PM IST
'PM Modi, BJP leaders defy science', claims Congress video on National Science Day
National Science Day is celebrated on February 8 every year across India.
Feb 28, 2018, 22:24 PM IST
'Science can bring world's leading superpowers together'
The Agreement on Enhancing International Arctic Scientific Cooperation was signed in May this year by the foreign ministers of the eight Arctic States, including the US and Russia.
Nov 06, 2017, 19:17 PM IST
Here’s how ‘lucky’ people are different from unlucky ones
Wiseman tested his theory by teaching ‘unlucky’ people how to be lucky.
Sep 25, 2017, 21:33 PM IST
Many Delhi schools don't have science, commerce stream
The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) pointed out that the distribution of schools offering science and commerce streams is "alarmingly uneven".
Sep 07, 2017, 22:49 PM IST
High-tech yarns generate electricity when stretched
To generate electricity, the yarns must first be either submerged in or coated with an ionically conducting material or electrolyte.
Aug 27, 2017, 13:06 PM IST
Protein rich diet may provide relief from bowel disease
Researchers sequenced DNA from the intestines of the two groups of mice. They found six bacterial species present in the mice with the immune cells but absent from the mice without them.
Aug 06, 2017, 18:57 PM IST
'Monsoon strengthened north central India in last 15 years'
The researchers note that starting in 2002, nearly the entire Indian subcontinent has experienced very strong warming, reaching between 0.1 and 1 degree Celsius per year.
Jul 27, 2017, 09:55 AM IST
Applying science to solve problems is a priority: PM Narendra Modi
PM Narendra Modi asked officials to break silos and strongly emphasized that a mechanism be formed to document and replicate successful innovations at the grassroots level, the PMO said today.
Jul 19, 2017, 21:43 PM IST
NRI, foreign scientists to work in Indian institutes: Government
The scientists under the VAJRA programme would draw a salary of USD 15,000 in the first month and USD 10,000 each in the remaining months.
May 24, 2017, 00:15 AM IST
Brexit barriers would harm science: UK varsities
The group said that there will be "no winners" if Brexit results in barriers between researchers and has pledged to work with "all sides to secure a positive outcome".
May 23, 2017, 00:46 AM IST
India to launch Rs 10,000-crore Deep Ocean Mission
India plans to launch a Rs 10,000-crore Deep Ocean Mission in December to carry out research to harness ocean resources in a "responsible manner", an official said on Tuesday.
May 10, 2017, 00:48 AM IST
Dedicated to climate-change, 'Science Express' train flagged off to cover 68 stations
India's Science, Environment and Railway ministers on Friday flagged off, the world's largest "science exhibition on wheels", the Science Express train to create an awareness on climate change in the country.
Feb 18, 2017, 01:03 AM IST
Budget 2017: Sanitation cover in rural areas increased from 40% to 60%; hike in allocation for scientific ministry
Talking about hygiene, Jaitley also said sanitation cover in rural areas has gone up from 42 per cent to 60 per cent.
Feb 01, 2017, 13:21 PM IST
Future robots will deliver goods at your doorstep – Read how!
The six-wheeled, knee-high robots from startup Starship Technologies are part of a new wave of automated systems taking aim at the "last mile" delivery of goods to consumers.
Jan 29, 2017, 09:57 AM IST
