Sci/Tech

Coral bleaching: What you need to know about 'global threat to oceans' impacting reefs

Driven by climate change, it threatens survival of vital marine ecosystems

By Isabel Jacob June 20, 2024

A game-changer for India's space ambitions: Why LVM3 is crucial for ISRO?

LVM3 is India’s heaviest rocket

By Abhinav Singh June 19, 2024

Earth's inner core 'unambiguously' slowing down, could change day's length

Earth's inner core began to slow down its rotation in 2010

By PTI June 14, 2024

Why mission TRISHNA has an edge over other similar missions?

The mission is set to last for five years, with a launch date targeted for 2025

By Abhinav Singh June 13, 2024

Neuroscience can explain why voting is so often driven by emotion

Scientists use social neuroscience methods to understand voting behaviour

By PTI June 08, 2024

ISRO completes its Reusable Launch Vehicle technology demonstrations through LEX trio

It simulated the approach and landing interface and high-speed landing conditions

By PTI June 23, 2024

Avoiding communication backfires: Strategies for effective messaging

Messages can trigger the opposite of their desired effect

By PTI June 05, 2024

Do we have more empathy for people who are similar to us?

Neuroscientific insights into empathy and social interaction

By PTI June 05, 2024

Explained: The tech behind 3D-printed rocket and how Agnikul Cosmos capitalised on it?

3D-printed rockets demonstrate superior fuel efficiency, and reduced weight

By Abhinav Singh June 01, 2024

How engineered proteins are broadcasting cell behaviour

Unlocking the secrets of cells: The power of protein waves

Web Desk June 01, 2024

What are nootropics and do they really boost your brain?

Do nootropics actually boost your brain? Here's what the science says

By PTI May 30, 2024

Global trends point to dire future for older adults in the face of rising temperatures

An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk

By PTI May 28, 2024

China's Chang'e-6 spacecraft lands on Moon's unexplored far side

The Chang'e-6 mission will now begin to collect samples from the Moon's far side

Web Desk June 02, 2024

Curious Kids: why can some plastics be recycled but others can't?

Some plastics can be recycled because they are easy to melt down

By PTI May 27, 2024

What makes ISRO's AstroSat a unique satellite?

AstroSat is India's first multi-wavelength space telescope

By Abhinav Singh May 24, 2024

3D-printed, semi-cryogenic Agnibaan rocket takes Indian space sector to new heights

Start-up Agnikul Cosmos is the second private company in India to achieve the feat

By Abhinav Singh May 30, 2024

Girls in single-sex schools do slightly better in exams than girls in co-ed environments

The gap is small around one month's progress for each of the students

By PTI May 24, 2024

Study reveals early brain network differences in six-week infants with autism-risk

Brain patterns observed in six-week-old could predict their behaviour at age one

By PTI May 24, 2024

Tata Communications and Cisco jointly launch cloud based Webex Calling Solution

The solution will have components for enriched customer experiences

By Abhinav Singh May 22, 2024

What is in-flight turbulence, and when does it become dangerous for passengers and crews?

Airlines have made steady improvements to reduce accident rates from turbulence

By PTI May 22, 2024

Blueprints of self-assembly: A breakthrough in nanotechnology

Such materials could pave the way for the production of optical computers

Web Desk May 21, 2024

SCI/TECH

'It is very important to defend the Earth from asteroids': ISRO Chairman Somanath

13th edition of Bengaluru INDIA NANO event: All you need to know

Explained: Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's unforeseen extended stay in space

Why is constant success in reusable launch vehicle technology significant for ISRO?