Science

In a first, scientists see a star swallow a Jupiter-sized planet

For the first time ever, scientists have actually seen the moment that a dying star swallowed a planet that was…

2 years ago

Study by Indian-origin researcher, team could provide clues to extraterrestrial life

An Indian-origin researcher and a team of scientists from Rutgers University have identified part of a protein that could provide…

2 years ago

Portion of Sun breaks off, scientists baffled

Scientists are baffled as a portion of the Sun broke off its surface and created a tornado-like swirl around its…

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Science must go from labs to land to make India Atmanirbhar, PM tells scientists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said science should aim to make India ‘Atmanirbhar’ and exhorted the scientific community to step…

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India jumps to 3rd rank in global list for scientific publications

India has jumped to the third position in the global ranking for scientific publications, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh…

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US to announce big success in creating energy from fusion reactor just like the Sun

The US Department of Energy said on Sunday it would announce a "major scientific breakthrough" this week, after The Financial…

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IIT Madras develops new generation tools for aerospace, auto sectors

A newly developed technology by an IIT Madras team can now produce new-generation multi-point superabrasive tools at a reasonable cost…

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Scientists stunned as 53 silent species utter sounds

Just when it was assumed that a whole lot of species don’t make sound, the silence was broken much to…

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Scientists discover new function of cerebellum in human brain

Human body continues to baffle as researchers come to know more about it. That is what happened to scientists as…

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Scientists discover how Burmese pythons swallow huge alligators and deer

One of the frightening sights a person can encounter is a python with its wide-open mouth set to swallow its…

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Here’s how chimpanzees send long distance messages through trees

The sight of a male chimpanzee in Uganda’s rainforest rushing towards a tree while letting out a loud screeching sound…

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Scientists stunned as they see sharks that walk

It sounds unbelievable when one hears for the first time that there are sharks that can walk on land but…

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Mystery of missing lungs in salamanders

Nature’s ways are intriguing and interesting and at times surprise the scientific community to no end. An example of this…

2 years ago

Genetic plan to revive extinct Tasmanian tigers raises concerns

Colossal Biosciences, a genetics start-up which is based in Texas, US made headlines as it made public its plan to…

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New study model sheds light on how organs communicate with one another

<p> Researchers uncover the proteins involved in key communication networks, which could help us better understand conditions like cancer and…

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97 million years ago armoured dinosaurs roamed in Southern Hemisphere

<p> <strong>A finding that opens up an entirely new window of the past is always welcome and that is what…

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Rare Kemp’s Ridley turtles nest found in Texas bringing cause for cheer

<p> <strong>With global warming, climate change and human activity having endangered the very existence of Kemp’s Ridley Sea turtles any…

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India’s first saline water LED lantern spreads Roshni in fishing community

<p> <strong>India's first saline water lantern, which uses the seawater as the electrolyte between specially designed electrodes to power the…

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How penguins switched from flying to swimming 60 million years ago

<p> <strong>The adorable penguins who don’t have wings but are ace swimmers were not always flightless. They lost this ability…

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Gorillas develop new sound to connect with zoo keepers

<p> <strong>Adaptation is an integral part of all living beings and that is what makes them survive in an environment…

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Scientists eye locust route for early detection of cancer

<p> <strong>Locusts have always been viewed by humankind as pests since ancient times as they damage crops and consume green…

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