DRDO develops quick response mobile facility for nuclear incidents

With threat perception of terrorists using weapons of mass destruction increasing, DRDO has developed a mobile facility to help provide immediate

GSAT communication satellite costing Rs 508 crore unused for half its lifetime: CAG report

GSAT-6 was expected to last for 12 years from 2015

DRDO, JNU scientists develop more potent Anthrax vaccine

Claim new vaccine superior than existing ones as it can generate immune response to anthraxtoxin as well as spores

Glimpses from the 104th Indian Science Congress

Every year, scientific from across the country gather at the Indian Science Congress to deliberate on a a theme. Down To Earth was present at the …

Why did the Chamoli tragedy happen in winter

Identifying hotspots through vulnerability mapping and strengthening EIA can enhance preparedness and build adaptive capacity in areas …

Roadblocks for bio-toilets in India

Bio-toilets are gaining ground. But emerging challenges could defeat the purpose

Success of Mission Shakti a culmination of efforts made over two decades

India had been working on weapon systems to intercept space objects to be able to secure its own for a long time

Olive Ridley turtles return to nest at Odisha sanctuary after two years

DRDO switches off lights at the missile test range nearby to help draw female turtles back to the beach

India's missile milestone: Agni V to ensure deterrent parity with China

India will adhere to its no-first-use policy, says DRDO director

Centre launches bio-toilets to curb open defecation

Around 100,000 toilets to be built in next two years in 300 gram panchayats

No trial incineration of Bhopal’s toxic waste in Nagpur

Madhya Pradesh High Court takes cognisance of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Boards objection

Nagpur village moves court against Bhopal's toxic waste incineration

Say it would endanger people’s their lives and environment

Bhopal waste to be disposed of in the sea?

Taking cue from disposal of chemical weapons in 2009, Supreme Court-appointed monitoring committee suggests incinerating the waste on a floating …

New swine flu kit makes disease detection easier in India

Portable testing kit gives results within an hour

Bichitrapur and Kirtania ports will endanger Olive Ridleys

Odisha forest department says ship movement will disturb turtle habitat