New study finds Mars’ core less dense that Earth’s. How it impacts the Red Planet
Unlike Earth's core, Mars' innermost layer cannot generate magnetic field
China takes final step towards space station assembly with launch of Mengtian module
The component was sent aboard the Long March-5B Y4 carrier rocket
These mites living on your face may go extinct and that's not good news
Demodex keeps skin pores clean
Seafloor spreading that creates crust slowed 35%, growing mountains may be driving it: Study
Seafloor spreading at around 140 millimetres per year at present
James Webb Space Telescope: The most advanced telescope yet
Scientists had to invent 10 new technologies for making this a reality
China’s Dragon Man belongs to a new species of humans
The hominid was a male, about 50 years old, who had a high energy lifestyle
CSIR announces Young Scientist Award 2020
The award will be given to seven scientists working in different institutions of CSIR
Bacterial study gives fresh insights on diabetes and fibrosis
The results offer a better understanding of how carbohydrates are taken into cells
International day of women and girls in science: Getting girls beyond ‘science in school’ to ‘scientific careers’
Gender gap in STEM must be bridged to expand the talent pool and recognise women’s potential and contribution to scientific innovations
Union Budget 2024-25: Centre announces Rs 1 lakh crore in interest-free loans for private sector research
Experts question decision to prioritise profit-driven private innovation over public research
A newly identified ‘Hell chicken’ species suggests dinosaurs weren’t sliding toward extinction before the fateful asteroid hit
A study has recognised three related, chicken-like dinosaurs in North America’s Hell Creek Formation
Magnetism of Himalayan rocks reveals the mountains’ complex tectonic history
The tectonic collision that formed the world’s largest mountain range was actually a complex, multi-stage process — and not a …
Our expertise and observations complemented those from Europe: Gopakumar Achamveedu
Down To Earth speaks to Gopakumar Achamveedu from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, who is part of the international team of …
Disaster, opulence and the merciless ocean: Why the Titanic disaster continues to enthral
Titanic movies and exhibitions are popular because audiences enjoy the voyeurism of gazing at the ship’s beautiful furnishings, the …
People are complaining about Mercury in retrograde. But what does it actually mean?
Humans found out retrograde motion was an optical illusion 500 years ago. However, the pseudoscientific practice of astrology continues to …
Vertebrates received genes for vision from bacteria, finds study
The researchers, however, could not identify the bacteria that transferred its gene to vertebrates.
PV Satheesh demystified science through Krishi Vigyan Kendra
PV Satheesh, founder of Deccan Development Society, encouraged us to understand wisdom of local women & experts, writes scientist
How do you vaccinate a honeybee? 6 questions answered about a new tool for protecting pollinators
Honeybees face many urgent threats, including Varroa mites, climate change and poor nutrition, which makes this vaccine an exciting new development
Gregory XIII: How religious need spurred the reformist pope to recalculate time 440 years ago
The early arrival of Easter because of the long Julian Calendar necessitated the formation of a new calendar
Science and Engineering Research Board awards national post-doctoral fellowships to 301 researchers
These fellowships supports young budding researchers to establish themselves as independent scientists
How did continents form? Giant meteorite impacts could be responsible, says study
Understanding the formation and evolution of continents is important as it is the key to reserves of metals such as lithium, tin and nickel
Researchers develop antimicrobial coating from agricultural waste
The researchers used lignin, a complex, woody biopolymer that is left over as stubble post-harvest
Boom boom boom — like a heartbeat: Scientists pick up mysterious fast radio bursts
Properties of the signal suggest that the source lives in a very turbulent environment inside its galaxy
Udhampur gets earthquake observatory
New seismological observatory will help further strengthen the region’s earthquake monitoring
Stockholm+50: Is science for just solutions
If science-policy interfaces are to deliver just and effective solutions to climate change, they must involve indigenous peoples and local communities