Scientists unlock enzyme that reorganises paternal genome during fertilisation
Enzyme SPRK1 makes way for the first step — folding and packaging the sperm so that it fits in the egg
Bird-sized fossil found in Myanmar could be smallest dinosaur: Scientists
The study could offer insight into how dinosaurs evolved to be small, according to scientists
Do you want to cut your Carbon footprint after death?
Recompose offers human composting, or natural organic reduction as a greener alternative to burial, cremation
Study deciphers the play of proteins that check obesity
Scientists found that two proteins, triggered by cytokines from the immune system, work in tandem to keep fat cells under check
Here is a chance to name an exoplanet and its star
The International Astronomical Union is seeking suggestions from people all over the world to name a select set of exoplanets and their host stars
Oldest human skull outside Africa identified as 210,000 years old
It could provide new evidence that our species left Africa much earlier than previously thought
This invisible nano-ink may help combat counterfeiting
Researchers at Advanced Polymer and Nanomaterial Laboratory, Tezpur University developed a light-emittingnanocomposite-based ink, barely …
Undersea cables are the unseen backbone of global internet
Also called submarine communications cables, these fibre-optic cables are laid on the ocean floor and used to transmit data between …
Plant roots mysteriously pulsate and we don’t know why – but finding out could change the way we grow things
To really understand how plants grow, you need to look at processes which happen inside cells.
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
Internet, the new water. Let’s not convert it into opium
Internet shutdowns can take unimaginable tolls
AI-led robotic lab develops enzyme to withstand higher temperatures without human intervention. How it works
Model does not replace human researchers but rather enhances their capabilities, say authors
Are we about to see a rare green comet light up the sky? An expert on what to expect from Nishimura
Nishimura would swing closer to the Sun than the orbit of Mercury this month
Simply Put: Pollution’s solution
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
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
What exactly are the tests being used to detect coronavirus?
Here is an explainer on molecular and immunoassays currently in use
IISF 2019: Festival concludes, with organisers claiming success
It narrowed the gap between scientists and commoners ever more, they say
Here is how bacterial spray may help conserve decaying monuments
Study identifies bacteria responsible for calcification and hardening of lime
This glowing sensor can sniff out explosives