The Sun’s activity cycle is reaching its peak early: Knowing why could help us unlock the secrets of our star
What would higher solar activity mean for us?
Difference between brains of women & men lies in activity patterns, could provide insights into psychiatric disorders: Study
Differences were observed in brain regions involved in learning and reward
What causes lithium-ion battery fires? Why are they so intense? An expert explains
The onset and intensification of lithium-ion battery fires can be traced to multiple causes, including user behaviour, such as improper charging …
Voyager 2 has lost track of Earth. Only one antenna in the world can help it ‘phone home’
NASA’s Canberra Deep Space Station 43 is the only antenna in the world that can communicate directly with both Voyagers
This tool can help companies track digital carbon footprint of stored data
Data carbon ladder enables organisations to see environmental impact of stored data at various stages
UN recommends new treaty to ensure peace & security in outer space
Currently, there is no agreed international framework on space resource exploration, exploitation & utilisation
A gene variant could lower chances of developing Alzheimer’s by 70%, could help in design of new treatments: Study
It works by preventing build-up of fibronectin, a component of the blood-brain barrier that controls the movement of substances in and out of the …
Japan is about to land its first lunar probe. As more nations race to the Moon, how will we keep the peace?
Despite urgent recommendations from across the political spectrum to practice caution and avoid escalation, the world continues on a path towards …
WHO releases guidelines for multi-modal generative AI in healthcare, resonates with recommendations for other sectors
Rapid adoption of AI-driven models underscores need to weigh out their benefits and risks carefully
ISRO launches XPoSat; here is what it is expected to do
The mission will study the origin of cosmic rays in the universe as well as the nature and role of black holes in the evolution of galaxies
2023 in a blink: 10 groundbreaking science photos of the year
Step into the captivating realm of scientific discovery with our curated gallery featuring the most compelling science photographs of 2023. Each …
Oppenheimer often used Sanskrit verses and Bhagavad Gita was special for him — but not in the way Nolan’s film depicts it
Despite Oppenheimer’s quoting the Panchatantra about common sense being more important than intellectual scholarship, his own …
Chandrayaan-3 successfully launched, soft landing on Moon expected by late August
ISRO also aims to demonstrate the ability of the rover to move on the Moon and conduct a few experiments, including studying the seismicity & …
As ISRO gears up for Chandrayaan 3, here is a look at what India’s first trip to Moon achieved
It confirmed the presence of water on the Moon; the government and private agencies now hope to mine the water ice to produce air, drinking water,…
Bidding adieu to John Goodenough, the untiring inventor who co-created the modern lithium-ion battery
In 2019, Goodenough and two other scientists received the Nobel Prize for their work on lithium-ion batteries
India has lost its way on open access
New Delhi’s focus on striking a deal with the scientific publishing industry ignores the true spirit of open access and knowledge sharing
How long before quantum computers can benefit society? That’s Google’s $5 million question
Reducing computational time for optimisation could save energy, reducing carbon footprint of many computers
Finding meaning in a career in science: Experts share their stories
Without this 360-degree view of climate science, we are likely to keep breeding narrow-minded climate communicators
Leap of imagination: how February 29 reminds us of our mysterious relationship with time and space
The Julian calendar had observed a leap year every four years, but this meant time had drifted out of alignment with the dates of celestial …
Earth-like tectonic plates on ancient Venus may explain its carbon dioxide- & nitrogen-rich atmosphere
New research suggests Earth’s sister planet may have been home to microbial life billions of years ago due to tectonic activities
Earth is warming in a cycle that runs millions of years — and it’s linked to Mars
Researchers find geologic evidence in deep sea linking a 2.4-million-year cycle called astronomical grand cycles
Indian Space Research Organisation’s maiden solar mission, Aditya-L1 reaches its destination
The mission to study the sun is among a slate of projects ISRO has lined up through the year
Why some people don’t trust science — and how to change their minds
Merely informing people about facts has been found not to change attitudes
New AI tool may help discover extraterrestrial life, solve long-standing debates on Earth
It can tell difference between molecules that originate from life and those that come from non-living sources with 90% accuracy
One small step for humankind as India becomes 1st nation to soft land on lunar south pole
Vikram Lander lands safely on surface of the lunar south pole at 6 pm IST