Enzymes that came in from the cold
The ability of microorganisms found in the Antarctic region to produce enzymes at low temperatures could save energy used for heating in …
A drop of wood alcohal helps to perk up plants
Plants grow taller and faster if sprayed with a solution of methanol, claims an American farmer
Why one cell becomes a nose and another, an eye
All living things begin life as a single cell, and one of the most intriguing puzzles for biologists is to understand how a particular cell knows …
Exotic denizens of the particle zoo
From ancient Greece to the world of today, humans have always believed that the amazing diversity of objects in the universe can be interpreted …
Computers set to conquer language barriers
Computers are poised to make it possible for people to speak to each other in their own languages.
The statistician who "planned" India
P C Mahalanobis can rightly be called the father of Indian statistics. Today, in the year of his birth centenary, he is remembered not only as …
Human hand inspires scientists
Engineers are trying to develop a mechanical hand that can handle objects with human sensitivity and prove to be a boon to scientists and doctors.
Two important years in the hee of Charles Darwin
The Correspondence of Charles Darwin - Volume 7 (1858-1859) Edited by Frederick Burkhardt and Sydney Smith Publisher: Cambridge University …
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Fighting parasites with parasites
Scientists are fighting the uzi fly, a parasite of the silkworm, with a wasp-like insect that can help reduce that menace of the uzi fly, a …
Monsoon drops in some areas, increases in others
Annual rainfall is declining in some parts of the country and increasing in others. While the overall effect may be negligible, such trends could …
Economic goals set for scientists
Scientists in the West who have been flush with funds over the years are being shaken out of their smugness as taxpayers demand more tangible …
Bring scientists out of their ivory labs
There have been many a slip between developing technology and applying it to everyday life
Scientists under a microscope
A department of science and technology report reveals that India's boffins are academically a lax lot
Paperless news
Scientists in the us have developed an ultra-thin electronic display that could well transform into an e-newspaper. The black and white display …
The adventure of evolution
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Hope for infertile women
A new method to overcome infertility in mothers uses the same technique which was used to clone Dolly, the sheep
Breaking the science glass ceiling: Four African women share what it took
Bias at workplace to lack of opportunities, what four African scientists dealt with to forge a career in STEM
How international scientific collaborators sideline African researchers
Scientists from sub-Saharan Africa writing research papers on health in their own countries are often not named first or senior author, finds a study
Now, a way to diagnose ovarian cancer early
Australian scientists develop a blood test that can “dramatically improve” early detection of the disease
DTE in Indian Science Congress: chronic underfunding in this sector highlighted
PM Modi reposes faith in deep-rooted scientific tradition to help India quickly adapt to new realities
Quantity v quality
Though India is churning out research papers at a higher rate, scientists are not celebrating as yet
Vaccine to prevent viral infection in hens
Scientists in Madras gave come up with a vaccine that would help leash a viral disease that impairs the egg-laying ability of hens, and is often …
Computers to map the human genetic code
Indian scientists have developed a computer programme that transforms a huge quantity of genetic data into an easily understood graphic on a …
Is Mt Everest the tallest peak?
Scientists studying the evolution of the highest Himalayan peaks will soon announce the exact elevation of Mt Everest at present.