Niti brainstorms to prepare national brain health blueprintNiti Aayog is developing a plan to improve brain health, detect cognitive disorders early, and prevent neurological diseases like Alzheimer...
02 Jun, 2025, 12.31 AM IST
The Blink Effect: Research reveals how blinking shapes our visual experienceNew research suggests that blinking not only keeps our eyes moist but also aids in processing big, slow-changing visual patterns. This stud...
17 Apr, 2024, 04.55 PM IST
IIT-D launches MA in culture, society and thoughtThe application process for admissions will begin on March 20 for the academic year starting July 2024. The last date to apply is April 4. ...
11 Mar, 2024, 03.42 PM IST
COVID-19 leads to cognitive, behavioural problems in patients: StudyIssues with memory, spatial awareness and information processing problems were identified as possible overhangs from the virus in post-COVI...
21 Jun, 2021, 09.25 AM IST
IIT Kanpur sets up department of cognitive scienceThe institute said that the department will teach students about and prepare them for careers in artificial intelligence, business, data an...
11 Dec, 2020, 04.23 PM IST
Govt invites proposals to study effects of yoga, meditation in fighting COVID-19 and similar virusesThe Department of Science and Technology has invited proposals to study appropriate intervention of yoga and meditation in fighting COVID-1...
12 Apr, 2020, 04.54 PM IST
IIT Delhi launches master’s in cognitive science and economicsThe institute said it is launching an M.Sc. in Economics and an M.Sc. in Cognitive Science from July 2020. The programmes will have 25 seat...
21 Feb, 2020, 03.23 PM IST
IITs roll out courses, incubating centres to bridge AI talent gapThe institute already offers MTech programmes in data science, AI and machine learning, and a minor programme for undergraduate students in...
05 Feb, 2019, 11.51 AM IST
From PR firms to colleges to IT sector, demand for linguistic experts increases several notchesA great demand for linguistic experts is cropping up in several companies that work in the areas of artificial intelligence, communication ...
27 May, 2017, 11.10 AM IST
Government receives over 600 research proposals for yoga and meditation programmeAn expert committee set up by the Ministry of Science and Technology is going through the proposals and will shortlist around 20-25 of them.
12 Apr, 2016, 02.58 PM IST
Humans can empathise with robotsResearchers have found the first neurophysiological evidence of humans' ability to empathise with robots in perceived pain.
04 Nov, 2015, 03.28 PM IST
India, US to jointly develop defence technology projects: US officialThe two countries will aim to develop a "vibrant science and technology cooperation" for bolstering national, regional and global security.
27 Mar, 2015, 09.54 AM IST
Body posture may affect memory, learning in kids"This study shows that the body plays a role in early object name learning, and how toddlers use the body's position in space to connect id...
19 Mar, 2015, 04.22 PM IST
Vegetative patients show 'hidden consciousness'However, the tennis test is stronger evidence that the patient is indeed conscious, to the extent that they can follow commands using their...
17 Oct, 2014, 06.21 PM IST
- 4 Indian-American scientists receive US presidential award
Barack Obama has named four Indian-American scientists among 96 researchers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Early Career Awar...
24 Jul, 2012, 11.43 AM IST
- US presidential award for three Indian American scientists
Obama has named three Indian American scientists among 96 researchers as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists ...
24 Jul, 2012, 10.37 AM IST
‘Focus on basic science education’Prof Mriganka Sur, one of the top five experts on brain and cognitive science in the world, advises to keep using the brain to improve memo...
04 Jan, 2010, 03.23 AM IST