A Slow-Motion Earthquake Just Lasted 30 Years: What Scientists Found Beneath JapanGeophysicists have identified slow-slip events, releasing tectonic stress gradually over months or years without causing damage. Japan's Na...
28 Feb, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Why Do Some Frogs Survive Being Frozen Solid?Certain North American frogs, like the wood frog, possess a remarkable ability to survive being frozen solid each winter. Through a coordin...
20 Feb, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Deep Inside Earth, Rock Moves Slowly Like Liquid, and Now We Know WhyScientists now understand why seismic waves speed up near Earth's core. Extreme pressure and temperature cause solid mantle rock to flow sl...
15 Feb, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
ISRO unveils model of Bharatiya Antariksh StationIndia's space program is reaching new heights. ISRO revealed the Bharatiya Antariksh Station model. The first module launch is planned for ...
22 Aug, 2025, 06.42 PM IST
UN adopts convention on workplace biological hazardsThe first convention on protecting workers from the devastating impact of uncontrolled biological hazards was adopted at the United Nations...
15 Jun, 2025, 11.13 PM IST
Pope Francis suffers new breathing crises, is back on noninvasive ventilation, Vatican saysPope Francis experienced two new respiratory crises and was placed back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation due to excessive mucus in his...
04 Mar, 2025, 07.14 AM IST
Three astronauts enter China's space station module after successful launchEarlier in the day, the spacecraft lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China. Minutes later, the official at t...
05 Jun, 2022, 08.28 PM IST
COVID-19: Scientists develop new tool that may help decontaminate viruses in aerosolsOver the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, studies have found that the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 spreads via aerosols that can be generat...
30 Jan, 2021, 11.57 AM IST
Prof. Roddam Narasimha: The man whose insight paved the way for India's successful rocket programmeThe external panel was chaired by space and aeronautical expert Prof. Roddam Narasimha, whose key insights into the aerodynamics aspects pa...
15 Dec, 2020, 03.31 PM IST
Roddam Narasimha an outstanding scientist, personified best of India's tradition of knowledge and enquiry: PM ModiNarasimha made a mark in the field of aerospace engineering and as a fluid dynamicist. He taught aerospace engineering at the Indian Instit...
15 Dec, 2020, 11.05 AM IST
IIT Madras develops AI tech to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into languageIIT Madras researchers have developed an Artificial Intelligence technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into languag...
03 Feb, 2020, 02.01 PM IST
Mahindra Ecole Centrale launches supercomputer labThe college is a collaboration between Mahindra Educational Institutions, a subsidiary of Mahindra Group’s IT venture, Tech Mahindra, and E...
19 Sep, 2019, 05.38 PM IST
IIT-Guwahati researchers develop hand-held device to detect bacteria instantaneouslyBacterial infection is a common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
06 Aug, 2019, 02.44 PM IST
- Scientists unravel jumping strategies of spiders
London, May 9 (IANS) In a study that could lead to new generation of micro-robots inspired by mature, scientists have unlocked the secrets ...
09 May, 2018, 07.57 PM IST
When ace scientists like Rajesh Gokhale turn rookie entrepreneursScientists of distinction are setting up companies but with a difference — to help solve difficult problems of business and society.
28 Dec, 2015, 12.58 PM IST
China moves closer to developing supersonic submarine: ReportThe supercavitation, torpedo called Shakval was able to reach a speed of 370km or more - much faster than any other conventional torpedoes.
24 Aug, 2014, 03.11 PM IST
Collapse of West Antarctic ice sheet has begun: StudyUniversity of Washington researchers have used detailed topography maps and computer modelling to confirm that the sheet has started to thi...
15 May, 2014, 02.56 PM IST