"Continuously working to encourage research, innovation": PM Modi extends wishes on National Science DayPrime Minister Narendra Modi marked National Science Day by highlighting the government's commitment to fostering research and innovation a...
28 Feb, 2024, 10.09 AM IST
Isro’s XPoSat to lift off today to study X-rays' sourcesThe satellite will seek to understand the sources of x-rays and study blackholes. The satellite is set for launch on board the Polar Satell...
01 Jan, 2024, 06.01 AM IST
Gigantic 'ocean' near Earth's core discovered by scientists. Read to know moreAccording to an international study, scientists have found a three times larger reservoir than all the oceans on Earth's core. A zone of wa...
12 Oct, 2022, 09.47 PM IST
Anna Mani's 104th birth anniversary: Google dedicates doodle to Indian physicist & meteorologistAnna Mani was instrumental in setting up weather monitoring stations across India.
23 Aug, 2022, 12.15 PM IST
View: Celebrating India's progress, leadership in scienceIndia's journey from the beginning of time is dotted with consequential events, each of which added to the idea of India in a very unique a...
14 Jul, 2022, 01.08 AM IST
IISc researchers working on COVID-19 detection using Raman spectroscopy, artificial intelligenceRaman Spectroscopy is a non-destructive chemical analysis technique which provides detailed information about chemical structure, phase and...
06 Dec, 2020, 01.09 PM IST
Small, handheld device called 'VIRRION' can be used to capture and identify virusesKnown viruses, such as H5N1, Zika and Ebola have caused widespread illness and death.
24 Dec, 2019, 06.07 PM IST
Contact lenses contribute to microplastic pollution20 Aug, 2018, 12.19 PM IST
- NASA develops new tool to fast-track search for alien life
Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) To push its search for life in alien terrains, NASA has developed a new spectroscopy instrument designed to detec...
21 Dec, 2017, 01.42 PM IST
Will the real whisky glass please stand up? New handheld device can spot fake alcoholThe devices give highly accurate chemical analysis of objects and contents beneath concealing surfaces.
25 Sep, 2017, 11.01 AM IST
- Decoded: Why rubbing a balloon on your hair makes it stick
New York, Aug 30 (IANS) Scientists have found why rubbing two materials, such as a balloon on hair causes static electricity to charge the ...
30 Aug, 2017, 07.17 PM IST
- Mars 2020 rover to use X-ray techniques to find signs of life
Paris, Aug 17 (IANS) NASA's Mars 2020 rover mission, which aims look for signs of past life on the Red Planet, will use smart X-ray techniq...
17 Aug, 2017, 02.09 PM IST
- World's lightest watch created using graphene
The RM 50-03 watch was made using a unique composite incorporating graphene to manufacture a strong but lightweight new case to house the d...
17 Jan, 2017, 12.25 PM IST
Life on Earth may have started 4.1 billion years ago"Life on Earth may have started almost instantaneously. With the right ingredients, life seems to form very quickly," added Harrison.
20 Oct, 2015, 01.00 PM IST
New technique may help detect life on MarsVisits to Mars by unmanned probes from NASA and the European Space Agency have found evidence that a prime condition for life once may have...
17 May, 2015, 04.25 PM IST
- Raman spectroscopy modulated for broader medical application
With the advent of lasers for excitation, this analytical technique has been applied in many disciplines like mineral investigations.
20 Feb, 2013, 05.04 PM IST
- Toxic traffic metals pollute air
Particles of toxic metals, generated by cars, may not only contaminate the air but also seep under the asphalt and harm the adjacent soil a...
26 Feb, 2012, 05.53 PM IST