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In 1787, William Smith began mapping England as a surveyor’s assistant; 28 years later, his travels produced the first geological map of an entire country, only for him to land in debtors’ prison- Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: 'Science has not yet mastered prophecy. We predict too much for the...' - inspiring quote by NASA Apollo 11 mission commander teaches life lessons on looking beyond tomorrow, planning, long-term thinking and why can’t science predict the future
- Earlier this year, Virginia Tech researchers heated discarded PVC for 3 hours at 158°F. Today, the process can turn the hard-to-recycle plastic into industrial lubricant, offering a new use for the 40 million tons produced each year
- In 1984, Texas A&M researchers developed Rio Red grapefruit using radiation-induced mutations. 42 years later, it accounts for around 75% of all grapefruits produced in Texas, becoming the state’s dominant varietyTexas's popular Rio Red grapefruit originated from radiation-induced mutations in 1984. This variety, developed at Texas A&M University, of...19 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
- Earlier this year, Los Angeles made 8 trips to Encino Reservoir searching for one endangered bird; they found none, but 60 wildlife species emerged before a 10-acre solar project moved aheadCity biologists made eight separate field trips to Encino Reservoir searching for one endangered songbird. They found zero Least Bell’s vir...19 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
- Pharma giant Cipla completes merger with wholly-owned subsidiary Inzpera Health SciencesPharmaceuticals giant Cipla announced its merger with Inzpera Healthsciences Limited on Wednesday. This consolidation aims for more efficie...19 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- NCERT reconstitutes textbook development team for Class 11, 12 political science; at least 4 members have RSS linksNCERT has formed a new team for Classes XI and XII political science textbooks. This team will be tasked with integrating Indian knowledge ...19 Aug, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- India's pharma sector must shift from cost competitiveness to innovation, global quality: ExpertsFor the growth of India's pharmaceutical sector, prioritizing innovation and advanced manufacturing is essential. Experts indicate that inc...18 Aug, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
- 18-year-old Texas student Ananya Gulur Nagendra builts an ant-powered food waste digester; it achieved 83% efficiencyAnanya Gulur Nagendra has created an ant-inspired system for managing food waste, achieving an impressive eighty-three percent efficiency i...17 Aug, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Jules Verne: 'Reality provides us with facts so romantic that imagination itself...'- Inspiring life lesson on reality, imagination and the extraordinary by the French author of classic science fiction adventures like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the SeaQuote of the Day by Jules Verne: Jules Verne's stories blended science and adventure, inspiring readers to find wonder in reality. He belie...17 Aug, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
- Fascinated by the word “biomass,” a seventh-grader in Texas made algae produce 77% more biofuel oils in just five days with a simple vitamin-and-salt experimentIn an innovative study, a budding student fascinated by the word 'biomass' delved into the promising world of algae as a source of biofuel....17 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- 10th-grade student turns coconut husk into a natural filter that can remove microplastics from seawaterA 10th-grade student in Hawaii began with a project to filter polluted seawater using coconut husks. Her research later found naturally occ...17 Aug, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
- India plans national sports medicine framework ahead of 2036 OlympicsIndia plans a national sports medicine framework for preventive athlete care. This initiative aims to standardize injury protocols and link...17 Aug, 2026, 01.30 AM IST
- 17-year-old Pennsylvania student Connor Hill wins $250,000 after computer algorithm solves decades-old geometry puzzle, identifying exactly 146 rare 3D shapesConnor Hill, a 17-year-old from Pennsylvania, has won the top $250,000 prize at the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search after using a cust...16 Aug, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Isaac Newton: “He who thinks half-heartedly will not believe in God but...” - Meaning, life lessons and the story of the genius who changed scienceIsaac Newton, known primarily as a ground-breaking scientist, was also an inquisitive theologian. His reflections imply that thoughtful con...16 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- Independence Day 2026: Meet the ‘Edison of India’ who studied science from magazines and shocked the British with his inventionsShankar Abaji Bhisey, often called “Edison of India”, was a pioneering Indian inventor who developed his interest in science through books ...14 Aug, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
- Indian physicist Deepak Dhar wins prestigious 2026 Dirac MedalPhysicist Deepak Dhar received the 2026 Dirac Medal for his statistical mechanics work. He shares the award with three other scientists for...12 Aug, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- US-based Amgen to open science and innovation center at Genome Valley in HyderabadAmgen will open a new science and innovation center in Hyderabad's Genome Valley. This facility is expected to become operational by the ye...11 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
- Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviews progress of ongoing works at Guwahati Science City in SonapurAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected ongoing work at Guwahati Science City. He announced an additional Rs 100 crore for new v...10 Aug, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
- In 1970, Sylvia Earle led five women into an underwater laboratory on a 14-day mission that helped strengthen the case for women in extreme-environment scienceThe year 1970 marked a groundbreaking moment when five female aquanauts embarked on a 14-day journey under the sea in the Tektite II projec...10 Aug, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
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