In 1941, a Swiss engineer pulled burrs from his dog’s fur after a walk, and they weren’t just seeds: They revealed the idea behind VelcroOn a brisk afternoon in 1941, while walking through the countryside, Georges de Mestral had a lightbulb moment. His dog was covered in stub...
29 May, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
True North buys 25% stake in pharma co EmbioPrivate equity firm True North is investing approximately $50 million in Embio Ltd. Embio manufactures Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients fo...
27 May, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
China is using a bacteria to turn desert into fertile soil in just 10 monthsA groundbreaking technique from China transforms barren desert sand into fertile soil in just 10 months. Researchers use resilient cyanobac...
26 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
H-1B chill sets in; Flipkart doubles down on ShopsyUS demand for H-1B visas has slumped to a seven-year low amid steeper costs and Trump-era policy shifts. This and more in today’s ETtech To...
26 May, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Biotech startup StrainX Bioworks raises $13 million from Prime Venture, Leo Capital, othersStrainX Bioworks, a synthetic biology and precision fermentation startup, has raised $13 million to advance its biotechnology platform. The...
25 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Human urine becomes option for farmers in fertilizer supply crunchFrom chicken muck to human urine-based products and microbial solutions, growers are improvising to maintain crop yields. This shift, while...
23 May, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Living Supermaterial: What is the new plastic alternative scientists have created that is stronger, smarter, & fully biodegradable?Living Supermaterial: Indian scientists have developed a novel bacteria-grown cellulose material that could serve as a sustainable alternat...
23 May, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Why Some Parents in Finland Want Their Kids to Play in Dirt AgainA Finnish study transformed daycare playgrounds into biodiverse natural habitats, replacing traditional equipment with soil, plants, and fo...
11 May, 2026, 03.30 AM IST
Curb your overenthusiasm: Why India must avoid early overregulation while drafting rules for new techIndia faces a critical choice in regulating new industries like AI and genomics. Overly cautious, ex-ante regulations, similar to the histo...
10 May, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
Sun Pharma deal: Perception changer for Indian pharma sector? 10 pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 38%The Indian pharma sector made its initial global forays almost a quarter century ago. Companies sought out markets abroad, learnt to deal w...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
The One Thing in Your Bedroom That Quietly Collects Moisture All NightYour bed becomes a moisture zone each night. Breathing and sweating release water, trapped by bedding. This increases bedroom humidity, lea...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Indian judiciary of future cannot remain confined within imposing buildings: CJIIndia's top judge envisions a future judiciary beyond courtrooms. Justice will reach citizens directly, seamlessly integrated into their li...
13 Apr, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
The Kitchen Ingredients That Actually Remove SmellsLingering kitchen smells from cooking can be tackled naturally. Ingredients like mint, yogurt, and rosemary possess properties that break d...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
- Bose Institute to focus on quantum technology, synthetic biology in centenary year
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IANS) To mark its centenary, India's prestigious Bose Institute will bolster research in emerging areas of synthetic biolo...
29 Nov, 2016, 07.05 PM IST
Synthetic biology raises playing God fearsSynthetic biology is a giant leap forward for genetic engineering, triggering a heated global debate.
19 Oct, 2012, 02.11 AM IST
- Viruses turn out to be new apps of biology
Synthetic biology uses synthesised DNA to create biological functions not found in nature.
25 Jun, 2012, 01.22 AM IST