Evolutionary Science
An exceptionally well-preserved collection of fossils discovered in eastern Yunnan Province, China, has enabled researchers to solve a centuries-old riddle in the evolution of life on earth
Astrophysics
A signature in the X-ray light emitted by a highly magnetised dead star known as a magnetar suggests the star has a solid surface with no atmosphere.
Physics
Researchers have made a superconducting component from graphene that is quantum coherent and sensitive to magnetic fields.
Event
Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST) Dr. Srivari Chandrasekhar highlights the major themes and topics
Engineering Science
The technology called semi-confined unreinforced brick masonry (SC-URBM) can resolve the problem of spread of settlements in earthquake-prone areas.
Evolutionary Science
A fossil discovery from Scotland has provided new information on the early evolution of lizards, during the time of the dinosaurs.
Biotechnology
A fault in cells that form a key part of the immune system can be repaired with a pioneering gene editing technique.
Material Science
Researchers have developed a structure that can switch between stable shapes as needed while being remarkably simple to produce.
Bioengineering
Researchers have found a way for these microorganisms to effectively cross blood vessel walls and subsequently colonise a tumour.
Biomedical Science
Researchers have developed an ophthalmological device that can be used to diagnose some degenerative eye disorders long before the onset of the first symptoms.
Material Science
The discovery that light can trigger a brand new electro-catalytic mechanism of water electrolysis could improve affordability of hydrogen as source of clean energy.
Planetary Science
Seismologists have developed a new method to scan the deep interior of planets in our solar system to confirm whether they have a core at the heart of their existence.
Environmental Science
Based on new analyses of satellite data, scientists have found that hydrologic conditions that increase flash drought risk occur more often than current models predict.
Geological Science
Study offers new, sharper proof of early plate tectonics, flipping of geomagnetic poles
Microbial Science
Changes in local oxygen concentration have drastic impacts on whether microbial neighbors live or die in the presence of a common microbial by-product, nitric oxide (NO).
Geological Science
Scientists test method to date rock using strontium isotopes on Martian meteorite.
Chemical Engineering
Breakthrough could point way to new class of materials for electronics, devices.
Material Science
“Nature-inspired” materials hold promise for technology, medical treatments
Biology
Viral DNA in human genomes, embedded there from ancient infections, serve as antivirals that protect human cells against certain present-day viruses, according to new research.
Astrobiology
New study finds the chances of uncovering life on Mars are better than previously expected
