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05/08/2017

Hyderabad scientists break ground, map all dengue strains

Study advances scope for a cost-effective diagnostic test and speedy treatment

02/08/2017

Pushpa Mitra Bhargava: Man of science who never bowed down to authority

One of the most outstanding biological scientists in India, Pushpa Mitra Bhargava was a perennial and powerful dissenter and never bowed down to authority. He was suffering from multiple health problems. He is survived by a son and a daughter.

01/08/2017

New tech to treat anti-ageing in human cells, benefit progeria treatment

Scientists have developed a new technology that can reverse ageing and rejuvenate human cells, an advance that may help treat progeria - a disorder that causes children to age too quickly. Researchers at Houston Methodist Research Institute in the US studied cells from children with progeria.

01/08/2017

Scientists develop new optical device that can detect drugs, explosives

Scientists have developed a new light-based sensor that can help detect drugs in blood, traces of explosives in the environment as well as track diseases. The new sensor works with light in the mid-infrared band of the electromagnetic spectrum for most remote controls and night-vision.

01/08/2017

Indian scientists use tiny bubbles to draw plastic circuits

Indian scientists have found a way to use micro-bubbles to draw complex plastic circuits with lasers, an advance that may lead to low-cost flexible electronic devices. Solution-printed electronics is one of the fastest growing areas in the industry primarily due to its very low cost and flexibility.

29/07/2017

Dr Harshvardhan launches Sagar Vani An Integrated Information Dissemination System

Dr. Harshvardhan launches Sagar Vani" - An Integrated Information Dissemination System

29/07/2017

The poet of science: Jayant Narlikar’s tribute to Prof Yash Pal

Throughout his active life as a scientist, administrator and populariser of science, Prof. Yash Pal, who died Monday night at 90 years of age, was much decorated and felicitated.

29/07/2017

India-born Anantha Chandrakasan is new dean of MIT’s engineering school

Anantha Chandrakasan has been named the dean of MIT’s School of Engineering effective 1 July, succeeding Ian Waitz

29/07/2017

Singapore scientists brew probiotic beer

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have brewed up a beer containing probiotic bacteria that can improve gut health and boost the immune system

29/07/2017

Scientists set sail to unlock secrets of ‘lost continent’ Zealandia

Scientists are attempting to unlock the secrets of the “lost continent” of Zealandia, setting sail on Friday to investigate the huge underwater landmass east of Australia

29/07/2017

Scientist tells students to think out of box

Dr Tej Pratap said there were various dimensions of science other than to be a doctor and lecturer.

29/07/2017

Play with science

Birla Industrial and Technological Museum (BITM) recently hosted a show called ‘Science Circus’ to get the grey matter of school students running.

29/07/2017

Scientists find sunscreen potential in Antarctic plants | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis

Scientists find sunscreen potential in Antarctic plants - Scientists in Chile have discovered molecules in two species of Antarctic flowers that protect the plants from solar radiation and could potentially be used in products such as sunscreen for humans and protection for vulnerable crops.

27/07/2017

Posthumous honour for pioneer researcher Rajeshwari Chatterjee

More than 60 years ago, when the late Rajeshwari Chatterjee joined the Department of Communication Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), she was the only woman faculty member at the i

26/07/2017

A half-kilometre manned sea dive in the making

Scientists working on submersible hope to go deeper in future

26/07/2017

New type of bio-compatible battery invented by researchers

Scientists have invented an entirely new kind of bio-compatible battery. The battery developed by researchers at University of Maryland in the US does the opposite. It moves electrons around in the device to deliver energy that is a flow of ions.

26/07/2017

Scientists dim sunlight, suck up carbon dioxide to cool planet | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis

Scientists dim sunlight, suck up carbon dioxide to cool planet - Scientists are sucking carbon dioxide from the air with giant fans and preparing to release chemicals from a balloon to dim the sun's rays as part of a climate engineering push to cool the planet.

25/07/2017

Stars in his eyes, galaxies in his sights

His pioneering work in satellite technology without doubt eclipses his significant contribution to development of rocketry.

25/07/2017

Zebrafish may hold clues to healing spinal injuries

Scientists have pinpointed key molecules that prompt damaged nerve fibres in zebrafish to regenerate themselves

25/07/2017

New type of bio-compatible battery invented

Scientists have invented an entirely new kind of bio-compatible battery which produces the same kind of ion-based electrical energy as used by human

25/07/2017

Experimental HIV vaccine is well-tolerated in adults

Researchers have found that an investigational HIV vaccine regimen was well-tolerated and generated immune responses

25/07/2017

Human antibodies produced in lab to treat diseases

Scientists have developed a method to artificially produce specific human antibodies which can be used to treat a wide range of diseases

25/07/2017

Professor Yash Pal, eminent scientist, passes away

His body will be cremated at the Lodhi Road electric crematorium here at 3 pm, his family announced in an obituary notice.

25/07/2017

Moon could be wetter than thought, say scientists

The Moon, long thought to be a dry, inhospitable orb, hosts surprisingly large sub-surface water reserves.

25/07/2017

Our brains always plan one step ahead of our bodies when we walk

A brief glimpse of upcoming terrain one stride ahead of time enables your brain to make sure your next footfall hits the right spot

25/07/2017

Prof Udupi Ramachandra Rao: A pioneer who put India in the big league of space | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis

Prof Udupi Ramachandra Rao: A pioneer who put India in the big league of space - From India's first satellite to the proposed solar mission, Prof Udupi Ramachandra Rao played a stellar role in shaping key space programmes that put the country in the big league of space. An internationally acclaimed…

25/07/2017

Indira Gandhi Prize for popularisation of science for Bagla | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis

Indira Gandhi Prize for popularisation of science for Bagla - Science journalist Pallava Bagla was today awarded the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for popularisation of science.

25/07/2017

No cut in funds for pure science by Karnataka govt, Minister | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis

No cut in funds for pure science by Karnataka govt, Minister - As the momentum is gaining for the proposed all India march by the scientific community on August 9, Karnataka government today said there will be no cut in funds towards pure science and related research and development work from its si...

"..A database of U.S.-based inventors, their inventions and technologies relevant to India needs to be created..."

25/07/2017

Bilateral catalyst

"..A database of U.S.-based inventors, their inventions and technologies relevant to India needs to be created..."

American cooperation in science, technology and innovation will help India’s start-up ecosystem

24/07/2017

IIT-B develops coloured nano coating for solar cells

Can be integrated into window panes, façades, shingles

"A workaholic, Dr. Rao was active until about two weeks back in his office at Antariksh Bhavan, recalled ISRO Publicatio...

24/07/2017

U.R. Rao, genial genius of ISRO

"A workaholic, Dr. Rao was active until about two weeks back in his office at Antariksh Bhavan, recalled ISRO Publications and Public Relations Director Deviprasad Karnik."

He gave the country its first spacecraft

24/07/2017

UR Rao, the man who never stopped contributing to space science

UR Rao’s demise brings down the curtains on one of the most glorious chapters of Indian space science

24/07/2017

The many contributions of U.R. Rao

Rao was the fourth Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) during its critical formative years between 1984 and 1994.

24/07/2017

Former ISRO Chairman U R Rao passes away at 85

First Indian space scientist to be inducted into the prestigious ‘Satellite Hall of Fame’ in Washington DC

24/07/2017

US biologists discover three new toad species

US biologists have discovered three new species of toads living in Nevada's Great Basin in an expansive survey of the 190,000 square miles ancient lake.

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