A major leadership transition appears imminent in Karnataka, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expected to resign on Thursday, paving the way for Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to take over the state’s top post after intense consultations within the Congress leadership. According to multiple reports and party sources, Siddaramaiah has sought an appointment with Governor Thaawarchand […]
Lakes do far more than support fish, birds and recreation — they also act as crucial natural filters that remove excess nitrogen from water systems. However, new research led by scientists at the University of Basel and Eawag has found that climate change may significantly weaken this purification process, potentially triggering wider ecological consequences that […]
Unearthed in Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, Labrujasuchus expectatus—the ‘Witch Croc’—highlights the weirdness of life at the dawn of the dinosaurs and the legacy and ongoing discoveries at an iconic site 20 years into excavation In the Triassic, the modern animals we know were just beginning to diversify into a menagerie of forms and body plans […]
Diamond’s importance in science extends far beyond its brilliance and luxury appeal. Researchers value the material for its exceptional hardness, remarkable ability to conduct heat, and transparency across much of the light spectrum. About 20 years ago, scientists uncovered another surprising property: under specific conditions, diamond can behave as a superconductor, allowing electrical current to […]
Ocean acidification is doing more than damaging coral reefs — it may also be disrupting the social behaviour that helps reef fish survive, according to a new study by researchers at University of Adelaide. ( What is Ocean acidification: When humans burn fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas, large amounts of CO₂ are […]
Sand clouds form every morning but clear up by nightfall on WASP-94A b, a well-studied gas giant in a constellation located nearly 700 light years away from Earth. The research, which uses data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), is among the first to detect cloud cycles on a Hot Jupiter exoplanet. By isolating the […]
A new large-scale study led by a research team from the Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change has found that wildlife responds not only to how humans reshape their habitats, but also to the simple presence of humans — and sometimes in surprising ways. Even small changes in how people move through environments can significantly affect animal […]
Secretary Rubio briefs PM on the sustained progress in bilateral cooperation. Secretary Rubio shares US perspective on various regional and global issues. PM reaffirms India’s consistent support for peace efforts and reiterates the call for peaceful resolution of the conflicts. PM conveys warm greetings to President Trump. The U.S. Secretary of State, H.E. Mr. Marco […]
A group of Indian school students will travel to Japan next week under the Sakura Science Programme 2026, an academic exchange initiative aimed at exposing young learners to advanced scientific research and technological innovation. The delegation was formally flagged off on Friday by the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Union Ministry of […]
A new study by researchers at Edith Cowan University has explored why many university students listen to music while studying and whether it actually improves concentration or becomes a distraction. The research, led by Lindsey Cooke, surveyed more than 220 university students about their habits of listening to music while reading for academic purposes. The […]
Gold’s legendary resistance to tarnish may owe as much to the behavior of its surface atoms as to the metal’s chemical properties, according to a new study by researchers at Tulane University. The study, published in Physical Review Letters, found that atoms on certain gold surfaces spontaneously rearrange themselves into protective patterns that sharply reduce […]
Indian Railways is increasingly deploying advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, drones and CCTV surveillance systems to strengthen the safety and security of trains, passengers, station premises and the country’s vast railway network. The Railway Ministry on Wednesday held a high-level security review meeting in New Delhi, bringing together senior officials and field officers from […]
The National Zoological Park on Wednesday launched its Summer Vacation Programme (SVP) 2026 at the zoo’s Education Centre, drawing enthusiastic participation from students across the Delhi-NCR region. Held under the Mass Mobilisation Campaign for Mission LiFE and aligned with the World Environment Day theme, “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.”, the initiative seeks […]
Researchers have developed a cost-effective, efficient thermal energy storage material that can significantly improve the efficiency of thermal batteries used in concentrated solar power plants and industrial waste heat recovery systems. Effective thermal energy storage (TES) systems are essential for efficient utilization of concentrated solar power (CSP) and capturing industrial waste heat. Scientists are trying […]
Multi-year La Niña events — so-called “double-dip” or even “triple-dip” La Niñas — are becoming more common. But why do these events persist for multiple years in the first place? Researchers from the Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology and the University of Hawaii discovered two distinct pathways that can lead to long-lasting La Niña conditions and highlighted […]
Reversible glue technology goes electric A collaboration between electrical and chemical engineers at Newcastle University is responsible for a reversible glue that can change how we recycle electronic waste. The team has already demonstrated reversible adhesive technology with wide applicability in general packaging applications, but this new glue is electrically conductive. This means that it […]
Controlling heat flow is a major challenge for many technologies. In electronic and photonic devices, for example, heat dissipation can limit the performance and efficiency, as well as their potential for further miniaturisation. At the same time, two-dimensional (2D) materials, which are made of layers just a few atoms thick, have emerged as a promising platform […]
A new scientific review has highlighted a growing shift in anti-aging research toward highly targeted therapies designed to remove harmful senescent cells while preserving those that play beneficial roles in the body. The review, published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on May 4, 2026, examines the complex role of cellular senescence in aging and age-related […]
For decades, scientists have struggled to explain one of the biggest mysteries in human evolution: why nearly 90 per cent of people across cultures are right-handed, while no other primate species shows such a strong population-wide preference. A new study led by researchers at the University of Oxford suggests the answer may be tied to […]
Jaggery, commonly known as gur, is a traditional, unrefined, natural sweetener. It is produced by concentrating sugarcane juice without the use of chemicals. Often called “medicinal sugar”, it is nutritionally comparable to honey. Jaggery is widely consumed across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean under various local names. It is valued for its natural origin, traditional processing methods, and […]