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Redesigned programmes can vastly improve TB treatment outcomes

Doubling the direct benefit transfer to Rs.1,000 per month, disbursing Rs.3,000 at the time of diagnosis, and nutrition support to TB patients can have a huge impact




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Black holes in Webb data allay threat to cosmology’s standard model

A new study challenges the findings of older ones that had concluded the universe had spiral galaxies sooner than expected




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Major Boeing-made communications satellite disintegrates in orbit

While Intelsat 33e had a history of issues while in orbit, its unexpected disintegration has heightened concerns about space junk




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Scientists develop supplement to protect bees from pesticides

The supplement is created with flavonoids, plant-derived secondary metabolites known for their health benefits.




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New genus of jumping spiders ‘Tenkana’ discovered in south India

Unlike related species that live in forests, Tenkana spiders prefer drier areas and ground habitats and have been found in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh 




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Harris or Trump? How US space policy will change under a new president

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have used their positions to prioritise leadership in space but with noticeably different styles and results




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ISRO-DBT ink deal to conduct biotechnology experiments in space station

Some of the experiments being mooted include how weightlessness can influence muscle loss on those in space, what kind of algae may be suitable as nutrients or to preserve food for longer




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Four astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing’s capsule trouble and Hurricane Milton

Four astronauts are back on Earth after a space station mission that lasted almost eight months




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Why is WHO cagey about publishing Meghalaya polio case details?

Despite knowing the results of the case on August 12, and the follow-up results of the child’s immunological profile and virus circulation in the community before mid-September, WHO has not published the news




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Is there any evidence of animal evolution in response to environmental changes caused by humans?




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Stem cell transplant recipients demystify the fate of donated stem cells




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When AI changes the way we do science, will we understand the results?

Letting AI shape the future of science may undermine hard-won progress in getting science to build public trust




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Insulin’s new upgrade: Can it truly prevent blood sugar lows?

Preclinical studies of an insulin candidate named NNC2215 have shown promise; this smart insulin can alter its own activity in response to glucose concentration in the body




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Stoneflies change colour in response to deforestation, suggesting humans can alter evolution

So far, researchers have observed fewer clear-cut examples of human-induced evolution in the wild than one might imagine.




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Astronomers just found complex carbon molecules in space – a step closer to deciphering the origins of life

A new study shows that complex organic molecules (with carbon and hydrogen) likely existed in the cold, dark gas cloud that gave rise to our Solar System.




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Rohini Godbole: a passion for high-energy physics, gender equity

Prof Godbole was a role model for young researchers, particularly women scientists struggling against gender bias and negative attitudes




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The Science Quiz | Deals to protect the planet




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The Rohini Godbole way of teaching, talking and engaging with students

Remembering the life and legacy of pioneering physicist Professor Rohini Godbole through the eyes of colleagues and students.




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WHO’s database on polio cases hides more than it reveals

Besides wild poliovirus cases, the WHO registry has data of only the circulating VDPV cases and not the cases that belong to the other two VDPV categories — iVDPV and aVDPV




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Why can’t light microscopes see inside cells?




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Model by Chennai, Pune team predicts birth weight from routine scans

Scientists say the model could reduce the need for multiple ultrasounds scans once it is validated at greater scale




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If tardigrades crowd-sourced their remarkable genes, can humans?

Tardigrades can survive hazardous radiation, extreme heat and cold, and can go for long periods without water; researchers are wondering if these abilities can be ‘transferred’




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Why were the Spain floods so deadly?

Flash floods in Spain devastate communities, leaving thousands displaced and authorities scrambling to provide relief and assistance.




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Mpox clade Ia has evolved to jump from humans to humans: new study

Researchers have found a surge in the prevalence of mutations that can be attributed to a protein family in the human body called APOBEC




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COP16: Will financial roadblocks continue to hinder conservation efforts? | Explained

While the highlight of COP16 was the engagement of Indigenous people and local communities, the event also raised red flags




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A guide to COP29 climate jargon




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Scientists uncover a magnetic misunderstanding about Uranus

Much of what we know is based on Voyager 2’s flyby of Uranus in 1986, but now it seems the probe visited at a time of unusual conditions




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Cracking the codes, at Penn

Challenging coding assignments, interesting projects and a happening social life… ALAGIAVANAN SARAVANAN writes about his academic journey at the University of Pennsylvania.




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Destination U.S. for STEM courses

The increase in the duration of the Optional Practical Training to 36 months is expected to provide better hands-on training opportunities to Indian students.




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Architecture, in the land of ideas

Field trips, hands-on experience and affordable tuition fee… Neelakshi Joshi writes about her PhD study in Germany.




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Gain a global understanding

International Relations makes for a great career and brings one closer to politics, culture and world economics.




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Indian-American Dr. Kinshuk named US university Dean




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Government keeps students guessing on Eamcet-III




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Tension on Central varsity campus after students stage protest

Earlier, three students hailing from Andhra Pradesh were allegedly assaulted




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‘Impart quality education and help students become employable’




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Anxiety can dent campus life

Anxiety, depression and social adjustment are challenges several students face in college. How can one resolve these issues?




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New app development course by IIT-M

The online app development course introduced by IIT Madras and tech-startup Hasura has received tremendous response.




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Deportation, indelible blot

Despite meticulous planning for study abroad, one could face deportation. Some tips on how this situation can be avoided.




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The brighter side of social media

Has it managed to redeem itself in the world of academics even while critics condemn it for distracting students?




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Designs for sustainability

Students of IIT Bombay are working towards an energy-efficient housing solution.




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The idea of ‘bread labour’

With book-learning displacing life-learning, physical labour seems to have lost the respectability it once commanded.




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Want number of Indian students in France to climb to 20,000 by 2025: French Minister

French Minister Catherine Colonna stressed that gender balance was a necessity in the field of education




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CUET-UG not to make board exams redundant, says UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar

UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar emphasises that board exams are not likely to be made irrelevant in light of the decline in pass percentage in CBSE class 12 exams this year




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Jimmy Carter, From Peanuts to Presidents / Filmhub

[Place of publication not identified] : Filmhub, [2024]




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Jack of all trades

Selvaraj Suthagar on how Abdul Kalam fired his imagination




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The Rope ladder

About 1,000 rural artisans find hope in Rope that has empowered them to face contemporary challenges



  • Money & Careers

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President honours grassroots innovators

15 national awards and one lifetime achievement award presented




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The Other Half - Gendered economics

Economic downturns impact women in more ways than they do men. Here's why.




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Desi Girl

At 23 she followed her dream, turned entrepreneur and set up a rural BPO. Saloni Malhotra speaks to Anusha Parthasarathy about DesiCrew's success and the team behind it




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Designer cocoon

Zaarga uses the Internet to weave a unique success tale. Payal Chhabria has the details...