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

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.

This week’s Sci-Five quiz is on drones.

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

As the maximum phase of the current solar cycle approaches, continuously monitoring the Sun with Aditya’s VELC payload is expected to provide valuable scientific data

In a new study, fungi that lacked the Sre1 protein were found to be highly sensitive to nickel; the gene that encodes for this protein is conserved in all animals, including humans

India has 450 companies making components to build and launch satellites, but ISRO’s vision requires new players, young talent, a thriving start-up ecosystem and large-scale investment from government and private sector

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’

RNA editing is in its nascent stage, yet there are already at least 11 biotechnology companies worldwide developing RNA editing methods for a range of diseases

Tens of thousands of new seeds from around the world arrived at the seed vault on Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, in mid-October 2024.

The acronym dominating this year's summit is NCQG - which stands for the New Collective Quantified Goal.

While a lightning strike occurs between a cloud and an object on or near the ground, it takes the path of least resistance, which means it moves towards the closest object with the highest electric potential

The conference has been organised since 2005 by the Swadeshi Vijnana Andolana by joining hands with universities, and research and development institutions in Karnataka

New studies advance our understanding of how birds produce their colourful displays – and how these traits have evolved.

When a company buys carbon offsets, it pays a project elsewhere to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on its behalf – by planting trees, for example, or generating renewable energy

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

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.

In schools, can at least one period a week be dedicated to an explicit discussion on values?

Baking is all about the ability, artistry and knowing the right ways to make a sugar-lover happy.

Who are we really when we are alone? Can we be free of the need for external voices to discipline us, as we see the true joy of what we are doing?

Trends indicate women are inclined to taking up IT jobs. They can do well in non-IT disciplines too. But, to ensure a long-term career, here’s what they should consider before choosing an engineering branch.

No seats in BA(Hons) Political Science, BA (Hons) Sociology in general category in many colleges

Earlier, three students hailing from Andhra Pradesh were allegedly assaulted

These companies, most of them startups, were blacklisted for one year.

The classroom is no picnic. But each year, each day can be an opportunity for discovering oneself.

ROHAN SHUKLA writes about how his internship at Wipro helped him hone his skills and gain experience.

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

The Prime Minister also urged the students to actively participate in sports and aim for gold medals in Tokyo Olympics in 2020.