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New Delhi, Dec 24: Scientists at the Bose Institute, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have studied archaea -- a domain of ancient organisms -- to find clues to survival strategies of microorganisms by adapting to harsh conditions with the help of their toxin-antitoxin (TA) systems.

Chennai, Dec 23: The Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Madras on Monday launched a new research centre that aims to develop the next generation of AMOLED displays for smartphones, tablets, watches, and wearables.

New Delhi, Dec 23: NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is expected to make its record flyby of the Sun -- just 6.1 million km -- on Christmas Eve.

England, December 20: Artificial intelligence can provide important insights into how complex chemical mixes in rivers affect aquatic life, paving the path for more effective environmental protection.

New Delhi, Dec 20: Humanoid robotics technologies will soon transform healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and service industries by offering advanced dexterity, precision, and human-like capabilities, according to a report on Friday.

Washington, December 19: Threads has introduced a new feature aimed at improving how users share media on the platform.

Surat, Dec 15: While Surat has long been known for its textile, diamond and solar panel industry, the city will now be also known for the semiconductor industry, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil said on Sunday.

Tokyo, Dec 14: A team of researchers from Doshisha University in Japan on Saturday said that porous silicon oxide electrodes offer a breakthrough towards sustainable energy storage.

New Delhi, Dec 12: Scientists at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have developed novel flexible near-infrared plasmonic devices for wearable sensors and medical imaging tools.

Los Angeles, Dec 11: NASA engineers have completed investigations on the agency's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter which was permanently grounded on the Red Planet since its last flight in January this year.

Chennai, Dec 10: In a significant feat, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Tuesday released the most detailed 3D high-resolution images of the foetal brain.

Canberra, Dec 10: Australia's national science agency has announced a new venture aimed at fighting disease-spreading mosquitoes.

Guwahati, Dec 9: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed an advanced biological method to convert methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) into cleaner biofuels using methanotrophic bacteria.

Linkoping, December 8: "Our results have no clear or direct application right now. It's basic research that lays the foundation for future technologies in quantum information and quantum computers. There's enormous potential for complete discoveries in many different research fields," said Guilherme B Xavier, a researcher in quantum communication at Linkoping University, Sweden.

Hong Kong, Dec 8: Researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) on Sunday said they have discovered a new vortex electric field with the potential to enhance future electronic, magnetic and optical devices.

Hyderabad, Dec 7: Twenty-three agricultural scientists from six countries in Asia and Africa have been trained in using modern modeling tools by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) under the CGIAR Initiative on Sustainable Intensification of Mixed Farming Systems (SI-MFS).

New Delhi, Dec 6: India's remarkable geographical diversity can help transmit quantum signals into space for much efficient satellite-based quantum communications, researchers from Bengaluru-based Raman Research Institute (RRI) said on Friday.

Hyderabad, Dec 6: A new genetic research on Nicobarese indicates their significant ancestral connection with Austroasiatic populations across South and Southeast Asia.

New Delhi, Dec 4: US scientists have developed a new CRISPR toolkit to boost the treatment of genetic disorders.

New Delhi, Dec 4: Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, have identified the potential of Janus Sb2XSX' monolayers as promising materials for next-generation electronic devices.

New Delhi, Dec 4: A team of researchers from Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based platform that can transform the search for molecules promoting healthy ageing.

Tokyo, November 30: Tokyo Metropolitan University researchers employed long-term skin conductance measurements to distinguish between emotions. Volunteers were given videos representing frightening scenarios, family bonding, and humour, while their skin conductance was measured.

New York, Nov 24: A team of scientists has uncovered newer parts of the brain, that support social interactions, and are connected to and in constant communication with the ancient amygdala region -- a discovery which can help treat psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression.

Sydney, Nov 23: Australian researchers have discovered the oldest direct evidence of hot water activity on Mars, revealing that the planet may have once been habitable.

New Delhi, Nov 22: An international team of scientists from India and the US have decoded the mysterious source behind fiery hot gas around the Milky Way galaxy.

New Delhi, Nov 22: Using technology can help mitigate food waste -- a critical challenge for India's foodservice industry -- and also promote sustainable practices, according to a report on Friday.

New Delhi, Nov 20: Researchers from the Bose Institute, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, have identified a new microbe responsible for reverting sesame flowers to a vegetative state.

New Delhi, Nov 20: Russian Oil Company Rosneft, which carried out five expeditions in the north of Krasnoyarsk Territory in 2024 as part of its “Tamura” corporate biodiversity conservation programme, has found 60 rare bird species and has taken count of the polar bear and wild reindeer population.

New Delhi, Nov 20: Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX has successfully aced the sixth test flight of its huge Starship rocket early on Wednesday. However, it failed to repeat the “booster catch”.

New Delhi, Nov 15: US space agency NASA has partnered with Microsoft to develop an easier-to-access and user-friendly Artificial Intelligence-based chatbot that can help people decode scientific data about Earth.

New Delhi, Nov 15: Generational Artificial intelligence (AI) models like ChatGPT can boost patient flow and reduce paper use, but may not help hospitals avoid huge carbon emissions, according to research released at the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Friday.

Baku, Nov 13: People forcibly displaced are increasingly finding themselves on the front line of the global climate crisis, according to a report released.

Sydney, Nov 12: Australian researchers have found a way to make stronger and crack-resistant concrete using scrap carpet fibres in a breakthrough for sustainable construction.

Guwahati, Nov 11: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a groundbreaking method to remove ammonium from wastewater by using a combination of microalgae and bacteria.

Chennai, Nov 11: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Monday announced a collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for research in �EUR�Fluid and Thermal Sciences'.

Jerusalem, Nov 7: Israeli researchers have developed a software package that enables computers to perform processing directly in memory, bypassing the central processing unit (CPU), the Israel Institute of Technology said in a statement on Thursday.

New Delhi, Nov 7: After a historic test flight of Starship last month, SpaceX on Thursday announced the sixth, aiming to launch on November 18.

Kochi, Nov 5: From early detection of algal blooms to feed broadcasting in mariculture to rescue operations during emergency situations, drone technology is expected to revolutionise India's marine fisheries sector.

New Delhi, Nov 1: An international team of scientists, led by those from Bose Institute, Kolkata, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have devised an experiment for testing the domain of validity of quantum theory.

New Delhi, Oct 30: A team of scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, has developed a novel ink with enhanced security features to stop counterfeiting in currency, certificates, branded goods and medicines, the Ministry of Science & Technology said on Wednesday.

New Delhi, Oct 29: Researchers from Bose Institute, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in Kolkata, have developed a new way to create hydrogels using tiny protein fragments of just five amino acids from the SARS-CoV-1 virus.

Bengaluru, October 23: The Tech giant Meta on Wednesday hosted a 'Build with AI Summit' in Bengaluru. The event highlights a thriving developer ecosystem, combined with a rapidly growing talent pool, is setting the stage for a revolution in AI-powered digital transformation.

Toronto, Oct 18: A team of researchers, led by an Indian-origin scientist, has discovered new function of a protein that may treat age-related illnesses.

Sydney, Oct 17: Australian researchers have discovered why mRNA vaccines can cause side effects such as headaches and fevers in a breakthrough, that they said could help improve the efficacy of vaccines.

Washington, October 16: Researchers at Colorado State University discovered an alternative way for studying alterations during the DNA replication process in lab settings using genetically modified yeast. The novel methodology provides a clearer picture than current pharmacological methods for understanding cell cycle arrest, a fundamental mechanism critical to cancer treatment and genetic concerns.

Seoul, Oct 17: A group of South Korean scientists has discovered electronic crystallites in a solid material for the first time in the world, which is expected to help make progress in studies on high-temperature superconductivity, the science ministry said on Thursday.

Seoul, Oct 16: A group of South Korean scientists has discovered electronic crystallites in a solid material for the first time in the world, which is expected to help make progress in studies on high-temperature superconductivity, the science ministry said on Wednesday.

San Francisco, Oct 12: Aviation giant Boeing is laying off nearly 10 per cent of its workforce, around 17,000 jobs, as it makes structural changes to stay competitive.

Wellington, Oct 8: International researchers have made important updates to an open-source software tool designed to evaluate earthquake forecasts.

Arizona, October 6: A recent study by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and the University of California Davis Health discovered a new target for developing a medication to treat atrial fibrillation, the most prevalent kind of irregular heart rhythm.

New Delhi, Oct 5: A team of researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to discover existing drugs to help patients suffering from chronic pain.

New Delhi, Oct 4: Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, an autonomous institution of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have created an artificial synaptic device that emulates the behaviour of biological synapses to transform information technology through more efficient computing models.

Zurich, October 2: Endosymbiosis is a remarkable biological phenomenon in which one creature resides within another. Such an unconventional partnership is usually advantageous to both parties. Even in human bodies, we find evidence of such cohabitation: mitochondria, the cells' powerhouses, originated from an ancient endosymbiosis. Bacteria long ago invaded and colonized other cells. This coexistence created the groundwork for mitochondria, which are found in the cells of plants, animals, and fungi.

Kumamoto September 30: A pioneering study undertaken by a Kumamoto University research team shed light on the crucial role of TRMT10A, a tRNA methylation enzyme, in sustaining brain function. The findings show how TRMT10A deficiency reduces specific transfer RNA (tRNA) levels in the brain, altering protein synthesis and affecting synapse structure and function.

New Delhi, Sep 28: A team of Indian researchers from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) and Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru -- autonomous institutes under Department of Science and Technology (DST) -- have unravelled new method to create nanostructures for use in biomedicine and electronics.

New Delhi, Sep 27: Facing a barrage of hardware and software complaints related to its flagship electric scooter amid inflated valuation, there is no respite for Ola Electric's share which lost nearly 8 per cent in five trading sessions this week - touching its lowest at Rs 101 apiece on Friday during the intra-day trade.

New Delhi, Sep 25: Using 100 years of daily records of the Sun at the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), an autonomous institute of DST, have succeeded in mapping, for the very first time, the variation in the rotation speed of the Sun's chromosphere -- from the equator right up to its polar regions.

New Delhi, Sep 24: Researchers at IIT Delhi have demonstrated one such technique on a commercially available polymeric material called Cyclic Transparent Optical Polymer (CYTOP), which may open new ways of developing advanced electronic devices for inherent data storage and encryption.

Canberra, Sep 23: Australian researchers have discovered new cells in a world-first that they say could enhance future human tissue repair and generation.

New Delhi, Sep 23: Researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, an autonomous institute of Department of Science and Technology (DST) have developed catalytic droplets that can lead to faster chemical reactions and help accelerate drug development and lower healthcare costs.