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Tewari flags ‘meagre’ research funding for Chandigarh

MP Tewari further pointed out the lack of significant investment in fourth industrial revolution technologies such as robotics, genomics, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductor research, and the Internet of Things. (File)
Published on Apr 02, 2026 04:22 am IST

Strengthening the three pillars of scientific research integrity

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Published on Jan 28, 2026 12:11 pm IST

Founder praises Deepinder Goyal's Temple device, calls it 'wild and fascinating'

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal was recently seen wearing the device during a podcast appearance.
Updated on Jan 05, 2026 05:53 pm IST

Spice of life: Romancing the moon to rise of rationality

In childhood, we opened our eyes to established myths about the moon, and being innocent at heart, we believed them all, whether it was the old woman spinning her wheel or the rabbit sitting cozily in the crescent moon. (HT File)
Published on Oct 10, 2025 06:44 am IST

In a first, cargo flight from Goa to resupply India’s Antarctica mission

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Published on Oct 03, 2025 04:54 pm IST

Trump casts shadow over Nobels as prize-awarding body warns academic freedom at risk

Trump casts shadow over Nobels as prize-awarding body warns academic freedom at risk
Published on Oct 03, 2025 03:59 pm IST

Profs Sen, George get GD Birla award for Scientific Research

Union minister of communications and development of north eastern region, Jyotiraditya Scindia (right), and president of the KK Birla Foundation, Shobhana Bhartia (left), with professors Subi Jacob George (2nd from right) and Aditi Sen De — winners of the GD Birla Award for Scientific Research for 2023 and 2024 — in New Delhi on Friday. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Aug 02, 2025 06:54 am IST

Health Talk: Funding crisis threatens global HIV response, public health efforts

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The report highlights the impact that sudden, large-scale funding cuts from international donors are having on countries most affected by HIV. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representative photo)
Published on Jul 12, 2025 04:22 pm IST

Venki Ramakrishnan: “The source of funding might distort research priorities”

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Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan (Kerala Literature Festival)
Published on Jul 08, 2025 07:27 am IST

Sleeping on ISS most difficult task: Shubhanshu

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
Published on Jul 05, 2025 07:10 am IST

The US has world-class scientific talent. The rest of the world is hoping to lure that away

The US has world-class scientific talent. The rest of the world is hoping to lure that away
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:14 pm IST

Trump’s attack on science is growing fiercer and more indiscriminate

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Published on May 22, 2025 08:37 am IST

NASA astronaut's unique way of wearing pants in space delights internet

Currently, Don Pettit is a flight engineer and a member of the Expedition 72 crew.
Published on Feb 24, 2025 06:57 pm IST

NavIC’s hurdles project govt’s reluctance to fund innovation

NavIC’s hurdles project govt’s reluctance to fund innovation
Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:20 am IST

Harvard, University of Chicago caution faculty amid Trump order

A directive from the Trump administration intends to pause federal grants and loans, threatening to disrupt higher education funding, especially for scientific research. (Photo credit: AFP)
Updated on Jan 30, 2025 08:07 am IST

Scientists fear underfunded Argentina research on verge of collapse

Scientists fear underfunded Argentina research on verge of collapse
Published on Oct 01, 2024 07:03 am IST

Perils of promoting an anti-vaccination scare

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The mRNA vaccines too have had their share of “scare”, with myocarditis and pericarditis (inflammation of heart muscle and its covering layer) reported among some persons who received the vaccines. Young males were identified as a high-risk group. (For Representation)
Published on May 28, 2024 10:07 pm IST

Scientists study levels of toxic mercury in Antarctic seals, whales

A leopard seal
Published on Feb 07, 2024 10:22 am IST

IISER Bhopal develops effective material to break down chemical warfare agents

The IISER, Bhopal research team comprising of Shilpi Jaiswal, Madhurima Sarkar, Dr. Arkaprabha Giri & Prof. Abhijit Patra
Published on Jan 04, 2024 03:59 pm IST

Researchers of IISER Bhopal conduct first-ever genome-sequencing of Jamun plant

The IISER Bhopal research team led by Dr. Vineet K. Sharma, includes Manohar Singh Bisht, Abhishek Chakraborty, and Shruti Mahajan.
Published on Dec 07, 2023 09:32 am IST

Researchers give insight into connection between neuroinflammation, Alzheimer's

Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers findings were published in Nature Communications and have substantial implications for the development of microglia-centered therapies for Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses.
Published on Dec 04, 2023 02:16 pm IST

High-dose Covid treatment less effective in India than Europe: Lancet study

The study looked at how well a strong dose of dexamethasone worked for COVID-19 patients.
Updated on Nov 27, 2023 06:14 pm IST

IIT Mandi devises solution for implant safety with antibacterial coating

According to this research, the antibacterial performance remains stable for over 30 days without any leaching from the implant surfaces.
Published on Nov 07, 2023 07:04 pm IST

Nations sign declaration on AI in UK; recognise some risks as ‘catastrophic’

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to journalists upon his arrival for the second day of the UK Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Summit at Bletchley Park, in central England. (AFP)
Published on Nov 03, 2023 07:34 pm IST

ISRO chief meets late MS Swaminathan's family: ‘His passion.. drives all of us’

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath
Published on Oct 15, 2023 10:21 pm IST

Five challenges that can choke Biden presidency

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his economic agenda at Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland, U.S. September 14, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
Published on Oct 10, 2023 10:00 pm IST

Prized Science | Exploring the leagues under the sea; Seeking the right equation

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Rajnish Kumar, professor of chemical engineering at IIT Madras
Published on Sept 28, 2023 01:06 pm IST

Scientifically Speaking | Sniffing out cancer with insect detectives

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A study turned the ants into mobile biological cancer detectors.
Published on Sept 06, 2023 03:00 pm IST

The Art and Science of Fitness | How to bridge the gap in intention and habit

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Intention is a good starting point because without it you can’t get anywhere, but we need to figure out how to convert our intentions into actions.
Updated on Aug 15, 2023 11:25 am IST

Weird Science | Wriggling worms and the state between life and death

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Panagrolaimus kolymaensis, revived after 46,000 years
Published on Aug 04, 2023 09:00 pm IST