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Peru’s iron-rich, biofortified potato being developed for India, to undergo testing before wider use

Variety has been developed by Peru’s International Potato Center and its genetic material shared with Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s Central Potato Research Institute.

‘Mars’ in Ladakh—2 scientists enter space bubble to test human endurance for interplanetary missions

Aerospace engineer Rahul Mogalapalli and astrobiologist Yaman Akot's 10-day mission at HOPE station marks a significant step towards India’s human space exploration ambitions.

India has ‘talent’ but not enough science funding, opportunities—Physics Nobel laureates in Bengaluru

Duncan Haldane & David Gross spoke at Quantum India summit on plugging brain drain, calling for higher investment and commitment by industries and govt towards tech and R&D.

Karnataka quantum summit: 1000+ teachers to be made ‘quantum-ready’, says minister Boseraju

In an exclusive conversation with ThePrint, science & technology minister adds that at the school level, 'we will introduce basic quantum science even in Kannada for higher classes'.

ISRO, NASA’s sharped-eyed NISAR satellite reaches orbit, countdown to science phase begins

World's most powerful Earth observation satellite will produce high-res images & data on various aspects of globe, including info to predict landslides, volcanoes, floods, earthquakes.

NASA & ISRO’s Earth observation satellite NISAR lifts off from Sriharikota. What happens now

In its mission handbook, NASA states that NISAR’s global and rapid coverage will provide unprecedented opportunities for disaster response.

‘Today’s the day!’ $1.5 bn ISRO-NASA partnered NISAR satellite set for liftoff

A first-of-its-kind, NISAR is the most powerful SAR satellite providing high-resolution images for scientists to better understand the processes involved in natural hazards.

ISRO to launch ‘NISAR’ satellite using GSLV-F16 from Sriharikota on Wednesday evening

Developed with NASA, the satellite took over a decade to build & costs $1.5 billion. NISAR will scan Earth’s land, ice, & oceans in areas of shared interest to US & Indian scientific communities.

ThePrint Quiz, 27 July, 2025: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

On his 10th death anniversary, find out how much you know about Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, by taking this edition of ThePrint Quiz.

How NASA’s 10-minute flight to study the Sun may help unlock the mysteries of solar astrophysics

The SNIFS sounding rocket launched on 18 July is an attempt to study the Sun's chromosphere, where the temperature, pressure & magnetic field of the Sun undergoes ‘dramatic changes’.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.