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Mursan & Hilsa, now on Mars: Indian scientists name 3 craters on red planet after geophysicist, 2 towns

The craters, discovered by scientists from Ahmedabad’s Physical Research Laboratory, were named 'Lal' after PRL ex-director Devendra Lal, 'Mursan' & 'Hilsa' after towns in UP, Bihar.

IIT-Madras, NASA jointly study multidrug-resistant pathogens on International Space Station

Findings can help in improving health of astronauts, who are deeply influenced by microorganisms on board space stations.

Study gives more insight into type 2 diabetes

Barcelona , June 9 (ANI): Having high fasting glucose levels is one of the most perplexing characteristics of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. This...

Climate architecture has an unlikely model—termite mounds. They’re self-cooling, sustainable

Thousands of termites work in unison to construct these durable, protective structures that have sophisticated cooling and ventilation systems built-in.

Study finds new therapeutic targets to fight against type 2 diabetes

Barcelona , June 7 (ANI): The fact that individuals with type 2 diabetes have elevated fasting glucose levels is among the most perplexing factors...

A Brazilian biologist stepped on pit vipers 40,000 times. What ‘daring feet’ revealed about snakebites

Team led by João Miguel Alves-Nunes studied snake defense mechanisms by gently stepping on jararacas. Findings, published in Scientific Reports, to help optimise antivenom distribution.

Gaganyaan to Shukrayaan — new govt to continue focus on R&D, quantum tech & big-ticket missions

Work will continue on key projects like National Quantum Mission, National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical System & Anusandhan National Research Foundation, ThePrint has learnt.

Use of horses became widespread only around 2200 BCE, finds Nature study challenging timeline

For the study, researchers from France analysed genomes of 475 ancient horses to conclude that widespread horse domestication likely didn't occur before 2,700 BCE.

Study finds how Omega-3 therapy prevents brain damage in newborn rodents

Washington , June 6 (ANI): A study conducted by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons discovered that an injectable emulsion...

TRISHNA – ISRO announces Indo-French thermal-imaging mission for climate and water monitoring

The announcement came on the occasion of World Environment Day, as heat waves choke the world.

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MaBaTha sees Hindutva as an ally. India must not serve fanatics in Myanmar

Much like Islamist movements looked to Saudi Arabia, religious right movements in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Nepal are seeking to establish a new civilizational frontier in India.

Cash-strapped Karnataka hikes fuel tax by Rs 3/l, could earn Rs 2,500-3,000 cr more per yr

Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.

With an eye on China, IAF expands taxi track at Leh airport, new shelters being built

Expanded taxi track is smaller than those meant for civilian operations, but is long enough for fighters & military transport aircraft to operate.

Sangh wants BJP to know it’s not dispensable. It’s a rap on the knuckles, nothing more

Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.