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Martian missions, astrophysics advances — why the West just can’t ignore Chinese science now

Since 2000, China’s R&D has grown 16-fold. The country is producing promising research in chemistry and physics, and has increased its contribution to prestigious journals.

ISRO scientists generate 1st complete undersea map of Ram Setu

The bridge is a chain of shoals between Mannar Island, off the northwest coast of Sri Lanka, and Rameswaram Island, off the southeast coast of India.

World begins transitioning to 1.5C above pre-industrial temperatures, more floods likely in India

Findings don't imply 1.5C threshold is breached, but means earth has already warmed enough to start recording such temperatures. India may see more weather extremes like droughts.

Researchers discover new way concerning immune defence

Bonn , July 8 (ANI): Monocytes, a kind of white blood cell, generate cytokines, which are inflammatory messengers required for an adequate immune response....

Climate change behind 32% heat-related neonatal deaths in 29 countries — Nature Communications study

The study is among the 1st to look at impact of ambient temps on neonatal mortality in low & middle income countries in tropical environments like South Asia or sub-Saharan Africa.

IISER researchers discover potential for colorectal cancer treatment in enzyme that ‘plays dead’

An IISER Kolkata team pieced together how autoinhibition of surface receptor protein VEGFR1 works to prevent a cell from becoming malignant. Study published in Nature Communications.

Study gives insight into chemotherapy resistance in pancreatic cancer

California , July 5 (ANI): Due in part to its frequent treatment resistance, pancreatic cancer is an especially aggressive and challenging malignancy to treat....

Researchers discover new T cells, genes related to immune disorders

Tokyo , July 5 (ANI): A team of researchers has identified a number of uncommon helper T cell subtypes that are linked to immune...

Fossil of extinct human species Denisovan identified in Tibetan plateau, their diet pattern revealed

A Nature study shows that researchers identified a bone as being Denisovan & analysed other mammalian bones found at the site to find that the ancient humans fed on & processed these bones.

Study finds how new blood test helps improve cancer treatments

Zurich , July 2 (ANI): The likelihood that treatment will be successful for cancer increases with early detection. Almost every kind of cancer is...

On Camera

In Tejas Dubai crash, the harm goes beyond the loss of an aircraft and pilot

Airshows are thrilling spectacles of aviation skill and engineering marvels. But they carry inherent risks as the crew is pushing the aircraft, and themselves, to perform at the edges of the envelope.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

From a small Kangra village to Tejas cockpit: IAF fighter pilot Namansh Syal’s journey cut short

Wing Commander Namansh Syal is survived by his wife, their 6-year-old daughter and his mother. Back in his native village, relatives and neighbours wait for his remains for last rites.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.