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China’s space probe Chang’e-5 brings back 1,731 grams of samples from the moon

The samples were transferred to the research teams, who will carry out the storage, analysis and research of the China's first samples collected from the extra-terrestrial object.

31 species extinct, all freshwater dolphins threatened — IUCN releases updated Red List

In the Red List of Threatened Species released this month, 35,765 species are threatened with extinction, but there are some success stories as well.

ISRO set to launch satellite CMS-01 tomorrow, improve telecom coverage for Indian islands

CMS-01 will be India’s 42nd communication satellite to be placed into orbit and will provide improved telecom services for Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.

The 6 pests coming to eat our crops, thanks to climate change

Climate change is opening up new habitats to old pests, transforming them from a mere nuisance into a growing menace.

There is a ‘natural aerosol factory’ in the Himalayas and it affects climate, study finds

The study has shown that a large quantity of natural aerosols are transported by winds and pumped into the upper troposphere at the Himalayas.

Aerospace scientist Roddam Narasimha, ‘an authority on fluid dynamics’, dies at 87

Roddam Narasimha's contributions to the aerospace sector of the country are unparalleled and he is best known for his work on fluid dynamics.

New research shows UV-emitting LED lights could kill novel coronavirus

Scientists say UV bulbs can be installed in ACs, vacuum, and water systems, and efficiently disinfect large surfaces and spaces.

Celestial fireworks tonight as Geminids meteor shower set to peak

The meteor shower is intensifying every year, and is best viewed between 2 am and 3 am. 

China’s Covid vaccines are already being distributed. But what about trials?

China is developing at least five Covid vaccines from four producers. It’s too early to say if they are safe.

Yale study finds why large mammals like elephants, tigers still exist in India

First of its kind study finds that rate of extinction of animals weighing over 50 kg over the past 30,000 years is lowest in India, & points to co-evolution of humans and mammals.

On Camera

Make it a Fundamental Right of every religionist to propagate, convert: TT Krishnamachari

On 6 December 1948, TT Krishnamachari spoke in the Constituent Assembly during a debate on Article 19, supporting it as it is, including how it's framed in the matter of religion.

How businesses can become more resilient to the physical impacts of climate change

Extreme weather events have impacted 50% of corporate respondents to a recent survey. This underlines the importance of significant action now to increase climate resilience.

Iran’s Shahab-3, India’s Agni-1 to US’s Minuteman III—ballistic missile arsenals, who has what

Iran used Shahab-3, along with Fattah-1 hypersonic missiles, to attack Israel after the killing of Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah in air strikes on Lebanon's Beirut.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?