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Indian govt official writes to Harvard, wants prof to retract ‘coconut oil pure poison’ remark  

Professor Karin Michel’s statements are unsubstantiated and inconsiderate, writes horticulture commissioner BNS Murthy.

France steps in to help India on ISRO human spaceflight mission

The two nations also plan to collaborate on missions aimed at Mars, Venus and asteroids.

New migrant pest found in Karnataka can cause losses to dozens of crops

The migrant insect can feed on most important crops in India like maize, rice, sugarcane, soybean, onion, potato and cotton, among others.

A needle in the eye promises improved treatment for blinding glaucoma

Projected to affect about 80 million people by 2020, the condition causes progressive loss of peripheral vision which ultimately leads to blindness.

Remember this: Younger people are as prone to memory disorders as the old

Most everyday memory lapses can be fixed simply by being more mindful and less busy.

Why you need to stop trusting the thermometer to gauge fever

ScientiFix, our new weekly feature, will offer you a summary of the top global science stories of the week

These green warriors are making spoons out of waste, and cutlery you can eat

These are innovations needed desperately in India, which generates an estimated 1 lakh metric tonnes of solid waste daily New Delhi: Imagine a takeout where you can...

Marriage stopped her from going to IIT, but she still became ISRO’s top engineer

A control engineer, V.R. Lalithambika says she owes her interest in science to watching rocket launches with her grandpa at home.

American company that broke rules to launch satellites on Indian rocket faces hiccups

Swarm Technologies's space internet is meant to give affordable connectivity to sensors, small devices and phones in remote locations.

Nestle wants your DNA to personalise your nutrition

A new Nestle programme could provide the firm with a wealth of data about customers’ wellness and diet using AI and DNA testing.

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Dear Bengal govt, don’t steal our memories, land, and clean air by removing trams

Nostalgia, romance, and a love of heritage alone cannot make the beloved trams of Kolkata sustainable. Simple science can. Transport Minister, are you with us still?

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Army gets high-altitude artillery firing range in Arunachal, 2 more to come up in the north

The artillery regiment has incorporated simulators in a big way for various functions like driving & weapons training, especially for Agniveers to get realistic training.

Lesson from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan: if you have no patience, you don’t deserve democracy

Sri Lankan transition was smoothly managed. Check Bangladesh for contrast. They forced their incumbent into exile, installed a mostly unelectable govt of non-political people.