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Indian scientists, entrepreneurs are trying to understand chronic pain. Finally

India is largest producer of morphine. We still don't see chronic pain as public health issue.

There is a global race to make fusion power a reality. India must step up investments soon

India is playing a very important role in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, the world’s largest nuclear fusion project that aims to produce net energy gain from fusion.

Sidhu’s cancer cures & Ashwini Vaishnaw’s CPR signal one thing. Science is eroding

Transformation of fringe theories into institutional policy was so gradual that many missed it. First, scientific institutions were demolished. Now, there's faulty CPR & fake cancer cures.

Exposure to artificial light at night can give these fish anxiety, which they pass on to offspring

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Bimla Buti didn’t study science until university. Vikram Sarabhai handpicked her to lead PRL

After she retired from research in 2003, she started the Buti Foundation to help young scientists in their careers. 'I am putting more effort into reducing the gender gap in STEM,' she said.

Growing chorus of concern over Vigyan awards selection criteria, scientists allege last-minute changes

Several scientists have questioned the omission of 3 names from shortlist for Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awards, despite expert committee’s recommendation.

How did ancient Indians, Africans, Greeks understand science? Panch tatva, God, myth

At the launch of his book 'Mythakon se Vigyan Tak', Gauhar Raza spoke about the development of science, scientific consciousness, and myths across ancient civilisations.

Stem cell therapy was supposed to cure cancer. The last big breakthrough was in 1959

Lecture by Dr Akhil Banerjea, from the National Institute of Immunology on stem cell therapies was measured, less of a hyperbole and rooted in science. 'It's still cosmetic, experimental,' he said.

Portable MRI, water from air—Indian deep tech startups thriving with incubators, govt funding

Uravu Labs makes water from air, Saaf Biogas makes zero-emission gas & Voxelgrids has built the first made-in-India MRI. Innovation thrives in intersection of academia, entrepreneurship, and govt funding.

Immortality was ‘scientifically proven’ in 1910s. But cancer cells compromised the study

In ‘Why We Die’, Venki Ramakrishnan examines breakthroughs in extending human lifespans and if death serves a biological purpose.

On Camera

China has left Germany behind in in automotive sector

China is weaponising its control of the automotive industry, especially as the industry undergoes a tectonic shift toward electric vehicles.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.