Topic: science
Only 22% women in AI jobs — The gender gap in science and technology, in numbers
Women are still under-represented in fields such as computing, engineering, mathematics and physics, finds a UNESCO report.
How scientists built one of the world’s largest steerable telescopes in Ooty
In ‘Space Life Matter’, Hari Pulakkat writes that the Ooty Radio Telescope was built to prove the Big Bang model, but it really came in handy to study the sun.
‘Not that complicated’ — study has new take on India’s split from Antarctica, union with Eurasia
German study that sampled ocean floor near Antarctica claims to reject currently-accepted theory on Indian plate's separation. Proponents of old theory have dismissed the new one as incorrect.
Scientists find largest cache of mystery fast radio bursts from space
ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.
Indian study learns how brain handles sudden distractions, could help create mental health tools
Study conducted by scientists from National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar. It was published in the journal NeuroImage last month.
Where are the gutsy girls of Indian science? They could help us against next pandemic
Indian girls need the right role models and advice from teachers. Because science needs them right now.
Xi’s China has big tech and science plans. But is looking worldwide for talent
It is said Chinese innovators work with one hand tied behind their backs. That won’t help the country’s tech ambitions.
We need more Indian women to make a mark in science: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I believe Indian women in science need more role models they can identify with.
Dog-like predator with kangaroo pouch, believed extinct since 1930s, possibly lived till 2000s
Last known thylacine or Tasmanian tiger died in captivity in an Australian zoo in 1936. New study suggests the animal possibly survived up until a few decades ago.
If you predicted a better 2021, you didn’t take away the one lesson from Covid
Here we are, a few days into 2021, and nothing has become magically better than 2020.
Cybersecurity breaches are on the rise. What can we do to become more resilient?
Effective collaboration between private and public sector leaders is key to ensuring a nation is cyber resilient. They must take a proactive stance.
Modi govt defers sale of 2 public sector banks to next financial year due to delays
Finance ministry is yet to finalise modalities to seek approval in Parliament for the sale, which leaves little time for the process to be completed this year.
Defence
Talks ‘constructive’, India & China say remaining issues to be resolved in expeditious manner
In a joint statement Monday, Indian Army and PLA said 12th round of Corps Commander level talks 'further enhanced mutual understanding' and resolved to maintain momentum of negotiations.
Why Mizoram vs Assam is a BJP project to ‘integrate’ northeast gone wrong
Assam-Mizoram violence is an outcome of BJP trying too hard to ‘integrate’ distinct northeastern states. This has unleashed latent regionalism.