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These scientists have a ‘proven’ method to end war — 10,000 people meditating

Transcendental meditation was created by spiritual leader Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. All scientists endorsing the method are associated with the Maharishi International University.

Neanderthals hunted cave lions & used their pelts — new find challenges beliefs about prehistory

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

Octopus’ mind to Chandrayaan-3 — ThePrint has been making science ‘chic’ for 5 years

ThePrint reporters have found vegan leather produced from mangoes, profs publishing in fake science journals, and stargazing tourism in the Andamans.

Womb to the dinner table–Human sense of taste is a delicate dance between genes and diet

What we eat as adults, especially our sugar and salt intake, can also shape how we perceive and potentially choose food.

Space offers a chance to study diseases in zero gravity. It can change future of medicine

Scientists are trying to create human transplant tissue in orbit. If they succeed, 3D-printed organs could revolutionise medicine on Earth.

This is how I found a way to detect microplastics in water. And PM Modi gave me an award

Drinking water is contaminated with microplastics. My research has brought me national and international acclaim.

‘Rare’ genetic mutation linked to Alzhiemer’s resistance in international study 

In study published in 'Nature Medicine' Monday, researchers from Colombia, Germany, & US cite case of a 67-yr-old whose cognition remained intact despite having genetic markers for Alzheimer's.

Legilimency for Muggles! New language decoder can read your private thoughts non-invasively

US scientists develop model that can help decipher thoughts in a continuous language, a potential tool for people with communication disorders. Findings published in Nature Neuroscience.

Science community slams NCERT’s move to delete Darwin’s theory of evolution from books: ‘Travesty of education’

An open letter, signed by scientists, teachers & educators, says students’ thought process would be 'seriously handicapped' if deprived of exposure to this fundamental discovery.

Only two kinds of women can survive in science — the rebels and the ones with support

In ‘Lab Hopping’, Aashima Dogra and Nandita Jayaraj explore the stories of women scientists and the challenges they’ve overcome and still face.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.