Science
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1.59L startups, 16.6L jobs make India world’s 3rd largest ecosystem: Centre
New Delhi: With more than 1.59 lakh startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as of January 15, India has firmly established itself as the third-largest…
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SpaceX launches 2 private lunar landers from US, Japan to space
New Delhi: Elon Musk-led SpaceX on Wednesday successfully launched two private lunar landers from the US and Japan to space. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost and ispace’s Resilience lifted off aboard a SpaceX…
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China’s space station to conduct over 1,000 research projects
Shanghai: China’s space station will conduct more than 1,000 research projects, promote science popularisation, and enhance international cooperation over the next 10 to 15 years, according to the Technology and Engineering Center…
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India’s green energy capacity records 16 pc rise in 2024
New Delhi: India’s total renewable energy installed capacity recorded a robust double-digit growth of 15.84 per cent to touch 209.44 GW, as of December 2024, from 180.80 GW in December 2023, according…
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Technical issues force Blue Origin to again delay New Glenn rocket launch
New Delhi: Blue Origin on Monday again delayed the launch of its massive New Glenn rocket — now the third time in a row — citing technical issues. The launch was initially…
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Hyderabad: Durgam Cheruvu’s FTL to be fixed in 4 months, says HYDRAA commissioner
Hyderabad: The long-standing issue of demarcating the full-tank level (FTL) of Durgam Cheruvu, which has been a point of contention for the past 25 years, is set to be resolved soon. HYDRAA…
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Blue Origin targets January 10 for New Glenn rocket launch
New Delhi: Blue Origin is targeting January 10 for launch of its massive new rocket New Glenn, said the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ owned company on Tuesday. “New Glenn’s inaugural mission (NG-1)…
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BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus unveils wind tunnel facility
Hyderabad: A cutting-edge wind tunnel facility was inaugurated at the BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus on Monday, January 5, designed to provide advancements in aerospace, automotive, and structural engineering for the campus students.…
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HMPV infection can cause flu-like cough, fever; nothing to worry: Experts
New Delhi: An infection from the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) can typically result in flu-like symptoms such as a cough, fever, a blocked nose, and some shortness of breath, said experts on Saturday,…
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Indian insurance sector sees 62pc surge in female salespersons in FY24: Report
Mumbai: India’s insurance sector, traditionally dominated by men, has in FY24 witnessed a 62 per cent rise in active female Point of Salespersons (POSPs), compared to the previous year, according to a…
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Aadhaar authentication must in exams for Group A, B in Haryana: Cabinet
Chandigarh: The Haryana Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Saturday approved the use of Aadhaar authentication services for candidates appearing in examinations for Group A and B posts…
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Societal inequality may reduce brain health: Study
New Delhi: Socio-economic disparities may cause changes in brain structure and connectivity associated with ageing and dementia, according to a study on Friday. The study, led by an international team of researchers…
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NASA confirms Parker Solar Probe safe after flying dangerously close to Sun
New Delhi: NASA on Friday confirmed that its Parker Solar Probe spacecraft is “safe” after becoming the first “human-made object” in history to fly dangerously close to the Sun. The US space…
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Hyderabad: Ayurveda-based drug for menopausal syndrome patented
Hyderabad: The scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) have patented a Non-Hormonal Therapy (NHT) formulation that could address the menopausal syndrome, a health issue…
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IIT Bombay researchers develop needle-free shock syringes forpainless treatments
New Delhi: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed a shockwave-based needle-free syringe that ensures painless and safe drug delivery with lesser damage to the skin and lower…
