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Dr EA Siddiq, legendary rice scientist, passes away at 88 in Hyderabad
Legendary rice breeder, 2011 Padma Shree awardee and a renowned agriculture scientist, Dr EA Siddiq, passed away on Thursday night, January 22, in Hyderabad at the ripe age of 88. In a…
- India
ISRO plans third launch pad at Sriharikota in 4 years: Scientist
Chennai: ISRO is in the process of developing a third launch pad at the Shriharikota spaceport and is currently identifying the right vendors for it, a top scientist said. Shriharikota complex, which…
- India
Scientists demand release of Wangchuk, slam his detention under NSA
New Delhi: A group of scientists on Sunday condemned the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and demanded his immediate release. The Breakthrough Science Society (BSS) also urged the Union Government to…
- Telangana
Telangana scientist selected for US space mission 2029
Hyderabad: As India is celebrating Shubhanshu Shukla after his return from the International Space Station, a scientist from Telangana has been selected for a space mission in 2029. Akula Mohan Sai, a…
- India
World likely to exhaust carbon budget for 1.5-deg C limit in 3 years: Scientists
New Delhi: If the world continues to release carbon dioxide at the current rate, the carbon budget for limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius will be exhausted in just over three…
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Indian scientists develop wearable devices that can detect stress
New Delhi: Scientists from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, an autonomous institute of Department of Science and Technology have developed a novel wearable device that can detect stress.…
- Health
A cholesterol regulator can help treat depression, anxiety: Scientists
New York: Scientists on Friday revealed that a cholesterol regulator can become a surprising player in mental health research, helping treat depression and anxiety. Called LXRβ, the nuclear receptor is known for…
- Technology
Scientists develop 5D ‘everlasting’ memory crystal, Musk urges to write human knowledge
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking scientific development, UK scientists on Thursday announced the development of a novel 5D “everlasting” memory crystal, where tech billionaire Elon Musk suggested storing “all of human knowledge”.…
- Telangana
Telangana: Scientist’s secret gambling den busted in Medchal, 14 held
Hyderabad: A joint operation by the Cyberabad Special Operation Team (SOT) and Medchal Police led to discovery of a hidden gambling den in the Kandlakoya village of Medchal district. As many as…
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Scientist Taqui Khan leaves behind an unmatched legacy; academia mourns his passing away
It was sometime in 1978, I had joined Nizam College to pursue my B. Sc in ( Math, Physics & Chemistry). The initial ragging and welcome to the classes was completed. One…
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Rare scientist K R Rao pioneered Remote Sensing in India; he infused music in his unstoppable work
If India has emerged today amongst the global leaders in remote sensing satellite technology and data, a good part of the credit should go to Wing Commander (retired) K R Rao. As…
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Noted scientist Bhargava cautions against healthcare decisions relying solely on binary algorithms
By Syed Khaled Shahbaaz As technology propels healthcare into the future, there’s a growing concern that the human touch is being overshadowed by the lure of innovation, says Prof Balram Bhargava, a noted…
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The Doomsday Clock is still at 90 seconds to midnight. But what does that mean?
Canberra: Once every year, a select group of nuclear, climate and technology experts assemble to determine where to place the hands of the Doomsday Clock. Presented by the Bulletin of the Atomic…
- India
Indian-origin data scientist wins UK’s top rail award
London: An Indian-origin data scientist has been named ‘Newcomer of the Year’ in the 2023 RailStaff Awards in the UK for displaying “exceptional skill, tenacity and professional achievement” in her field of…
- India
Conviction of ISRO scientists behind Chandrayaan-3 mission ‘simply amazing’: Jaishankar
Washington: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has praised the scientists behind India’s successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, saying their conviction about it was “simply amazing.” Addressing a gathering of eminent Indian-Americans at the India…
