Science Ministry recruitment notice highlights bigamy disqualification clause
For it to be prominently highlighted looks like moral policing, says a serving bureaucrat.
Spacecraft that successfully 'bombed' an asteroid is close to home with valuable cargo
A Japanese spacecraft that successfully ombed an asteroid after a 2 billion mile journey through space is close to returning to Earth.
Study of threatened desert tortoises offers new conservation strategy
A new study supports a new conservation strategy. Climate change increasingly makes relocating threatened species necessary, despite the frequently low success rate. The
Study revealing the secret behind a key cellular process refutes biology textbooks
New research has identified and described a cellular process that, despite what textbooks say, has remained elusive to scientists until now -- precisely how the copying o
Megalodon fossils discovered all over the world
Megalodons, the apex predator of the seas, may have gone extinct more than 3.5 million years ago, but experts may have discovered nurseries of the massive shark all aroun
The study carried by IIT-Delhi and commissioned by Central Pollution Control Board also found that air pollution in rural India has increased as par with urban India.
Understanding traditional Chinese medicine can help protect species
Demystifying traditional Chinese medicine for conservationists could be the key to better protecting endangered species like pangolins, tigers and rhino, according to Uni
Satellite images confirm uneven impact of climate change
University of Copenhagen researchers have been following vegetation trends across the planet's driest areas using satellite imagery from recent decades. They have identif
Effect of odor on helpfulness in rats
Despite their reputation, rats are surprisingly sociable and regularly help each other out. Researchers have shown that a rat just has to smell another rat that is engage
Plants: Scientists solve the mystery behind an enigmatic organelle, the pyrenoid
Researchers have discovered how Rubisco holoenzymes assemble to form the fluid-like matrix of the algal pyrenoid, an organelle that mediates the incorporation of carbon d
Specific bacterium in the gut linked to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Researchers have detected a connection between Brachyspira, a genus of bacteria in the intestines, and IBS -- especially the form that causes diarrhea. Although the disco
Community conservation reserves protect fish diversity in tropical rivers
Small, community-based reserves in Thailand's Salween River Basin are serving as critical refuges for fish diversity in a region whose subsistence fisheries have suffered
Ancient blanket made with 11,500 turkey feathers
New research sheds light on the production of an 800-year-old turkey feather blanket and explores the economic and cultural aspects of raising turkeys to supply feathers
Superintelligence review: A fun take on the AI apocalypse storyline
In Superintelligence, Melissa McCarthy plays a character who must show a sentient AI that humanity is worth saving. The film is a strange but captivating mix of rom-com s
Landmark study generates first genomic atlas for global wheat improvement
In a landmark discovery for global wheat production, a team has sequenced the genomes for 15 wheat varieties representing breeding programs around the world, enabling sci
Ghost fishing threatens endangered river dolphins, critically endangered turtles, otters
Waste fishing gear in the River Ganges poses a threat to wildlife including otters, turtles and dolphins, new research shows.
Research creates hydrogen-producing living droplets, paving way for alternative future energy source
Scientists have built tiny droplet-based microbial factories that produce hydrogen, instead of oxygen, when exposed to daylight in air.
When consumers trust AI recommendations, or resist them
The key factor in deciding how to incorporate AI recommenders is whether consumers are focused on the functional and practical aspects of a product (its utilitarian value
Bizarre 370M-year-old shark had teeth unlike any other creature on Earth
A newly discovered shark that lived 370 million years ago had some of its teeth hidden from itsprey until they clamped down, according to a new study.
Googles Verse by Verse can help you write poetry
Users can choose up to three poets from a list of popular poets including Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, Edgar Allen Poe, Robert Frost, and others.
Britain warns tech firms over risks of China expansion
Under a new law put forward separately on Tuesday, telecoms companies could be fined up to 10% of turnover or 100,000 pounds a day if they contravene a ban on using equip
Google, Disney team up to bring The Mandalorian to AR
The app is available on the Play Store for 5G Google Pixels and other select 5G Android phones.
$271 bn consumer spending to shift from cash to cards,digital payments by 2023 in India:Accenture
The report is based on a survey of 120 payments executives at banks globally regarding the transformation of their payments business
Scores of pilot whales dead in New Zealand stranding
The Chatham Islands was the site of New Zealand's largest recorded mass stranding, when 1,000 beached themselves in 1918
Earth had a minimoon for around 3 years before it drifted away few months ago
The minimoon has now drifted away but astronomers said that more such minimoons will be found orbiting Earth in the future.
In fire-prone West, plants need their pollinators -- and vice versa
A new study grounded in the northern Rockies explores the role of wildfire in the finely tuned dance between plants and their pollinators. Previous studies have looked at
Waste fishing gear threatens Ganges wildlife
Waste fishing gear in the River Ganges poses a threat to wildlife including otters, turtles and dolphins, new research shows.
When consumers trust AI recommendations--or resist them
The key factor in deciding how to incorporate AI recommenders is whether consumers are focused on the functional and practical aspects of a product (its utilitarian value
To push or to pull? How many-limbed marine organisms swim
Couinter-intuitively, small marine animals don't use their limbs or propulsors to push themselves through the water while swimming. Instead, their appendages create negat
Can we harness a plant's ability to synthesize medicinal compounds?
Anthraquinones are a class of naturally occurring compounds prized for their medicinal properties, as well as for other applications, including ecologically friendly dyes
Machine learning: A breakthrough in the study of stellar nurseries
Artificial intelligence can make it possible to see astrophysical phenomena that were previously beyond reach. Astronomers present the most comprehensive observations yet
Commonly used antibiotic shows promise for combating Zika infections
Researchers used a variety of advanced drug screening techniques to test out more than 10,000 compounds in search of a cure. To their surprise, they found that the widely
Clean Air Act saved 1.5 billionbirds
US pollution regulations meant to protect humans from dirty air are also saving birds. So concludes a new continent-wide study. Study authors found that improved air qual
Memories of past events retain remarkable fidelity even as we age
Even though people tend to remember fewer details about past events as time goes by, the details they do remember are retained with remarkable fidelity, according to a ne
CRISPRi screens reveal sources of metabolic robustness in E. coli
Metabolic robustness, the ability of a metabolic system to buffer changes in its environment, is not always a welcome feature for microbiologists: it interferes with meta
Rare right whale discovered stranded on North Carolina beach
One of the rarest species of whales, a North Atlantic right whale, was found dead on a beach in North Carolina last week, wildlife officials said.
Hammerhead shark circles oblivious swimmer in chilling video
A chilling drone video shows a hammerhead shark circling a seeminglyoblivious swimmer off a Miami beach.
Stronger memories can help us make sense of future changes
Research finds a new relationship between memory and the ability to incorporate changes into one's understanding of the world.
Taking a shine to polymers: Fluorescent molecule betrays the breakdown of polymer materials
Scientists have come up with a simple method to evaluate the strength and performance of polymer materials. They hope that their work will enable scientists and engineers
Why experiences are better gifts for older children
What should we get for our kids this holiday? As children get older, giving them something they can experience (live through) instead of material things makes them happie
Stable catalysts for new energy
Looking for the perfect catalyst is not only about finding the right material, but also about its orientation. Depending on the direction in which a crystal is cut and wh
Remarkable fireball captured breaking up on film
An enormous fireball was caught on camera streaking across the night sky in Australia, before breaking up over the Tasman Sea.
Cocoa flavanols boost brain oxygenation, cognition in healthy adults
The brains of healthy adults recovered faster from a mild vascular challenge and performed better on complex tests if the participants consumed cocoa flavanols beforehand
One in three who are aware of deepfakes say they have inadvertently shared them on social media
A new study has found that one in three Singaporeans who said they were aware of deepfakes believe they have circulated deepfake content on social media which they later
9th planet discovered? Researchers find evidence of 'lost planet' in the solar system
Though researchers continue to hunt for the mysterious Planet 9, experts have discovered evidence that another planet, residing between Uranus and Saturn, escaped billion
Global warming likely to raise disease risk for animals
Not just lizards, but these reptiles can also regrow their tails
The researchers hope their findings will lead to discoveries of new therapeutic approaches to repairing injuries and treating diseases such as arthritis.
Mysterious monolith found in remote part of Utah fuels speculation on how it got there
A mysterious monolith was discovered in the remote parts of Utah Wednesday, fueling speculation on how the object got there, according to reports.
Surge in greenhouse gases sustained despite COVID lockdowns - U.N.
Levels of carbon dioxide touched a new record of 410.5 parts per million (ppm) in 2019
Black, Hispanic adolescents significantly more likely to die by police intervention than whites
A recent study evaluating the use of force by police against children found that Black and Hispanic adolescents are significantly more likely to die from shootings relate
New therapy for flu may help in fight against COVID-19
A new therapy for influenza virus infections that may also prove effective against many other pathogenic virus infections, including HIV and COVID-19, has been developed
Artificial intelligence technology helps Parkinson's patients during COVID-19 pandemic
Jessica Huber, a professor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and associate dean for research in Purdue's College of Health and Human Sciences, leads Purdue's Moto
COVID-19 second wave in Myanmar causes dramatic increases in poverty
New evidence combining surveys from urban and rural Myanmar and simulation analysis find COVID-19 second wave dramatically increasing poverty and food insecurity.
Asteroid as big as Burj Khalifa to fly by earth at 56,000mph on November 29
NASA has confirmed that the asteroid named 153201 2000 WO107, will barrel past Earth on Sunday, November 29 and is currently speeding though space at a whopping 56,000mph
Tracking and fighting fires on earth and beyond
Scientists demonstrate how fires burn and spread under different environmental conditions.
Researchers model urban airflows to help improve the design of drones, skyscrapers, and natural ventilation systems.
Ancient people relied on coastal environments to survive the Last Glacial Maximum
Excavations on the south coast of South Africa have uncovered evidence of human occupations from the end of the last ice age, approximately 35,000 years ago, through the
Indonesian wildfires a 'fixable problem'
Indonesian wildfires that cause widespread air pollution and vast carbon emissions are a 'fixable problem', according to the leader of a project set up to help tackle the
Genetics behind deadly oat blight
A multi-institution team has identified the genetic mechanisms that enable the production of a deadly toxin called Victorin - the causal agent for Victoria blight of oats
Mysterious shipwreck that may date back to 1800s emerges on Florida beach
A mysterious shipwreck that may date back to the 1800s has emerged from the sands of a northern Florida beach.
PEDSnet report details how COVID-19 pandemic has affected children
Analysis of 135,000-plus medical records shows the novel coronavirus hits hardest among teens, children with diabetes or cancer, lower-income families, and Black, Latinx
COVID-19 infection combined with blood clots worsens patient outcomes, study finds
While respiratory issues continue to be the most common symptom of a COVID-19 infection, new research indicates the disease could also be associated with an increased ten
The Manas National Park of Assam and the Royal Manas National Park of Bhutan have received the TX2 Conservation Excellence Award this year. Aaranyak, a society for biodiv
China set for moon launch in historic mission to collect rocks from the lunar surface
China is set to launch an uncrewed mission to the moon that will collect rocks from the lunar surface and bring them back to Earth.
UN: Covid-19 lockdowns slashed pollutants, not CO2 levels
Jupiter and Saturn are about to do something not seen for nearly 800 years
The two largest planets in the Solar System, Jupiter and Saturn have fascinated astronomers for hundreds of years. But the two gas giants will do something next month not
Scientists make sound-waves from a quantum vacuum at the Black Hole laboratory
Researchers have developed a new theory for observing a quantum vacuum that could lead to new insights into the behaviour of black holes.
Magnetic brain waves to detect injury and disease
Researchers have designed a new Optically Pumped Magnetometer (OPM) sensor for magnetoencephalography (MEG). The sensor is smaller and more robust in detecting magnetic b
Coppery titi monkeys do not deceive their partners
Since methods for genetic paternity analyses were introduced it became clear that many pair-living animal species, including humans, do not take partnership fidelity that
T. rex and triceratops fossils unearthed in ferocious battle, to be displayed for first time
A remarkable fossil is set to go on display for the first time ever, showcasing a T. rex and Triceratops fighting a ferocious battle to the death.
What does Boris Johnsons plan to ban fuel-powered vehicles mean for UK
Several other countries may follow suit in the coming years to phase out petrol- and diesel-run vehicles
Rayalaseema, south coastal Andhra Pradesh brace for cyclone Nivar
Parts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema districts have been put on high alert with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday reporting the brewing
Risk of death high among those with alcohol-related visits to ED: CMAJ study
The risk of death is high for people who visit the emergency department (ED) for alcohol use, and the risk increases with frequency, according to a new study in CMAJ (Can
Some parents prioritize Thanksgiving traditions over reducing COVID-19 risks
One in three parents say the benefits of gathering with family for the holidays are worth the risk of spreading or getting the virus, according to the C.S. Mott Children'
Social needs linked to low health-related quality of life among African American cancer survivors
Social needs--such as food and economic insecurity, poor housing and neighborhood conditions, and lack of access to transportation--were common in a group of African Amer
Growing risks of STIs in over-45s
Sexually-active over-45s are at a high risk of contracting STIs because people do not want to talk about holder people having sex, a report has found.
Identical evolution of isolated organisms
Palaeontologists at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitt Erlangen-Nrnberg (FAU) and the University of Calgary in Canada have provided new proof of parallel evolution: conodonts
Colorado lawmakers set sights on future Space Command headquarters
Colorado Springs would be an ideal location for future Space Command headquarters, say lawmakers in the Centennial State.
Breaking the ice on melting and freezing
Researchers have shared new insights into melting icebergs and lake ice formation.
U.S.-European mission launches to monitor the world's oceans
The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite will extend a nearly 30-year continuous dataset on sea level collected by an ongoing collaboration of U.S. and European satellit
Indian Navy to host Singapore Bilateral Maritime Exercise in Andaman Sea from November 23
The SIMBEX series of exercises exemplify the high level of coordination and convergence of views between India and Singapore, particularly in the maritime domain.
The spacecraft is named after Michael Freilich who passed away in August 2020 and was a former director of NASA's Earth Science Division.
U.S. should look at how other high-income countries regulate health care costs
Structuring negotiations between insurers and providers, standardizing fee-for-service payments and negotiating prices can lower the United States' health care spending b
Science reveals secrets of a mummy's portrait
How much information can you get from a speck of purple pigment, no bigger than the diameter of a hair, plucked from an Egyptian portrait that's nearly 2,000 years old? P
Zebra finches amazing at unmasking the bird behind the song
Like humans who can instantly tell which friend or relative is calling by the timbre of the person's voice, zebra finches have a near-human capacity for language mapping.
From lab to industry? Ideally ordered porous titania films, made at scale
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have realized high-throughput production of thin, ordered through-hole membranes of titanium dioxide. Titania layers were g
A new study indicates that hyperbaric oxygen treatments (HBOT) in healthy aging adults can stop the aging of blood cells and reverse the aging process. In the biological
Researchers examine which approaches are most effective at reducing COVID-19 spread
Researchers have found that physical distancing is universally effective at reducing the spread of COVID-19, while social bubbles and masks are more situation-dependent.
After more than a decade, ChIP-seq may be quantitative after all
For more than a decade, scientists studying epigenetics have used a powerful method called ChIP-seq to map changes in proteins and other critical regulatory factors acros
Polar climate affects trade wind strength in tropics
The impact of sea surface temperature variations in the tropical Pacific on global climate has long been recognized. For instance, the episodic warming of the tropical Pa