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Is there any evidence of animal evolution in response to environmental changes caused by humans?




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When AI changes the way we do science, will we understand the results?

Letting AI shape the future of science may undermine hard-won progress in getting science to build public trust




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Medicinal foods: A missing category on the regulator’s plate

When medicinal foods are regulated as foods, they are subjected to lower efficacy and safety standards than if they were medicines, putting consumers at risk




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NIAB scientists working on next-gen vaccine against leptospirosis

One million cases of human leptospirosis are reported every year resulting in an estimated 60,000 deaths




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Science and technology key to raising India’s profile in the world, says CSIR chief

Over 70,000 undergraduate, postgraduate and M.Phil students given degrees in absentia and 520 Ph.D candidates, including 90 gold medal-winners, receive their degrees in person




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China launches Shenzhou-19; new crew arrives at space station in sign of growing influence in space

The team of two men and one woman will replace the astronauts who have lived on the Tiangong space station for the last six months, conducting a variety of experiments and maintaining the structure




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Stoneflies change colour in response to deforestation, suggesting humans can alter evolution

So far, researchers have observed fewer clear-cut examples of human-induced evolution in the wild than one might imagine.




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Astronomers just found complex carbon molecules in space – a step closer to deciphering the origins of life

A new study shows that complex organic molecules (with carbon and hydrogen) likely existed in the cold, dark gas cloud that gave rise to our Solar System.




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The Rohini Godbole way of teaching, talking and engaging with students

Remembering the life and legacy of pioneering physicist Professor Rohini Godbole through the eyes of colleagues and students.




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Who do langurs drink salt water?




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Study finds long-term dynamics of transplanted stem cells




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India must create ‘leading’ space firms, not just service companies: ISRO chief

India has 450 companies making components to build and launch satellites, but ISRO’s vision requires new players, young talent, a thriving start-up ecosystem and large-scale investment from government and private sector




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RNA editing promises to go where DNA editing can’t

RNA editing is in its nascent stage, yet there are already at least 11 biotechnology companies worldwide developing RNA editing methods for a range of diseases




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Why Cambodia’s novel H5N1 reassortant virus needs close monitoring

All available data suggest human infections caused by the reassortant virus are attributed to direct poultry-to-human transmission, with no evidence of human-to-human spread




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How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people?

While a lightning strike occurs between a cloud and an object on or near the ground, it takes the path of least resistance, which means it moves towards the closest object with the highest electric potential




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Chamarajanagar varsity to host Kannada Science Congress

The conference has been organised since 2005 by the Swadeshi Vijnana Andolana by joining hands with universities, and research and development institutions in Karnataka




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IISc scientists find a way to break down ‘biofilm barriers’ by using cow’s gut enzyme to aid entry of drugs




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Scientists uncover a magnetic misunderstanding about Uranus

Much of what we know is based on Voyager 2’s flyby of Uranus in 1986, but now it seems the probe visited at a time of unusual conditions




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Thanks to two special genes, a single atom can change the colour of a bird

New studies advance our understanding of how birds produce their colourful displays – and how these traits have evolved.




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Companies’ appetite for cheap carbon offsets stokes fears of greenwashing

When a company buys carbon offsets, it pays a project elsewhere to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on its behalf – by planting trees, for example, or generating renewable energy




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Team at Kolkata institute engineers bacteria to solve maths problems

In a groundbreaking experiment, Saha Institute scientists have built bacterial computers that behave like artificial neural networks




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Integrating technology into English language teaching

“I don't agree that technology has created a decline in our critical thinking skills.”




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Cracking the codes, at Penn

Challenging coding assignments, interesting projects and a happening social life… ALAGIAVANAN SARAVANAN writes about his academic journey at the University of Pennsylvania.




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Bridging learning gaps, the app way

Stuck with a problem? Have your subject-related doubts clarified by expert tutors 24 x 7 through HashLearn Now.




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Raising the bar in B-schools

For management education, and also higher education in general, to result in a meaningful experience for the student, the faculty and the industry, all three have to contribute, with a radical change in approach.




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Cutting-edge skills for the startup space

"We are keen on seeing as many spin-out businesses as we can from the programme."




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Engineering: What suits her best

Trends indicate women are inclined to taking up IT jobs. They can do well in non-IT disciplines too. But, to ensure a long-term career, here’s what they should consider before choosing an engineering branch.




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Engineer green solutions

With climate change initiatives and Smart City projects on the rise, environmental engineering is gaining ground as a promising option.




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Gain a global understanding

International Relations makes for a great career and brings one closer to politics, culture and world economics.




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Are you being impertinent?

The nuances of language can make all the difference to how one is perceived. It’s worthwhile to think about what words one should use.




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Mangalore University to host Open House

The programme scheduled on Mangalagangotri will showcasePG courses and laboratory facilities




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Uncertainty as 2nd round of CET counselling begins

There is still no clarity on 450 govt. quota seats in minority, deemed medical colleges




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NEET ordinance ‘quite disturbing, without taste’, Supreme Court tells Centre

However, it refuses to stay ordinance; freeze on law will trigger chaos as lakhs of students across 17 States have already written exams, it says.




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Distance learning works for JEE too

Attending a coaching class is not the only way to obtain a good score. Tips to keep in mind while preparing for it from home.




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Learn German, French in varsity’s Evening College




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Chennai girl among toppers in CA examination




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Government keeps students guessing on Eamcet-III




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Engineering spot admissions from August 6




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Filling the CSR gap

Ramanakumar, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya, talks about the courses introduced this year.




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IIT-Bombay blacklists nine companies for reneging on job offers

These companies, most of them startups, were blacklisted for one year.




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Giving is such joy

As we celebrate International Day of Charity today, students from across the country express their views.




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What teaching teaches me

The classroom is no picnic. But each year, each day can be an opportunity for discovering oneself.




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Chasing the IIT dream across Palk Bay

As IITs open gates to international students, many in Sri Lanka are gearing up for the entrance tests to get into them.




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Breaking the glass ceiling at AUT

SNEHA PRAKASH WADKAR writes about studying civil engineering in Auckland and adapting to the challenge.




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Tangled in a web of distractions?

The power to enter and exit lies in your hands.




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Indian varsities should aspire to be among top 100: Narendra Modi

The Prime Minister also urged the students to actively participate in sports and aim for gold medals in Tokyo Olympics in 2020.




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Big learning takeaways

Three educationists, who attended a Fulbright-Nehru seminar in the U.S., share their thoughts on the American education system.




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Being extraordinary

Who are your role models? Stars and celebs? Or are they the ordinary people around who challenge and support us in small ways?





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Setting their sights high

With no dearth of innovative ideas, student startups are on the rise.