Dr Swati Mohan, the Indian-born NASA engineer, whose historic words, “touchdown confirmed”, announced to the world the successful landing of the Perseverance rover on the surface of Mars on February 18, 2021

ISRO conducted successful RLV-LEX-02 experiment demonstrating autonomous landing capabilities from high altitudes, marking progress in space technology

Shakti and Shiva are comprised of stars with similar chemical compositions, formed 12-13 billion years ago, and each structure has a mass about 10 million times greater than our sun

In his book “Own Your Body,” Dr Shiv Sarin advocates for educating these professionals to look for signs like black lines, skin tags, and waist-to-hip ratios, which could indicate underlying health issues

The formulations, based on granular lime and gypsum, address soil pH issues and deliver beneficial microorganisms

The astronaut from Japan will take part in the Artemis program, a NASA-led effort to return astronauts to the moon as early as 2026, more than half a century after the last Apollo mission.

This was part of the Gairdner Foundation’s announcement of its 2024 Canada Gairdner Award winners

Gopi Thotakura was selected as one of the six crew members for the mission

Finance Ministry’s new FDI limits for satellite activities, effective April 16, allow 100% FDI in the space sector with specific limits for different activities

SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is likely to meet India’s top space technology entrepreneurs in Delhi later this week

Ananth Technologies designs avionics for ISRO and Defence, supplying components to 98 satellites and 78 launch vehicles

The finding challenges the conventional isolation-by-distance model in genetic studies

These teams will be given six months of mentorship, training and support besides up to ₹5 Lakh to develop their prototypes for sustainable and circular economy solutions

“Vaccines are the vital pillar of global health, and the IVMA mission is to ensure that every individual, regardless of where they live, has access to life-saving immuniszations” - Krishna Ella, Co-Founder, Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech

‘The king of fruits’ protects people from gastro disorders

These are among the rules brought out today by India’s space activities regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorizsation Center (IN-SPACe). These rules are to govern private sector activities in ‘space’

Low intake of essential nutrients can disrupt metabolism and increase the risk of insulin resistance

AI models can provide information that could help create biological weapons: American intelligence

Obesity has “exploded” around the world, and it’s not because people are lazy or weak-willed - Johann Hari, Author

Understanding the colour of blood helps us appreciate the complex yet fascinating workings of our bodies

These storms, caused by high energy particles from the Sun hitting our atmosphere, have the potential to knock out electrical grids and satellites

Under Ella’s guidance, Bharat Biotech created several groundbreaking vaccines, including Covaxin, India’s first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine

NASA to provide advanced training to Indian astronauts for joint mission to International Space Station, US envoy Eric Garcetti says

This launch, which comes after several previous attempts, marks a major achievement as the first-ever controlled flight of a semi-cryogenic liquid engine realized through additive manufacturing

The historic test flight, with fellow astronaut Barry Wilmore, aims to certify Starliner for routine space travel.

Veteran NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, with 500 combined days in space, piloted Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner from Florida, leveraging their extensive experience in spacewalks and ISS command.

Emphasising the importance of expanding access to high-burden regions, the report calls for strategic initiatives to enable the production and distribution of life-saving antibiotics and antifungals

“In addition to patient care, MSK has been running successful  educational programmes” - Dr Mrinal Gounder, Sarcoma oncologist, and Early drug development specialist at MSK

The 14th edition of the Indo-Pacific Geo Intelligence Forum highlighted the critical role of geospatial technology in addressing security challenges in the region.

The study, published in Nature Communications, marks the first confirmed instance of an earthquake driving avulsion in deltas, particularly for a river as immense as the Ganga. 

The 7.50-meter bridge, developed by a team led by KVL Subramaniam from the Department of Civil Engineering, promises added flexibility in printed forms and efficient structural systems

The program is a result of the MoU agreement AWS signed with the Indian Space Research Organization and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre in 2023

Researchers at IISER Tirupati developed an innovative method using nickel catalysts to advance the ‘Hydrogen economy’ by enabling COx-free hydrogen generation, contributing to sustainable energy solutions

SERA’s mission is to democratise space access and empower global participation in space exploration

The study, led by entomologist Erik Frank from the University of Würzburg, highlights the ants’ sophisticated medical behaviour, with amputations proving highly effective in ensuring survival 

Nanotech event to focus on sustainability, climate change, healthcare applications

This innovation has the potential to revolutionise data encryption and security, offering enhanced protection for sensitive information in digital interactions.

Recent analyses of Cassini’s radar data reveal detailed characteristics of Titan’s liquid hydrocarbon seas, primarily composed of methane and ethane. 

The technology has received a patent from the government

Prahlad Chandra Agrawal is the first Indian recipient of this award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the development of space research, particularly those in a leadership role.

The Mission aims to seed, nurture and scale up scientific and industrial R&D and create a vibrant and innovative ecosystem in quantum technology

‘All the systems for the Gaganyaan rocket - codenamed G1 - will reach SDSC in November this year and the target for the rocket flight is December’

SSLV was designed with the industry in mind, he said

EOS-8 turns 100th satellite that incorporated Ananth Tech components

India’s participation will enable it to contribute to global ocean governance, access biodiversity funds, and play a role in establishing marine protected areas and sharing marine genetic resources.

Kakodkar spoke about BSR development and a new type of fuel, ANEEL — a concoction of highly enriched uranium and thorium that is making waves in the nuclear energy sector

‘Visual data suggests wind speeds in key regions of India are gradually declining, which could have significant implications for the wind energy sector’

This story discusses the reasons why helium is used in spacecraft and rockets, how it is prone to leaks, and the potential alternatives being explored

Despite the successful landing, two test pilots, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, will remain in space until next year due to NASA’s safety concerns.

The astronauts stuck in space say it was hard to see their Boeing capsule leave without them