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

Preclinical studies of an insulin candidate named NNC2215 have shown promise; this smart insulin can alter its own activity in response to glucose concentration in the body

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.

Prof Godbole was a role model for young researchers, particularly women scientists struggling against gender bias and negative attitudes

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

Besides wild poliovirus cases, the WHO registry has data of only the circulating VDPV cases and not the cases that belong to the other two VDPV categories — iVDPV and aVDPV

Scientists say the model could reduce the need for multiple ultrasounds scans once it is validated at greater scale

In a new study, fungi that lacked the Sre1 protein were found to be highly sensitive to nickel; the gene that encodes for this protein is conserved in all animals, including humans

Tardigrades can survive hazardous radiation, extreme heat and cold, and can go for long periods without water; researchers are wondering if these abilities can be ‘transferred’

Tens of thousands of new seeds from around the world arrived at the seed vault on Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, in mid-October 2024.

The acronym dominating this year's summit is NCQG - which stands for the New Collective Quantified Goal.

At home in the tropical forests of Central and South America, vampire bats feed on various animals, including tapirs, mountain lions, penguins and livestock.

This week’s Sci-five quiz is on vampire bats.

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

While the highlight of COP16 was the engagement of Indigenous people and local communities, the event also raised red flags

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

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

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

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

In this method of normalisation of marks, the relative merit of a student is assessed only in comparison with the other students of the same education system.

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How can graduates successfully project themselves to employers in India on completion of their studies in the U.K.?

In schools, can at least one period a week be dedicated to an explicit discussion on values?

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Students can apply for vacant seats in various colleges on Monday and Tuesday

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

When knowledge gained is not acknowledged, and the textbook is considered the sole source of answers, education becomes a foreign language.

This armed forces programme run by MDI Gurgaon can help ex-Army personnel join the corporate world.

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

Some pointers on what to look out for while applying to top international business institutes.

The online app development course introduced by IIT Madras and tech-startup Hasura has received tremendous response.

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

Despite meticulous planning for study abroad, one could face deportation. Some tips on how this situation can be avoided.

Known for its street plays that spread social messages, Delhi University is now popularising Shakespeare’s works through a number of societies.

Has it managed to redeem itself in the world of academics even while critics condemn it for distracting students?

The power to enter and exit lies in your hands.

Teaching and learning have now taken on a new dimension. Talented educators are reaching out to thousands of students through their YouTube channels.

“I think it would be better to expand the boundaries of learning and think of the world as a “live-in lab.”

Students of IIT Bombay are working towards an energy-efficient housing solution.

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