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Bermuda Triangle mystery solved: Scientists find massive underground rock layer beneath
Science | May 15, 2026, 02:20 PM ISTScientists uncovered a massive underground geological structure beneath Bermuda that may finally explain one of the Atlantic Ocean’s long-standing mysteries. Researchers say a thick layer of unusually buoyant rock beneath the island is helping keep Bermuda elevated above the surrounding seafloor.
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US arrests another Chinese scientist at Detroit airport for smuggling of biological material
World | Jun 10, 2025, 10:47 AM ISTThe government last week charged two Chinese scientists who are accused of conspiring to smuggle a toxic fungus into the US.
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Nikku Madhusudhan, an Indian-origin scientist leads alien life research on distant planet K2-18b
Science | Apr 18, 2025, 11:40 AM ISTWith the help of cutting-edge tools like the JWST and future missions, Professor Nikku Madhusudhan’s research may soon help answer one of humanity’s oldest and most profound questions—Are we alone in the universe?
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Wayanad landslides linked to warming Arabian Sea, says climate scientist
India | Jul 30, 2024, 11:57 PM ISTA senior climate scientist attributes the recent deadly landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district to the warming of the Arabian Sea, causing extremely heavy rainfall and atmospheric instability.
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Chinese scientist who published COVID-19 sequence allowed back in his lab after protesting for days
World | May 01, 2024, 10:57 AM ISTChinese virologist Zhang Yongzhen said he staged a sit-in protest after he and his team were suddenly evicted from the lab. The Shanghai Public Health Clinical Centre said his lab was being renovated, but the scientist refuted the claims, saying he was not informed earlier.
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Hanwha Systems' SAR Satellite executes earth observation mission
Science | Apr 18, 2024, 12:55 PM ISTSouth Korean defence solutions firm has reportedly disclosed its compact synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite which effectively completed an Earth observation task. The satellite is capable of capturing images of prominent landmarks in key cities like New York and Dubai.
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Haryana scientist dies by suicide after killing his 8-year-old daughter, probe launched
India | Mar 11, 2024, 10:55 AM ISTThe police cordoned off the area and a mobile forensic science unit has been called as part of the scientific investigation. They are also questioning nearby people as well as family members of the deceased.
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NASA's Crew 7 aims returning to Earth on March 12: Details
Science | Mar 10, 2024, 01:57 PM ISTDuring their six months on the ISS, the Crew-7 conducted science experiments and technology demonstrations to benefit people on Earth and prepare humans for future space missions.
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NASA regains contact with Mars Ingenuity helicopter | All you need to know
Science | Jan 22, 2024, 02:41 PM ISTThe six-wheeled Perseverance rover is searching for signs of ancient microbial life on the Red Planet. Ingenuity has stayed aloft for more than 128 minutes and covered a total of 17.7 km during its 72 Mars flights, according to the mission's flight log.
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BIG moment! Biden honours two Indian-American scientists with US's highest scientific awards
World | Oct 25, 2023, 03:48 PM ISTUS President Joe Biden presented the prestigious White House National Medal for Technology and Innovation to Indian-origin scientist Gadgil for providing life-sustaining resources to communities around the world. Besides, he also gave an award to Subra Suresh.
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US scientists develop ultra-light material stronger than steel
Science | Oct 01, 2023, 01:54 PM ISTScientists have fabricated a pure form of glass and coated specialized pieces of DNA to create the high-strength material which is ultra-light and stronger than steel.
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Viral video: 'Alien corpses' believed to be 1,000 years old unveiled in Mexican Congress
World | Sep 13, 2023, 04:20 PM ISTAccording to Maussan, the samples had been examined by scientists at the Autonomous National University of Mexico (UNAM).
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Centre announces winners of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes 2022 after a year's delay | Check list
Science | Sep 12, 2023, 10:46 PM ISTMicrobiologist Ashwani Kumar from CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh; biologist Maddika Subba Reddy from the Hyderabad-based Centre for DNA Fingerprinting Diagnostics.
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Gujarat: Surat man arrested for impersonating ISRO scientist involved in Chandrayaan-3 mission
Gujarat | Aug 30, 2023, 10:01 AM ISTThe police said that Trivedi gave interviews to the media after the successful soft-landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon on August 23.
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Chandrayaan-3: What women scientists of ISRO said after PM Modi's inspirational speech | VIDEO
India | Aug 26, 2023, 12:18 PM ISTPM Modi in Bengaluru: "We are proud and PM Modi gave a highly inspirational speech," said Muthu Selvi, Senior Scientist from the propulsion team of Chandrayaan-3 on PM Modi's visit to ISRO.
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Women scientists played key role in Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission: PM Modi in Bengaluru | VIDEO
India | Aug 26, 2023, 12:43 PM ISTChandrayaan-3: ISRO Chairman S Somanath personally received PM Modi, who patted his back and hugged him for the successful culmination of the daunting lunar landing mission.
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How to get a job at ISRO? Check step-by-step career guide after 12th and graduation
Jobs | Aug 23, 2023, 08:33 PM ISTIf you are willing to work as Scientist at ISRO. We have curated an article to guide how to join ISRO and what should one take educational path to become a Scientist. Check here.
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Technology transfer talks for small rocket commence with 20 companies and IN-SPACe
Technology | Aug 04, 2023, 01:52 PM ISTIN-SPACe serves as the regulator for private players in the Indian space sector, while ISRO is the Indian space agency. The recent announcement by ISRO revealed its decision to transfer the SSLV technology to private firms.
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Scientists oppose AIIMS' proposal to limit no. of years one can be employed at research projects
Education | Jul 04, 2023, 03:11 PM ISTAccording to the Society of Young Scientists (SYS), the proposed guidelines restrict the number of projects researchers can take up to two, which they claimed was the administration's way of suppressing the research employees working on various projects.
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Google Doodle celebrates Indian biochemist Dr Kamala Sohonie's birthday
Technology | Jun 18, 2023, 10:47 AM ISTDr Kamala Sohonie's groundbreaking work involved discovering the essential enzyme 'Cytochrome C,' pivotal in the energy-generating process of the electron transport chain in plants, human cells, and animal cells, revolutionizing the understanding of cellular energy production.