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Scientists have found evidence of widespread water in the Moons interior. (Photo: AFP)

Moon could be wetter than thought, say scientists

The Moon, long thought to be a dry, inhospitable orb, hosts surprisingly large sub-surface water reserves.

25 July 2017 7:40 AM IST

Prof Rao with Wing Commander Ravish Malhotra and Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma,

Stars in his eyes, galaxies in his sights

His pioneering work in satellite technology without doubt eclipses his significant contribution to development of...

25 July 2017 2:52 AM IST

Prof Rao, 85, was handpicked by his mentor, the late Dr Vikram Sarabhai, the father of Indias space endeavour, to shape the satellite technology programme in 1971.

Professor UR Rao knew Mars, loved Venus

In short, he steered ISRO through its long journey from a bullock cart test-ride for APPLE satellite in 1981 to Mars a...

25 July 2017 2:42 AM IST

In saliva, scientists have found hints that a ghost species of archaic human may have contributed genetic material to ancestors of people living in Sub-Saharan Africa today. The finding comes from a University at Buffalo-led research project that examined the evolutionary history of MUC7, a gene that codes for an important salivary protein of the same name. Credit: Bob Wilder/University at Buffalo.

Clues to a ghost' species of ancient human found in saliva

The evolutionary history of a salivary protein may point to interbreeding between humans and an enigmatic ancient...

24 July 2017 1:23 PM IST

Former ISRO chairman and professor U R Rao (Photo: File)

UR Rao, former ISRO chairman, passes away at 85

Mr. Rao is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter, ISRO officials said.

24 July 2017 8:57 AM IST

This handout video grab taken with an underwater robot and provided by Japans International Research Institute for Nuclear Decommissioning on July 21 shows a part of the pedestal wall inside reactor No. 3 at Fukushima nuclear power plant. (Photo: AFP)

Robot finds possible melted fuel inside Fukushima reactor

Large amounts of the solidified lumps and deposit were spotted for the first time by the robot.

24 July 2017 7:37 AM IST

Though the Cosmetics Database lists it as a low hazard ingredient, experts say that the standards need to evolve

Bureau of Indian Standards has no info on chemical used in beauty...

The chemical and its derivative Tetradibutyl Pentaerithrityl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate are widely used in deodorants and...

24 July 2017 7:31 AM IST

Layering the nanofibres provides a large surface area, enhancing the natural movement of particles and their interception by the fibres. (Photo: AP)

Scientists discover angel particle

An experiment proposed by Stanford theorists finds evidence for the Majorana fermion, a particle that's its own...

23 July 2017 12:28 PM IST

Apart from the use of drones, the government is mulling the use of GIS mapping of the Agency areas in Vizag and East Godavari districts, especially those in the interior parts of the Andhra Odisha border that are inaccessible due to the terrain or Maoist influence.

UK may introduce drone registration, safety tests

The decision came in the backdrop of several reports of passenger jets being involved in near-miss incidents with drones...

23 July 2017 9:13 AM IST

The entire United States will fall into shadow as a solar eclipse passes on August 21 (Photo: AFP)

Solar eclipse offers millions a chance at citizen science

NASA is reminding people to take eye safety precautions because it is never safe to look at the Sun during an eclipse.

22 July 2017 8:31 AM IST

Previously thought to only occur in the early stages of the universe and within neutron stars and black holes. (Image: IBM)

Scientists observe an effect on Earth believed to occur only in black...

IBM Scientists observe elusive gravitational effect in solid-state physics.

21 July 2017 12:06 PM IST

A newly developed vine-like robot can grow across long distances without moving its whole body. It could prove useful in search and rescue operations and medical applications. (Image: Stanford University)

A vine-like robot that can grow across long distances

Stanford researchers develop a new type of soft, growing robot.

21 July 2017 11:29 AM IST