Chemical pollutants at home degrade fertility in both men and dogs, study finds
A new research by scientists at the University of Nottingham suggests, environmental contaminants found in the home and diet have the same adverse effects on...
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Unscientific claims tarnish image of Indian science: Scientists and Academicians
cientists and science academicians decry efforts to pass off mythology as science at the just concluded Indian Science Congress. In a joint letter to Indian...
Pseudoscience poses great danger, says Prof Vijay Raghavan
Prof K. Vijay Raghavan, a top scientist, heading the Science Advisory Committee to the Government of India describes as “unfortunate”, the claim of Andhra Pradesh...
Fifteen scientific achievements in India in 2018, beyond rockets and missiles
Indian science has made several pathbreaking achievements during 2018, beyond its dominance in space and missile technologies. The scientists have achieved quite a number of...
National Mathematics Day Special – A lesson from Ramanujan’s elbow
National Mathematics Day (December 22) Special – Srinivas Ramanujan, the mathematical wizard produced groundbreaking new theorems. His theorems had contributed significantly to understanding the number...
Indian scientists developing model for artificial rains in deficient regions
Indian weather scientists are carrying out an extensive study of the cloud systems to develop a model for artificial rains in deficient regions. The three-year-long...
All may not be well with India’s ageing population
A study by Jawaharlal Nehru University reveals, around 5% of India’s elderly population has an appalling quality of life due to several disabilities. It shows...
NCL scientists develop improved catalyst for faster conversion of biomass to biofuel
Scientists at CSIR-NCL develop an improved catalyst for faster, environment-friendly method for conversion of industrial biomass into biodiesel. The process currently used involves multiple steps...
Poor quality of drugs making treatment of ringworm less effective
Doctors from New Delhi’s Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital ((RML) ) find the quality of drugs a contributing factor to decreased effectiveness of drugs used...
Wind power vulnerable to climate change in India
Warming waters in the Indian Ocean caused by global climate change, is weakening monsoon circulation and decreasing wind speeds, according to a new study from...