The thought of combining a printer (the bane of office workers) with the bacterium E. coli (the scourge of romaine lettuce) may seem an odd, if not unpleasant, collaboration.

This ink is alive and made entirely of microbes

The world is witnessing a space race of sorts again with entry of private companies in the domain previously exclusive to government space agencies. Questions are often raised about whether we need to spend billions on space when we have pressing issues here on Earth.

Being in space has given us better science and tech on Earth, say top officials of Quad space agencies

Stars are a brilliant to look at. The specs of light adorning the black sky impart a sense of calm. But the process of star formation is a violent one. A mass of gas in a corner of space comes together.

Hubble telescope captures violent process of star formation

Due to movies and other popular media, when we say 'dinosaur', an image of a scary, huge animal brandishing razor-sharp teeth pops into mind. This image is fitting to the fact that dinosaurs ruled every food chain and food web on Earth millions of years ago.

Dog-sized dinosaur with no teeth has been found in Brazil

The exoplanet search and study group at the Ahmedabad-based Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), has discovered a new exoplanet orbiting too close to an evolved or aging star with a mass of 1.

Indian scientists discover star-planet bigger than Jupiter

A Japanese biotech firm has devised a new method that might help detect pancreatic cancer at an early stage. The technique involves the use of a genetically modified a type of worm called “C.

Japanese scientists use genetically modified worm to detect cancer

Researchers have now confirmed what basically everyone already knew: Grandmothers are hardwired to care deeply about their grandchildren. A new study published in the Royal Society B on Tuesday provides the first neural snapshot of intergenerational bonds.

The verdict is in: Science says Grannies are good for you

Nature is full of wonders and there's no saying what we might come across. Things once thought impossible sometimes have a way of proving us wrong. This is especially true in case of science.

Scientists find never-before-seen mineral trapped in a diamond

A large study has suggested that blood pressure medicines may protect against type 2 diabetes. The study has been published in medical journal Lancet. Blood pressure medications are already prescribed by doctors worldover to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Blood pressure medicines may protect against type-2 diabetes

Earth's neighbour Venus has the most harrowing surface conditions of all planets in the solar system. It is a 'greenhouse planet' with surface temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Celsius.

NASA releases breathtaking video of DAVINCI mission to Venus

Here's a thought on World Science Day. Why are more youngsters not taking up pure science? Is the pursuit of science not rewarding anymore? Palki Sharma says the World must embrace science if it wants to make progress and stay safe.

Gravitas: World Science Day, 2021

An analysis of ancient rocks suggests that the Earth's first continents might have emerged from the ocean around 700 million years earlier than previously thought.

What if scientists are wrong about the age of continents? New study says they are 700 million years older

Earthquakes are usually regarded with fear and though technological and scientific advances have enabled us to study the natural phenomenon in greater detail, there is still no way to predict earthquake with pinpoint precision.

Earthquake helps growth of trees, reveals study

Our constant search for answer to whether we are alone in the universe involves detection of water. The simple liquid has a great significance in finding life in space as it has cradled life on our very own planet.

Scientists find water in a galaxy 12.8 billion light-years away

For the first time, astronomers have detected fluorine—which is found in human’s bones and teeth as fluoride—in a galaxy that is more than 12 billion light-years away.

For first time, element found in bones, teeth detected in galaxy 12 billion light years away

Andromeda galaxy is the nearest large galaxy to the Milky Way. Naturally, we have our scientific eyes in its direction. the galaxy is 2.5 million lightyears away from us.

Andromeda galaxy has a weird shape in the middle, astronomers now know why

The iconic Hubble Space Telescope has developed a glitch yet again and has entered 'safe mode' suspending scientific operation. The iconic but ageing piece of technology has needed constant repairs in recent years underlining need for new eye in the sky.

Hubble in trouble: Space telescope enters safe mode, suspends operations

Space is full of wonders beyond our imagination. Though we have gazed far and deep into reaches of the black expanse, a lot remains unknown and what is known continues to surprise and mesmerise us.

Devil's eye? NASA posts eerie image of Helix Nebula in Halloween season

In coming years, Indian astronauts will be in space for the Gaganyaan mission, while Indian marine researchers will dive into the depths of the ocean (6kms), as a part of the Samudrayaan mission.

Samudrayaan: India's first manned deep-sea probe to travel 6 km under water

We've all been through this: we wake up around 3 am and before we realise, our mind is flooded with thoughts about past, people, incidents and more. More often than not, these memories are unpleasant.

Why do we wake up at 3 am and think negative thoughts? Science has answer

Anyone says Antarctica and all we can think of is endless ice sheets and cute-looking penguins. It's hard to imagine anything else happening. Antarctica is a frozen desert with negligible vegetation and limited animal life.

Antarctica burned with forest fires when dinosaurs roamed Earth, says study

It perhaps is a dream of all of us to find a new planet or a star. If the discovery is vital enough, they even may give the planet our name. But not all of us have the scientific know-how to actually do that and all we can do is dream.

Scientists want you to help them discover new planets, here's how

Some readers may remember the time when a legit comet collided with planet Jupiter. The exceptional event that took place in the year 1992 was huge news worldwide as it was first such event taking place inside solar system when human technology was developed enough to observe it in detail.

Jupiter collides with a space rock, collision causes flash in its atmosphere

Asteroids may be small as compared to Earth, but their destructive power is huge due to momentum imparted to them by their speed. An asteroid struck Earth millions of years ago and ended the reign of dinosaurs.

Asteroid-deflecting NASA spacecraft begins final preparations

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