Experts visit Kishtwar for reasons behind frequent earthquakes

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 20:44

An expert team of scientists has visited Kishtwar district here to find out the reasons behind repeated earthquakes in the region.

US scientists to boycott NASA meeting

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 13:38

Several prominent scientists in exoplanet research have decided to boycott a NASA conference after learning Chinese researchers are barred from attending by the space agency, which cited national security as its reason.

83,000 citizen scientists help catalogue more than 300,000 galaxies

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 13:28

More than 83,000 volunteer citizen scientists have helped catalogue information on more than 300,000 galaxies to help learn more about our universe.

`North Korea scientists mastering art of making nuclear arms`

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 12:41

North Korean scientists have learned to build crucial equipment for uranium-based nuclear bombs on their own, according to evidence gathered by two American experts.

UN climate report will not sway US deniers

Last Updated: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 11:34

The upcoming UN report on climate change is not likely to rattle US deniers of global warming who hold sway in the halls of power, experts say.

Oz scientists link Shark population to damage on coral reefs

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 14:34

Australian marine scientists have linked the declining Shark population to damage on coral reefs off the country`s north-west coast.

More efforts required for faster growth: Mukherjee

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 15:13

President Pranab Mukherjee pitched for stronger efforts to enable the country to secure growth at a faster pace and expressed confidence that India would be able to stop present "deceleration" in its economy.

Japan scientists launch freeze-dry animal sperm bank

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 23:06

Japanese scientists have launched a sperm bank for endangered animals that uses freeze-drying technology they hope could one day help humans recreate animal populations on other planets.

Man could set foot on Mars by 2021: UK scientists

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 19:29

UK scientists have designed a concept mission to land astronauts on Mars by 2021 - 12 years before NASA expects to send a manned mission to the Red Planet.

Oz scientists create 3D-printed titanium bugs

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 10:14

Australian scientists have created the world`s first 3D printed giant titanium bugs, up to 50 times their original size, which will enable them to examine these creatures which can barely be seen with the naked eye.

Kapil Sibal for hiring best scientists at desired pay scale

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 20:07

Pushing for creation of Intellectual Property Rights, Kapil Sibal said institutions involved in R&D should hire talented scientists.

`Scientists, engineers must join hands to meet `grand challenge` of clean water supply`

Last Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 20:35

Scientists and engineers together must initiate a major new effort to educate the public and decision makers on a crisis in providing Earth`s people with clean water that looms ahead in the 21st century.