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Trump cuts science funds, France tells scientists 'come, join us'
Published on: May 5, 2025, 10:57 p.m. | Source:
Firstpost
As US President Donald Trump’s tightens control over academia by proposing 2026 budget slashes NASA’s funding by 24%, threatening to cancel major moon missions and crippling science programs, Europe is seizing the moment. At a Paris conference, French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a €500 million package to attract US-based scientists.
'Be Educated, Not Influenced': Luke Coutinho Warns Against Obsession With Copper Water
Published on: May 2, 2025, 2:47 p.m. | Source:
News18
While even Science backs the centuries-old Indian tradition of drinking water from copper vessels, lifestyle guru Luke Coutinho warned against excess consumption.
Current Science News Highlights: Space Missions, Satellite Ventures, and Crocodile Fossils
Published on: May 1, 2025, 2:37 a.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Recent science news highlights include Firefly's Alpha rocket crash, China's spacecraft return, NASA and FCC nominations advanced in the US Senate, New Zealand Air Force's space squadron plans, discovery of land-living crocodile fossils in the Caribbean, and Amazon's satellite launch to challenge SpaceX's Starlink in broadband internet.
How machine learning can spark many discoveries in science and medicine
Published on: April 29, 2025, 6:54 p.m. | Source:
The Indian Express
Scientists are turning to machine learning to predict diseases, design drugs, and uncover hidden patterns in massive datasets, signalling a new era of discovery.
From seed to skin: Why the pomegranate (with its divine associations) is good for health
Published on: April 29, 2025, 5:30 p.m. | Source:
Scroll.in
An excerpt from ‘Sacred: The Mysticism, Science, Recipes and Rituals Around the Plants We Worship,’ by Vasudha Rai.
Career Options Beyond JEE, B.Tech: 5 Courses That Fetch Big Salaries
Published on: April 28, 2025, 9:54 a.m. | Source:
News18
Career tips: Expert Sita Ram discusses career options for JEE aspirants beyond engineering, like data science, architecture, research, aviation, and forensic science.
When LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka explained ‘science’ of Rishabh Pant’s record-breaking Rs 27 crore price tag in IPL auction
Published on: April 27, 2025, 11:50 p.m. | Source:
The Indian Express
In IPL 2025, Pant has managed to score 106 runs off eight innings at an average of 13.25 and a strike rate of 96.36.
Yogendra Yadav: ‘The North and South should make a deal on population vs revenue over delimitation’
Published on: April 26, 2025, 6:21 a.m. | Source:
The Indian Express
Yogendra Yadav, member, Swaraj India, and national convenor of Bharat Jodo Abhiyaan, discusses the challenges of delimitation, freeing up the process from bias and streamlining voters’ lists. The session was moderated by Amitabh Sinha, Science and Climate Editor
Who is Shakti Dubey? How did she clear UPSC Civil Service examination after 5 attempts?
Published on: April 24, 2025, 2:13 p.m. | Source:
Livemint
Shakti Dubey studied Biochemistry at the undergraduate level and chose Political Science and International Relations as her optional subjects for the examination. She initially aspired to become a doctor.
Science unlocks a new colour 'Olo': A glimpse into what the eye was never meant to see
Published on: April 19, 2025, 10:20 p.m. | Source:
India TV News
As per the research, the colour is said to be the saturated shade of blue-green. It cannot be seen by the naked eye without stimulating specific cells in the retina.
Study Warns: Chronic Pain And Depression Are More Closely Linked Than You Think
Published on: April 19, 2025, 7:18 p.m. | Source:
TheHealthSite
According to a study published in the Science Advance Journal, the link between pain and depression is deeper than we ever imagined it to be. TheHealthSite.com
Quake or fake? Science frowns as India’s earthquake prophets cause stir with cat & cardboard theories
Published on: April 18, 2025, 8:45 a.m. | Source:
ThePrint
As amateur quake predictors gain online clout, govt officials scramble to debunk their wild theories, say none of them are scientifically verified.
Bihar's Khushboo Kumaris score 400 but don't get to study science
Published on: April 15, 2025, 12:21 p.m. | Source:
ThePrint
Learn about Khushboo Kumari's pursuit of science education and the emotional challenges she faces in her academic journey.
Visa Costs: The Hidden Challenge in UK Science Recruitment
Published on: April 15, 2025, 11:34 a.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
High UK visa fees are obstructing efforts to attract international scientists, impacting research and economy growth. The Royal Society claims fees are up to 17 times higher than other nations, deterring global talent. The costs challenge Prime Minister Starmer's economic vision and raise questions about policy impacts on science recruitment.
Meet the jellyfish that can reverse ageing and live forever
Published on: April 14, 2025, 6:28 p.m. | Source:
The Indian Express
Meet the immortal jellyfish, Turritopsis dohrnii — a tiny marine marvel capable of reversing its life cycle and starting over. Discover how this biological anomaly uses transdifferentiation to potentially defy death and what it means for science and our understanding of immortality.
Scientists develop most accurate 3D map of mammal brain yet. It’s like ‘having access to a Google map’
Published on: April 13, 2025, 8:30 a.m. | Source:
ThePrint
ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.
Sumant Sinha: Nuclear energy is a crucial piece in the puzzle of climate action
Published on: April 13, 2025, midnight | Source:
Livemint
If we’re to avert climate catastrophe, we must embrace all science-backed solutions, including those with complex legacies. Not only are nuclear reactors safer today, key supply constraints have eased. Make it part of the mix.
The science behind ‘de-extinction’ in Resurrection Quest docu-series
Published on: April 12, 2025, 6:41 p.m. | Source:
The News Minute
The Resurrection Quest explores the science of de-extinction, from cloning pets to gene-editing elephants. Is it hope or hubris? Dive into our review of this four-part docu-series.
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Budget documents reveal Trump's plan to slash funding for climate science agency and Nasa
Published on: April 12, 2025, 9:53 a.m. | Source:
Firstpost
According to the documents, the budget cuts will target research and programs related to the impacts of climate change. If Congress approves the plan, Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) funding would be slashed from $485 million to $171 million