President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for successfully test-firing a medium-range ballistic missile, developed jointly with Israel.


President congratulates DRDO for successful test-firing of MRSAM missile


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Australian researchers are a step closer to developing a vaccine against malaria, a statement said on Friday.


Australian researchers step closer to malaria vaccine


In a major step towards developing effective genetic strategies to control mosquitoes, scientists have isolated a gene that determines maleness in the species of mosquito that is responsible for transmitting malaria.


Gene that determines maleness in malaria mosquitoes


Move over controversies and rhetoric over ban on cow slaughter and beef eating. The Narendra Modi government has now engaged a group of scientists to dedicate themselves to work on a "new technology model" to facilitate birth of more female calves and discourage bulls.


Family planning with a difference: Scientists asked to breed more female calves


Scientists have now developed a new $2 test that has been found in the lab to accurately detect low levels of the virus in saliva.


New $2 salivia test detects Zika in a jiffy


A new study has confirmed the link between eating canned food and increased exposure to a chemical linked to diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other health effects.


Canned food linked to hormone-disrupting chemical exposure


Home Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to take firsthand stock of security situation in the Kashmir Valley ahead of the forthcoming Amarnarh Yatra, officials said on Thursday.


Rajnath Singh to visit J&K on Friday


Over 80 researchers from India and the US will discuss cutting edge research and exchange ideas in November in West Bengal to combat viral infections of the brain, against the backdrop of globalisation, immigration and the increasing incidences of such infections.


Indo-US conference on combating viral infections of brain


In what is believed to be a first in the country, twins born prematurely in the 24th week have defied risks and survived to complete 38 weeks of their existence.


Born in 24th week, Kerala twins survive against odds


The National Ranking Framework (NRF) will have a separate set of parameters for the premier Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) from the next academic year, said Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani.


Separate parameters for IISERs under National Ranking Framework: Smriti Irani


India has enriched the faunal biodiversity of the world with the discovery of 262 new species in 2015 while 105 species were recorded in the country for the first time, a Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) official said here on Tuesday.


262 new faunal species discovered in India in 2015: Official


The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has launched long-term monitoring studies in five Himalayan states to document the effect of climate change on animal biodiversity, an official said here on Tuesday.


ZSI documenting climate change in five Himalayan states


A new study has pinned down an overlooked source of outdoor pollution in Beijing -- residential cooking and heating -- which according to scientists contributes more to the city's choking smog than do the transportation sector and power plants combined.


Household fuels major source of Beijing smog: Study


Scientists have built a "bionic" cardiac patch that could act similarly to a pacemaker and monitor as well as respond to cardiac problems.


Scientists develop 'bionic' cardiac patch


Inhabitants of Harappan settlements found in Uttar Pradesh's Alamgirpur, the easternmost site of the Indus Valley civilisation, channeled their knowledge of the local landscape and water availability to zero on these sites specifically and not just for the sake of setting up communities in the region, an archaeologist said here on Monday.


'Harappans in Alamgirpur made clever use of landscape, water availability'


The 37,000-year old remains of the "Deep Skull" -- the oldest modern human discovered in South-East Asia --  was not related to indigenous Australians, as had been originally thought, says a new study.


Ancient 'Deep Skull' not related to indigenous Australians


Ever struggled with a shampoo bottle in trying to get the last drop out or the last bit of a hand wash, dish wash or laundry detergent? Worry not as researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found a way to create the perfect texture inside plastic bottles to let soap products flow out freely.


Get even the last drop out from shampoo bottle soon


The IIT-Kharagpur and Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) will jointly offer an integrated MSc-PhD programme in chemical and molecular biology, officials said on Monday.


IIT-Kharagpur, IACS to offer MSc-PhD in chemical, molecular biology


At a time when climate change is set to impact rice production in Asia, simple water management by farmers as an adaptation strategy will minimise the damage, an expert said.


'Water management in rice output key to tackle climate change'


Playing with magnets could increase levels of satisfaction, intimacy and commitment amongst romantic partners, new research has suggested.


Can playing with magnets boost your love life?


The number of missing cases of microcephaly epidemic in several countries raises serious questions about the assumed connection between Zika and microcephaly, finds a new study.

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