Nobel Laureate Venkatraman Ramakrishnan said books on science should deal with human aspects of the scientists for better communication rather than the highly sanitised versions that are usually seen in science writings.


Books on science should be humane: Nobel Laureate Venkatraman Ramakrishnan


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The countdown for the flight Thursday night of an Indian rocket carrying the Microsat R imaging satellite of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Kalamsat student satellite will begin later on Wednesday, an Indian space agency official said.


Countdown for launch of DRDO satellite to start on Wednesday


The famed Co-0238 high-yielding sugarcane variety that has placed India on the verge of becoming the world's largest sugar producer has run into trouble due to a 'Red Rot' infestation, forcing the government to hunt for a new strain to check a possible slump in output in the coming years.


Fungus infestation of high-yielding sugarcane variety leads to hunt for new strain


Stargazers were in for a treat as they enjoyed a rare "super blood moon" as it turned a stunning shade of red.


'Super blood moon' thrills onlookers with vibrant shade of red


Researchers have identified a protein, known as ORP2, responsible for transporting cholesterol inside cells that opens the way for new drugs to increase the body's 'good cholesterol' levels.


Protein enabling other drugs to increase body's HDL levels identified


Researchers, led by one of Indian-origin, have developed a new technology that can clean water twice as fast as commercially available ultrafiltration membranes, an advance that brings hope for countries like India where clean drinking water is a big issue.


Novel technology cleans water using bacteria


Scientists have developed tiny elastic robots that can change shape depending on their surroundings and can swim through fluids, an advance which may help deliver drugs to diseased tissue one day.


These tiny swimming robots may deliver drugs in blood vessels


A "successful" robotic surgical procedure was carried out for the first time in Pakistan on a female patient at a hospital in Karachi, the media reported on Sunday.


First robotic surgical procedure performed in Pakistan


Stargazers are in for a treat as skies are set for a series of celestial events on Sunday evening, including total lunar eclipse, super blood Moon and a "Wolf Moon" or Super Blood Wolf Moon.


Get ready for total lunar eclipse, Supermoon on Sunday evening


A team of researchers has developed a system that produces electricity and hydrogen while eliminating carbon dioxide (CO2), which is the main contributor of global warming.


Researchers turn carbon emissions into usable energy


Eminent Indian scientist C.N.R. Rao has been conferred with the first Sheikh Saud International Prize for Materials Research by the Centre for Advanced Materials of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said an official on Friday.


First UAE research prize for scientist CNR Rao


The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday announced a 'young scientists programme' under which three school students will be selected from each state and Union Territory and will be given hands-on experience in building small satellites.


Young scientist programme, Chandrayaan-2 among top priorities this year: ISRO


The Purdue University on Friday celebrated its 150th Anniversary in Mumbai with Astronaut and its alumnus Jerry Ross in a festival inspired by the accomplishments and contributions of its alumni.


Purdue University celebrates its 150th anniversary with astronaut Jerry Ross


The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday announced a Young Scientists programme under which three school students will be selected from each state and union territory and will be given lectures on space and hands-on experience in building small satellites.


ISRO launches Young Scientists programme


China will launch 90 satellites into space for Argentinian company Satellogic, which plans to build an Earth observation network.


90 Argentine satellites to be launched by China


Human beings began living alongside dogs as early as 11,500 years ago and they may also have started getting help in hunting, a study of animal bones from northeast Jordan has showed.


Man's best friend helped early humans in hunting


Researchers have found that a muscle in human feet long believed to be behind the ability to walk upright, also plays a key part in how humans run.


Muscle discovery decodes evolution of human feet


In a bid to popularise science, Union Minister of Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday launched two TV channels -- DD Science and India Science -- with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Doordarshan (DD), Prasar Bharati.


2 TV channels launched to drive scientific temperament in India


Do you know how we recall a past event? According to a new study, when retrieving information, the human brain reconstructs that experience in reverse order indicating that it focuses first on recovering the 'gist' and recalls more specific details later.


Here's how human brain recalls events


The key to longevity can probably be found in the genes of your long-living uncles and aunts and not just parents, finds a study.


Your uncle's genes may decide your longevity: Study


Facing a cash crunch brought on by the partial US government shutdown, US-based Tethers Unlimited Inc. has laid off nearly 20 per cent of its workforce, the media reported.

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