Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 106th Indian Science Congress at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara near Jalandhar in Punjab on January 3.


Modi to inaugurate Indian Science Congress at LPU on Jan 3


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Billionaire Elon Musk-owned SpaceX has successfully launched and deployed a powerful next-generation GPS navigation satellite into orbit -- making it the company's first-ever US government-sanctioned national security space mission.


Musk's SpaceX successfully deploys US GPS satellite into orbit


Nuclear strategic ballistic missile Agni-IV was successfully test fired from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast on Sunday.


N-capable Agni-IV successfully test fired off Odisha coast


Scientists of the Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry in Himachal Pradesh have developed an apple cider vinegar technology that will soon find its way to the market, the university said on Friday.


University in Himachal develops apple cider vinegar technology


Throwing away clothing that is no longer needed is a missed opportunity to turn the fabric into new products such as building materials, as well as address our unsustainable landfill problems, says an Indian-origin professor.


Turn your old, unwanted clothes into building materials


Rounding off the year 2018, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday successfully launched a military communication satellite GSAT-7A, primarily for the Indian Air Force, in a text-book style.


India puts into orbit military satellite for IAF


An Indian GSLV-F11 rocket with a two-tonne GSAT-7A military communication satellite lifted-off from the second launch pad here on Wednesday evening.


Indian rocket lifts-off with military satellite for IAF


Personal information of some of current and former employees at NASA may have been stolen in a data breach that hit the US space agency in October this year, a media report said.


Data breach hits NASA, employees' personal information at risk: Report


Personal information of some current and former employees of NASA were stolen in a data breach in October, CNET's sister site ZDNet reported on Wednesday.


NASA hack compromises data of current, former employees


A newly discovered amphibian that buries its head in the sand has been named after US President Donald Trump, apparently in response to his comments about climate change, media reported.


Blind amphibian named after Donald Trump


Researchers at IIT Kharagpur (IIT KGP) have developed a prototype of a sensor-based tracking kit to monitor daily activities while a smartphone-based application is under development which will analyse the tracking kit data to recognise addictive and depressive behaviour, an official said on Tuesday.


IIT KGP researchers develop kit to help stop smoking


The Indian space agency is facing an increased demand for strategic satellites, a top official has said, even as the countdown began on Tuesday afternoon for the launch a day later of the country's latest military communications satellite, the GSAT-7 for the IAF.


Demand for strategic satellites rises, countdown for IAF satellite launch begins


Eating green leafy vegetables in larger portion daily may reduce the risk of developing fatty liver disease, suggests researchers in a mice study.


Green leafy vegetables may prevent fatty liver disease


All set to ring in Christmas eve? According to a research, the risk of heart attack peaks at around Christmas eve, particularly for older and sicker people, and it is most likely due to heightened emotional stress.


Heart attack risks higher on Christmas eve: Study


India will be launching GSAT 7A, a military communication satellite for the Indian Air Force (IAF), on December 19 with its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV Mk II) rocket, said Indian space agency.


India to launch GSAT 7 satellite for Indian Air Force


NASA's satellite to track Earth's melting ice has revealed accurate first maps of Antarctica such that it can measure sea ice height to within an inch, the US sapace agency has said.


NASA satellite maps Antarctica ice sheets, sea ice, forests


A group of glaciers spanning one-eighth of East Antarctica's coast have begun to lose ice over the past decade, hinting at widespread changes in the ocean, NASA scientists have found.


More glaciers in East Antarctica losing ice: NASA


While sea ice in the Arctic continues to be on the decline, a new research from the US Space agency suggests that it is regrowing at faster rates during the winter than it was a few decades ago.


Wintertime ice growth in Arctic sea slows long-term decline: NASA


Indian school students and Israeli scientists came together at a science and technology exhibition organised here on Friday, to introduce better technology for tackling climate change.


Students, scientists showcase tech to tackle climate change


The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) paid Rs 10 lakh compensation to Anusha, widow of researcher P. Manoj Kumar who died on Wednesday when a hydrogen cylinder exploded during an experiment in the aerospace department laboratory, the state-run Institute said on Friday.


IISc gives Rs 10 lakh to widow of blast victim


Rome, Dec 6 (IANS/AKI) Urgent action is needed to address soil pollution and contain the multiple threats it poses to global food safety and food security, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said.

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