Science

Goa Launches Forensic Psychology Division

The Goa government has introduced a new Forensic Psychology Division to enhance scientific investigation. This move is expected to strengthen the state's law enforcement capabilities.

04 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Finds 21 Big Cats Hiding in Plain Sight

Meghalaya's wildlife authorities have identified 21 individuals of the state's most elusive big cat species during a recent survey, revealing that these animals are more common than previously thought.

04 Aug 2026

Rare Marine Species Discovered at Vasai Beach Boosts Maharashtra’s Biodiversity Profile

Scientists have identified a rare marine species along Vasai Beach, Maharashtra, marking a significant addition to the state’s biodiversity records.

04 Aug 2026

1930s Living Fossil Discovery Stuns Scientists

In the 1930s, a living fossil was discovered, an event hailed as one of the most sensational moments in natural history.

04 Aug 2026

India and US Strengthen Science, Tech and Space Collaboration

India and the United States are deepening their partnership in science, technology and space, aiming to shape the future together.

04 Aug 2026

ICRISAT Secures CRISPR-Cas9 Access to Enhance Climate‑Resilient Crops

ICRISAT has obtained access to CRISPR‑Cas9 gene‑editing technology, aiming to develop crops that can better withstand climate change impacts.

04 Aug 2026

Gujarat Gets Battery Energy Storage Policy

Gujarat has introduced a new battery energy storage system policy to enhance its power supply after sunset. This policy aims to promote the use of renewable energy sources.

04 Aug 2026

Glaw Lake Designated Arunachal’s First Ramsar Wetland, India Reaches 101 Sites

Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has been declared India's first Ramsar wetland site in the state, bringing the national total of Ramsar sites to 101.

03 Aug 2026

Delhi Fish Found with Higher Microplastic Levels than Upstream Haryana, Study Reveals

A recent study shows fish sampled from the Yamuna River in Delhi contain higher concentrations of microplastics compared to those collected upstream in Haryana.

03 Aug 2026

1938 Coelacanth Discovery: The Living Fossil That Shocked the World

In 1938, a South African fisherman caught a strange fish near St. Paul’s Rocks, revealing the coelacanth, a living fossil thought extinct for 400 million years.

03 Aug 2026

Varanasi Scholar Jakkanna Embarks on Antarctic Expedition

Jakkanna, a researcher from Varanasi, has begun a scientific expedition to Antarctica, marking a significant milestone for Indian science.

03 Aug 2026

Endangered Vulture Successfully Released After Two Failed Attempts

After two unsuccessful release attempts, an endangered vulture was successfully released, marking a significant milestone for conservation efforts.

03 Aug 2026