Science

Glaw Lake Becomes India’s 101st Ramsar Wetland

Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has been declared India’s 101st Ramsar Site, recognizing its ecological importance as a wetland of international significance.

08 Aug 2026

India to Witness Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse on March 3, 2026

A total lunar eclipse, popularly known as the Blood Moon, will be visible across India on March 3, 2026, with specific timings and auspicious periods to be announced.

07 Aug 2026

New Begonia Species Discovered in Arunachal, Named After Nyishi Tribe’s Neelam Clan

Scientists have identified a new begonia species in Arunachal Pradesh, honouring the Nyishi tribe’s Neelam clan with the plant’s name.

07 Aug 2026

Ancient DNA from Uttarakhand Lake Sediments Reveals Early Human Settlement in Himalayas

Scientists have extracted ancient DNA from lake sediments in Uttarakhand, indicating that humans reached the Himalayas much earlier than previously thought.

07 Aug 2026

Mysterious Waves in Morbi Water Well Confound Experts

In Morbi, Gujarat, a water well has been exhibiting unexplained waves, baffling locals and scientists alike. Experts suggest air pressure variations and groundwater recharge cycles as possible causes.

07 Aug 2026

Indian Scientific Consortium Formed by Leading Research Bodies

A new consortium of scientific organizations has been announced, bringing together leading research bodies to collaborate on scientific initiatives.

07 Aug 2026

DNA from Uttarakhand lake sediments pushes back human arrival in Himalayas

New genetic analysis of sediment cores from a lake in Uttarakhand reveals that humans inhabited the Himalayan region earlier than the previously accepted timeline.

07 Aug 2026

Nashik Reports Mild Tremors Amid Recent Seismic Surge

The city of Nashik in Maharashtra felt mild tremors today, following a series of seismic events in the region earlier this week.

07 Aug 2026

Anil Menon Set for Spacewalk

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon is set to embark on his first-ever spacewalk. This historic event marks a significant milestone for India and the global space community.

07 Aug 2026

Anil Menon's Historic Spacewalk

Malayali astronaut Anil Menon is set to make a historic spacewalk today, marking a significant milestone. This achievement is a testament to India's growing presence in space exploration.

06 Aug 2026

Pune-Nashik Rail Line Impact

The former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission will assess the impact of the Pune-Nashik rail line on GMRT. The assessment aims to determine the effects of the rail line on the project.

06 Aug 2026

Scientists Urge Shift to Prevention After Dharali Disaster

A year after the Dharali disaster, scientists are calling for a strategic shift from reactive response to proactive prevention measures.

05 Aug 2026