Science

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

Chhattisgarh Launches Campaign to Save Its Last Wild Buffaloes

The state government has announced a new conservation plan to protect the remaining wild buffalo population in Chhattisgarh, aiming to prevent their extinction.

03 Aug 2026

Toxic Metals Found in Harike Birds

A recent study by Punjab University reveals the alarming impact of pollution on birds in Harike and Pong wetlands. The research found toxic metals accumulating in the bodies of these birds.

03 Aug 2026

Scientists Discover New Plant Species in Arunachal's West Kameng District

A new plant species has been identified in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting the region's rich biodiversity.

03 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh CM Releases Two Cheetahs at Kuno National Park

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav released two cheetahs at Kuno National Park today as part of the state's wildlife conservation efforts.

03 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand Boosts Science

Vigyan Setu is emerging as a powerful medium for boosting science and innovation in Uttarakhand. This initiative aims to promote scientific growth in the state.

03 Aug 2026