Science and Technology

Surprising ‘dark oxygen’ discovery could ensnarl deep-sea mining | Explained

The Hindu:Science - 2 hours 34 min ago
The oxygen discovery raises questions about how deep-sea mining to extract polymetallic nodules will affect marine ecosystems

Scientists report trees absorb methane as well

The Hindu:Science - 26/07/2024
The new evidence reinforces the importance of trees for our climate system while showing there is still much to learn about these ecosystems

NASA blows up another inflatable space station structure after exceeding the recommended safety levels 

The Hindu:Science - 26/07/2024
NASA, Sierra Space blew up another inflatable structure after it withstood more the recommended pressure  

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Gharials

The Hindu:Science - 25/07/2024
This week’s Sci-five quiz is on gharials.

Sharks off Rio de Janeiro test positive for cocaine

The Hindu:Science - 25/07/2024
Of the 13 specimens of Brazilian sharpnose shark scientists tested over almost three years, all presented cocaine in their muscle and liver tissue

Sea urchins fed waste cabbage to spare Japan's seaweed forests

The Hindu:Science - 25/07/2024
Japan is struggling with a "desertification of the sea" or "isoyake" problem, where the coastline faces a stark decrease in seaweed forests

Britain's climate change plan challenged in landmark court case

The Hindu:Science - 25/07/2024
Friends of the Earth is taking legal action over Britain's national adaptation programme, which was published last year

South Africa passes its first sweeping climate change law

The Hindu:Science - 25/07/2024
South Africa is the world's most carbon-intensive major economy and among the top 15 greenhouse gas emitters.

Ketamine pill offers hope, and risks, for treatment-resistant depression

The Hindu:Science - 25/07/2024
Reports have suggested that tablets that release ketamine slowly can improve symptoms of depression with fewer side effects

DRDO successfully tests Phase-II ballistic missile defence system

The Hindu:Science - 25/07/2024
The maiden test of the Phase-II BMD that can intercept ballistic missiles of 5,000 km class was conducted in November 2022

 Children at risk as new mpox variant hits Congo displacement camps

The Hindu:Science - 24/07/2024
The current mpox outbreak in Congo has already seen around 27,000 cases and claimed more than 1,100 lives, most of them children

Drug used to treat clots can protect against cobra venom damage

The Hindu:Science - 24/07/2024
Researchers found tinzaparin significantly reduced damage to human cells due to spitting cobra venom; they plan to start human trials soon

Budget 2024: Urban, rural land reforms ‘welcome move’ by government

The Hindu:Science - 23/07/2024
Overall better land registries and cadastral maps are key to understanding land-use around the country

Budget 2024: Fillip to clean energy schemes

The Hindu:Science - 23/07/2024
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said “nuclear energy is expected to form a very significant part of the energy mix” and underlined investment in constructing small modular nuclear reactors

Budget 2024: Under-spending brightens allocations for science ministries, depts.

The Hindu:Science - 23/07/2024
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) received ₹8,029 crore, a large increase over the actual expenditure last year

18% hike for Department of Space in Union Budget, lion’s share for development of space technologies

The Hindu:Science - 23/07/2024
Industry experts express cautious optimism over ₹1,000-crore venture capital funding for space start-ups

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces exemption of custom duties on critical minerals

The Hindu:Science - 23/07/2024
The government will set up a Critical Mineral mission, Ms. Sitharaman announced.

ISRO conducts experimental flight of Air Breathing Propulsion System

The Hindu:Science - 23/07/2024
Nearly 110 parameters were monitored during the flight to assess its performance

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