U.S. scientists David Baker and John Jumper and Britain’s Demis Hassabis have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for cracking the code for proteins’ amazing structures.
Scientists Geoffrey Hinton, John Hopfield win Nobel Prize in Physics for work in machine learning
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Tuesday presented the Nobel Prize for Physics to two scientists Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield for their contribution to the field of machine learning.
Scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovery of microRNA
Scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation, the award-giving body said on Monday.
A SpaceX Crew-9 mission reached the International Space Station on Monday in their bid to rescue NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore who are currently stranded in space.
Nepal: Flood and landslides leave over 130 people dead, several remain missing
At least 132 people died after flood and landslides hit Nepal amid heavy rainfalls, media reports said on Sunday.
SpaceX, the private aerospace company founded by billionaire Elon Musk, has launched a rescue mission today, carrying two passengers while leaving two seats empty to facilitate the return of American astronauts who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for several months, according to NASA.
Global energy sector's transformation to achieve COP28 targets is 'feasible', says IEA
Paris/IBNS: The International Energy Agency (IEA) has stated in its latest report that tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030 to meet the goals set at COP28 is "feasible."
WMO bulletin says ozone layer still well on track for full recovery
New evidence in the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) annual Ozone and UV Bulletin published on Monday reveals strong evidence that the ozone layer is well on track for a long-term recovery.
Indian savannas: New remote sensing study spotlights misclassification and flawed tree-planting
Regarded as ‘degraded forests’, Indian savannas have been historically misclassified and understudied. A new remote sensing study used tree cover as a metric to examine the drivers influencing the savannas and forests. Understanding these drivers helps prevent unscientific tree plantations that are detrimental to savannas. Mongabay-India writer Nikhil Sreekandan reports
Earth's Moon to have a mini companion for two months: Know what it is
New Delhi: In a rare event, Earth’s lone satellite Moon will have a temporary companion for about two months, as our planet’s gravity will capture a wandering asteroid from September 29 to November 25 this year.
Torrential rains disrupt life in Delhi; IMD issues orange alert
New Delhi: Delhi has been experiencing continuous rainfall since last evening, causing traffic congestion and waterlogging in several areas.
Climate-change-triggered landslide caused Earth to vibrate for nine days, study finds
A landslide in a remote part of Greenland caused a mega-tsunami that sloshed back and forth across a fjord for nine days, generating vibrations throughout Earth, according to a new study involving UCL researchers.
Indian Cabinet approves Rs 2000 cr 'Mission Mausam' plan to boost weather forecast, tweak clouds
Indian Cabinet has approved a game-changing ‘Mission Mausam' initiative which the country would implement with the aim to boost the country's climate-related science, research, and services besides developing capabilities to 'manage' certain weather events.
5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan, tremors felt in India, Afghanistan
An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter Scale hit Pakistan on Wednesday with tremors being felt in neighbouring India and Afghanistan.
A former Pentagon official has made shocking claims regarding the US government's dealings with extraterrestrial phenomena, media reports said.