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Nobel in chemistry honours pair for new way to make molecules

German scientist Benjamin List of the Max Planck Institute and Scotland-born scientist David W C MacMillan of Princeton University won the prize

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Delhi University likely to reopen campus for science stream students

The Delhi University is exploring the possibility of reopening the campus for students of science stream and is likely to issue guidelines in this regard by next week, registrar Vikas Gupta said

Percentage of STEM women graduates in India higher compared to US, UK: Govt

The percentage of women graduates in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at tertiary level in India is higher compared to developed nations, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.

Stephen Hawking's unusual celebrity

Mr Seife has performed an important service by documenting Stephen Hawking's life as it actually happened.

New Covid vaccine may provide protection against future strains: Scientists

A new experimental Covid-19 vaccine has shown promising results in early animal testing, according to researchers who say the preventive may provide protection against existing and future strains

Indian-American physician Dr Vivek Murthy sworn in as US Surgeon General

Indian-American physician Vivek Murthy has been sworn in as the 21st Surgeon General of the US, a role in which his top priority would be to end the coronavirus pandemic that has severely hit the country and be a voice for science. Honoured to be sworn in as your Surgeon General. I owe this day to my family who has guided & supported me every step of the way, Dr Murthy, 43, said on Thursday soon after being sworn in as the top doctor of the country by Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra. He has occupied the position of America's Surgeon General for the second time. In 2011, president Barack Obama tapped him to serve on the advisory group on prevention, health promotion, and integrative and public health. I stand ready to work with you to end this pandemic & build a world where good health is within everyone's grasp, he said. Ready to take on this position as the Nation's Doctor to help end this pandemic, be a voice for science, & support our nation on its

Gene therapy using 'zinc fingers' may help treat Alzheimer's disease: Study

Researchers used a genetic engineering strategy to reduce levels of tau--a key protein that accumulates and tangles in brain during the development of Alzheimer's--in an animal model of the condition

Dr Fauci wins $1 mn Israeli Dan David prize for 'defending science'

Dr Anthony Fauci has won the USD 1 million Dan David Prize for "defending science" and advocating for vaccines now being administered worldwide to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The Israel-based Dan David Foundation on Monday named President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser as the winner of one of three prizes. It said he had earned the recognition over a lifetime of leadership on HIV research and AIDS relief, as well as his advocacy for the vaccines against COVID-19. In its statement, the private foundation did not mention former President Donald Trump, who undermined Fauci's follow-the-science approach to the pandemic. But it credited Fauci with "courageously defending science in the face of uninformed opposition during the challenging COVID crisis. Fauci, 80, has served seven presidents and has been the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984. In recent interviews, Fauci has acknowledged that it was difficult at times to work for Trum

Isro to adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs to promote education in STEM

An Atal Tinkering Lab provides activity-based learning in the identified schools across the country where young minds can give shape to their ideas for societal problems

An interplay of ideas: Covid-19 improved the way world pursued science

Most relevant scientific advances on the Covid-19 front have been put online in open-access form and then debated online

Science policy proposes lateral entry of scientists in related ministries

A new draft policy on science and technology has proposed up to 25 percent lateral recruitment of scientists in related ministries

Study shows new research that may explain severe virus attacks on lungs

How different kinds of immune cells develop in the lungs and which of them may be behind severe lung diseases, has been described in a new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden

STIP eyes setting up financial authority, bank for funding in key areas

The draft Science and Technology Policy 2020 proposes to establish a national STI Financing Authority and an STI Development Bank that can cater to the long term investments in select strategic areas. According to the draft, to undertake efficient governing mechanisms for the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) funding landscape, a national STI Financing Authority will be created. The centralised authority will help strengthen financial outlay. A corpus fund will also be established for investing in various long and medium-term projects, commercial ventures, start-ups, technology diffusion and licensing to address identified priority areas in the STI ecosystem, the policy states. Besides, central ministries and associated departments lacking dedicated R&D units will establish concerned divisions to augment the overall R&D budget and scope of allocation. "An STI Development Bank will be created to direct long term investments in select strategic areas," the draft ...

More women, inclusion of LGBT community focus of draft STIP 2020

At least 30 per cent representation of women in all decision making bodies and inclusion of the LGBT community into conversations related to gender equity are the major focus points of the draft Science, Technology Innovation Policy 2020. Stressing that equity and inclusion will be a foundational element of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem, the policy proposes that E&I should be added as a sub-text to all STI policies and processes (existing and upcoming), designed to create and nurture a vibrant STI ecosystem, in an inclusive manner. Emphasis under the STIP 2020 has been for women scientists. A specific highlight will remain upon promoting talented women scientists in leadership positions across research and science administration to create inspiration for women aspiring to pursue science careers, the draft policy states. "There will be also enhanced representation of women, at least 30 per cent of the total strength, in all decision making bodies including ...

Haemoglobin was 'invented' by a single gene, says research

Scientists now want to change scale and continue this work by studying when and how the different specialised cells of bilaterian vascular systems emerged

Finding cure to pushing cosmic boundaries: 2020 was no bad year for science

It was the science that came to the aid of the planet as we settled into working from home and other 'new normals' amid successive lockdowns.

China successfully launches two satellites for gravitational wave detection

China successfully launched two satellites for the detection of gravitational waves into planned orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in Sichuan Province

Lunar Eclipse 2020: Interesting facts about today's penumbral lunar eclipse

The 'penumbral lunar eclipse', also known as Beaver moon will begin at 1pm and continue till 05:25 pm today

Science, tech institutes to now be rated based on support to female staff

Science and Technology institutes will be rated based on the support they give to female staff under the new Science Technology and Innovation Policy that aims to make the arena more inclusive