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Countries tighten research security as China’s dominance grows

Amid heightened tensions between the United States and China, the two countries signed a bilateral science and technology agreement on December 13, 2024. The European Union, Canada, Japan and the United States unveiled sweeping new measures within months of each other to protect sensitive research from foreign interference. Now, as security provisions change this formerly open relationship, a crucial question …

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PM Modi hails Genome India Project, know how will its data work for preventing diseases | Details

India TV News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the completion of the Genome India Project. Addressing an event related to the Genome India Project completion, he said the Genome India Project marks a defining moment in the country's biotechnology landscape. This project will prove to be a big milestone in the Department of Biotechnology Research" "Today the world is looking towards …

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How the Gulf’s rulers want to harness the power of science

Live Mint

Bayt al-Hikma, or the House of Wisdom in Baghdad, emerged in the ninth century—even before the Accademia dei Lincei in Rome, widely considered the first academy of sciences. In Saudi Arabia Muhammad bin Salman, the crown prince, has launched a revamped strategy for the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, the kingdom’s science hub, which is modelled on Western …

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Satya Sanatan Conclave: Krishna Chand Shastri Thakur ji says Sanatan Dharma is most scientific

India TV News

Famous Shrimad Bhagwat orator Krishna Chand Shastri Thakur ji attended India TV's show Satya Sanatan Conclave and called Sanatan Dharma the most scientific religion in the world during his address. Moreover, Krishna Chandra Shastri said that all the religions born in the land of India are Sanatani in a sense. The same principle is 'Janeu is worn to repay three …

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When Swami Vivekananda met Nikola Tesla and inspired him to understand Vedanta

India Today

Electricity is everywhere, it is woven into the fabric of our daily lives. Nikola Tesla shown with an early tesla coil generating a strong electric field In late 1895, Swami Vivekananda expressed his intention to meet with Nikola Tesla, aiming to explore the convergence between Vedantic cosmology and modern science. Vivekananda hoped Tesla's work would confirm that matter is just …

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Sunita Willams to step out of Space Station to conduct a 6.5-hour-long spacewalk

India Today

Nasa astronauts Nick Hague and Commander Suni Williams are set to conduct the first spacewalk of 2025. This mission, designated U.S. spacewalk 91, will take place outside the International Space Station and is expected to last approximately six-and-a-half hours. Their primary objectives include replacing a rate gyro assembly, which is essential for the station's orientation control, and servicing the Neutron …

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BepiColombo mission to dive close to Mercury in final flyby, new pictures incoming

India Today

The Europe-Japanese BepiColombo mission will make its sixth and final flyby of Mercury, flying just 295 kilometers above the planet's surface on January 8. This flyby will allow BepiColombo to capture high-resolution images of Mercury, conduct unique measurements of its environment, and fine-tune its scientific instruments ahead of the main mission phase set to begin in late 2026. Geraint Jones, …

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Who was R Chidambaram, scientist involved in 1974 'Op Smiling Buddha', Pokhran tests?

Hindustan Times

Eminent physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, who played a pivotal role in India's nuclear programme, passed away on Saturday, January 4, at the age of 88. A leader in building India's nuclear capabilities, Chidambaram is remembered for his critical involvement in both the 1974 "Smiling Buddha" and the 1998 Pokhran-II nuclear tests, which solidified India's status as a nuclear power on the …

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Dr Rajagopala Chidambaram, architect of India’s nuclear programme, dies at 88

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: Rajagopala Chidambaram, a distinguished nuclear scientist and former principal scientific adviser to the Government of India, passed away at 3:20 am on Saturday at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai following age-related complications. FILE - In this May 20, 1998 file photo, from left, Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Defense Minister George Fernandes, founder of the Indian nuclear program Abdul …

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Man Behind Pokhran Nuclear Tests, Scientist R Chidambaram Dies at 88

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Eminent physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, who played a key role in the nuclear tests of 1974 and 1998, died on Saturday, according to the Department of Atomic Energy. Dr. Chidambaram's unparalleled contributions to India's scientific and strategic capabilities and his visionary leadership in science and technology will forever be remembered,” a statement issued by the DAE said. “As a …

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Veteran scientist R Chidambaram, architect of India's nuclear programme, dies at 88

India TV News

Eminent physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, who played a key role in the nuclear tests of 1975 and 1998, died on Saturday. Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram 1936 – 2025 Born in 1936, Dr. Chidambaram was an alumnus of Presidency College, Chennai, and the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. He played an integral role in the nation's first nuclear test in 1974, and led …

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The scientific reason years get faster as we get older – and how to slow them down

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The scientific reason years get faster as we get older – and how to slow them down

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Agency's white paper lists Tiangong's scientific feats

China Daily

China's Tiangong space station has helped researchers achieve a long list of scientific and technological feats since its completion two years ago, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The document outlines multiple world-class achievements obtained by scientists working with astronauts onboard the Chinese space station, including the first germplasm resources of rice developed in space and the first human …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Shared most Covid data: China's defence as WHO says Beijing's 'moral imperative'

India Today

The Chinese government on Tuesday said that it has shared the most Covid-19 data and research findings with the international community and stressed that investigations into the origins of coronavirus should be conducted in other countries as well. Beijing's remarks came after the World Health Organisation urged the country to share data on the origins of the pandemic, five years …

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Agency's white paper lists Tiangong's scientific feats

China Daily

By ZHAO LEI | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-31 09:19 China's Tiangong space station has helped researchers achieve a long list of scientific and technological feats since its completion two years ago, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The document outlines multiple world-class achievements obtained by scientists working with astronauts onboard the Chinese space station, including the first germplasm …

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Tech advance to boost agriculture

China Daily

China has put a strategic focus on developing new quality productive forces in agriculture, signaling a shift toward tailored and technology-driven agricultural growth, experts said. Liu Li, an associate researcher at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, said China is expected to comprehensively upgrade its innovation in agricultural technology, highlighted by improving technological equipment, incubating leading enterprises, accelerating innovation in …

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University students cruise into higher education

China Daily

Imagine having classes while cruising the open sea. The elective course of Ocean Scientific Expedition and Practical Experience, launched by the Ocean University of China in 2020, is open to teachers and students from universities and research institutes across China. "The classes aboard Dongfanghong 3 felt like a close-knit community, where students from different disciplines could share thoughts and ideas. …

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2024: The year US private companies reached new frontiers in space exploration

Live Mint

The year 2024 has proven to be a milestone year for US private space companies, with several significant launches advancing space exploration, technology, and commercial space endeavors. The mission’s objectives were to continue NASA’s partnership with private companies, furthering the role of commercial companies in human space exploration. Axiom Mission 3, the first all-European commercial astronaut mission to the International …

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India to replace Maitri with Maitri-2 research station in Antarctica by 2029

India Today

India is gearing up to establish a new research station in Antarctica, named Maitri-2, to replace its aging predecessor. This move aims to significantly enhance India’s research capabilities on the frozen continent, allowing for advanced studies in fields like climate change, glaciology, and biodiversity. However, it wasn’t until December 21, 2024, that Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed the new …

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Spadex launch tonight: India aims to become 4th nation to master space docking

India Today

India is set to make history with the groundbreaking Space Docking Experiment, a mission that will demonstrate the complex art of satellite docking in space. Scheduled for launch on December 30, 2024, this mission represents a critical milestone in India's space exploration capabilities. The mission involves launching two specially designed satellites, each weighing approximately 220 kg, using the workhorse Polar …

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Will AI help or hurt workers? One 26-year-old found an unexpected answer.

Live Mint

Daron Acemoglu, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor who recently won the Nobel Prize in economics, worries that artificial intelligence will worsen income inequality and not do all that much for productivity. “Maybe the most exciting thing about AI is that it could accelerate scientific discovery and innovation," said Toner-Rodgers. Contrary to concerns that using AI for scientific research might …

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One Nation One Subscription: A game-changer with challenges in transforming global research access

Times of India

Rajeev Kumar is a former Computer Science professor at IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur, BITS Pilani, and JNU New Delhi. MORE One Nation One Subscription strives to deliver global research access to resource-limited institutes but faces challenges from the rise of open access publishing, high article processing charges, lack of archival content, and non-credible journals. With an investment of Rs 6000 …

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NIN scientist elected NAAS fellow

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Dr G. Bhanuprakash Reddy, Scientist G and head of the biochemistry division at the National Institute of Nutrition, has been elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Dr Reddy’s research is focused on human nutrition, including nutrient requirements, deficiencies, and the impact of food and nutrition on chronic diseases. With a body of work comprising …

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Countries tighten research security as China’s dominance grows

PM Modi hails Genome India Project, know how will its data work for preventing diseases | Details

How the Gulf’s rulers want to harness the power of science

Satya Sanatan Conclave: Krishna Chand Shastri Thakur ji says Sanatan Dharma is most scientific

When Swami Vivekananda met Nikola Tesla and inspired him to understand Vedanta

Sunita Willams to step out of Space Station to conduct a 6.5-hour-long spacewalk

BepiColombo mission to dive close to Mercury in final flyby, new pictures incoming

Who was R Chidambaram, scientist involved in 1974 'Op Smiling Buddha', Pokhran tests?

Dr Rajagopala Chidambaram, architect of India’s nuclear programme, dies at 88

Man Behind Pokhran Nuclear Tests, Scientist R Chidambaram Dies at 88

Veteran scientist R Chidambaram, architect of India's nuclear programme, dies at 88

The scientific reason years get faster as we get older – and how to slow them down

The scientific reason years get faster as we get older – and how to slow them down

Agency's white paper lists Tiangong's scientific feats

Shared most Covid data: China's defence as WHO says Beijing's 'moral imperative'

Agency's white paper lists Tiangong's scientific feats

Tech advance to boost agriculture

University students cruise into higher education

2024: The year US private companies reached new frontiers in space exploration

India to replace Maitri with Maitri-2 research station in Antarctica by 2029

Spadex launch tonight: India aims to become 4th nation to master space docking

Will AI help or hurt workers? One 26-year-old found an unexpected answer.

One Nation One Subscription: A game-changer with challenges in transforming global research access

NIN scientist elected NAAS fellow