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A Tullimonstrum gregarium fossil.

Scientists solve mystery of the Tully Monster

For more than half a century, scientists have scratched their heads over the nature of an outlandishly bizarre creature...

21 March 2016 6:14 AM IST

Reconstructions of Tyrannosaurus Rex skeletons.

Newly-discovered dinosaur reveals story of Tyrannosaurus Rex’s...

A newly-discovered cousin of the T. Rex may explain how the legendary dinosaur leapt in size to become undisputed king...

21 March 2016 6:11 AM IST

DRDO scientists build sensor to detect radiation levels

The equipment costs around Rs 20,000. Building sensors like this is important considering India's increasing nuclear...

20 March 2016 11:38 AM IST

Nasa finds giant ‘bite mark’ on Pluto’s surface

Nasa finds giant ‘bite mark’ on Pluto’s surface

The image captured by Nasa shows the cratered plateau uplands called Vega Terra, far in the western hemisphere of Pluto....

15 March 2016 1:39 AM IST

Why nights are getting warmer faster than days

Why nights are getting warmer faster than days

Night-time temperatures are more sensitive to climate change, a new study has found which explains why the nights have...

15 March 2016 1:39 AM IST

3 key start-ups from Africa science forum

3 key start-ups from Africa science forum

Senegalese President Macky Sall (left) addresses the opening of the Next Einstein Forum in Dakar, Senegal. (Photo: AFP)

15 March 2016 1:37 AM IST

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New mosquito mating find key weapon in fight against Zika

‘Until treatment for Zika is developed, an effective way to control it is to change mating system of mosquitoes...

13 March 2016 10:15 AM IST

Mysterious infrared light from space detected by ALMA

The Universe looks dark in the parts between stars and galaxies.

11 March 2016 2:05 PM IST

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Scientists discover new way to make plastic from CO2, plant waste

The new method may dramatically lower the carbon footprints of the plastics industry.

10 March 2016 8:35 PM IST

India successfully launches its sixth navigation satellite

The last satellite in the series will be launched in the third week of April.

10 March 2016 5:18 PM IST

Orbital eyes customer for in-space satellite service

Orbital ATK Inc on Monday said it hopes to announce within the next six to eight weeks its first contract for a new...

10 March 2016 11:05 AM IST

It allows robots to change their color, and it also allows displays to change their shape

New glowing elastic ‘skin’ brings mood robots closer to...

The discovery could lead to significant advances in health care, transportation, electronic communication, other areas.

7 March 2016 10:44 AM IST