4 min read Last Updated : Jul 23 2024 | 10:42 PM IST The first Budget of the Narendra Modi government’s third term in office has promised a comprehensive review of the agricultural research setup in the country and will launch the fourth phase of the rural roads programme, targeted at connecting 25,000 new … Read more
Occasionally, Ose Hen, who recently took over as an associate professor of physics at MIT, will refer to a file he’s kept since high school. The file is a comprehensive assessment of Hen’s learning disabilities stemming from dysgraphia – a neurological condition in which one has difficulty translating their thoughts into written form. Hen was … Read more
5 min read Last Updated : Jul 24 2024 | 12:43 AM IST Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with her team of bureaucrats, delved into the fine print of the 2024-25 Budget documents in a press conference, detailing the government’s road map on bringing down the debt-to-GDP ratio and bold tax measures. Ruchika … Read more
4 min read Last Updated : Jul 24 2024 | 1:42 AM IST The Union Budget for FY25 demonstrates the nation’s outlook towards inclusive, tech-focused and sustainable growth, in line with the government’s long-term vision of Viksit Bharat. Many of the key priorities identified in the Budget, such as promoting skill development, driving … Read more
6 min read Last Updated : Jul 24 2024 | 12:36 AM IST Union Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday rose to present the Union Budget for a record seventh consecutive time. The political and economic conditions, however, were very different from five years ago when she presented her first Budget. It is … Read more
With their large size, venomous bite and the fantastical connotations of their name, Komodo dragons seem like the stuff of legend. Now, that status has been elevated further: scientists have discovered that their teeth are coated with an iron layer that helps keep the razor-sharp edges. It’s the first time such a layer has been … Read more
A crucial step in preclinical drug development is the confirmation of the specific binding of the new therapeutic molecule to the target protein. Transmembrane proteins (TPs) such as ion channels, transporters or receptors provide many targets for cancer and other diseases. They are complex, making the production of those proteins in adequate amounts much more … Read more
Iron ore is the main ingredient in steel production. One of the mainstays of the Australian economy, it contributes $124 billion to national income each year. This is not surprising, given that Western Australia is home to some of the largest deposits of iron ore on Earth, and 96% of Australia’s iron ore comes from … Read more
An artist’s rendition of the hazy atmosphere of the Archaean Earth – a pale orange blob. Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Francis Reddy Scientists examine the far-reaching impact of microorganisms on Earth’s history, tracing their influence through isotopic and genetic evidence. The study highlights the link between microbial activity and major environmental changes, such as … Read more
The human body’s sense of touch is so important that it can be found throughout the body, not just the skin. Two small touch sensors, Piezo1 and Piezo2, signal the lightest pressures and can be found monitoring the circulatory system, telling the body where its limbs are in space and even sounding the alarm about … Read more