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Ola Techie Dies By Suicide In Bengaluru, Netizens Say Toxic Workplace Was The Reason

Published on: May 19, 2025, 8:44 a.m. | Source: News18

Nikhil Somwanshi, a recent graduate of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) who joined the company less than a year ago, died by suicide on May 8 due to alleged work pressure.

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CHSE Odisha 12th Result 2025: Where And How To Check +2 Result Once Announced

Published on: May 19, 2025, 8:41 a.m. | Source: News18

The CHSE Odisha 12th Result 2025 is expected to be announced soon for all streams—Science, Commerce, and Arts. Students can check their results online at chseodisha.nic.in and orissaresults.nic.in. Last year, the results were declared on May 26.

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Women make for 35% STEM graduates globally: UNESCO

Published on: May 19, 2025, 7:49 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Women currently represent only 26 per cent of the workforce in data science and artificial intelligence (AI).

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A new book takes a deep dive into rubber’s living legacy

Published on: May 18, 2025, midnight | Source: Livemint

Biologist Vidya Rajan decodes the science and history behind rubber, a substance that forms the basis of modern life

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The rise of chrononutrition: why the timing of your meals matters more than ever

Published on: May 18, 2025, midnight | Source: Livemint

We’ve spent decades obsessing over carbs and calories and overlooked the ticking clock. Now, science suggests that ‘when’ you eat may be just as vital as ‘what’ you eat

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‘Doctor said it’s the cleanest she’s ever seen’: Biohacker Bryan Johnson removes all the plasma in his body and replaces it with albumin

Published on: May 16, 2025, 9:30 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Anti-ageing advocate Bryan Johnson undergoes a full plasma exchange in his quest for longevity, sparking debate among health experts. What does science say about replacing plasma with albumin and IVIG — and is it safe or effective for healthy individuals?

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Karnataka mulls freezing number of computer science seats in engineering colleges

Published on: May 15, 2025, 1:57 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Karnataka's Higher Education Department considers freezing Computer Science Engineering seats, inspired by Telangana's model, to tackle unemployment and balance engineering disciplines amid rising CSE graduates and declining demand in traditional fields.

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A familiar, heartening story: rural areas, girls pip their counterparts

Published on: May 15, 2025, 10:29 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Girls claimed the top three positions, with the first two spots held by science stream students and the third position by a humanities student.

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New form of censorship, harassment, says Ashoka University associate prof

Published on: May 15, 2025, 6:05 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express

The summons, dated May 12, was served to Mahmudabad – the Head of Department of Political Science at the Sonipat-based university – after the Commission took suo motu cognizance of his social media post following Operation Sindoor on May 7.

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CBSE 10th Results 2025: Meet Greater Noida's Aarav Malhotra, Who Secured Perfect 500/500

Published on: May 14, 2025, 7:30 p.m. | Source: News18

CBSE 10th Toppers 2025: Aarav has got 100 out 100 in English, French, Mathematics Standard, Science, and Artificial Intelligence.

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Genes, environment or special bond? Why some twins talk, think in unison

Published on: May 13, 2025, 7:30 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Identical twins Paula and Bridgette Powers went viral for speaking in perfect sync, reigniting curiosity about twin behaviour. Explore the science behind twin synchrony, genetics vs environment, and why twins fascinate us.

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‘Disparaged officers’: Haryana women’s commission summons associate professor over posts on Operation Sindoor

Published on: May 13, 2025, 3:27 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

In his posts, Ali Khan Mahmudabad, head of the Department of Political Science at Ashoka University, had described the media briefing on Operation Sindoor by women officers as “optics” and “just hypocrisy”.

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Science behind Operation Sindoor: India used satellite images to choose targets in Pak, PoK

Published on: May 13, 2025, 7:33 a.m. | Source: Firstpost

While the army accessed Indian assets that are directly available to them, Isro also provided "repeatable" data from global companies like Maxar

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Multitasking May Harm Your Brain: What Science Says And How To Stay Sharp

Published on: May 10, 2025, 5:06 p.m. | Source: News18

Studies suggest that multitasking may lead to decreased attention span, reduced memory retention, and diminished overall productivity.

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Global Tech Leaders Call for Mandatory Computer Science, AI Curriculum in US Schools

Published on: May 9, 2025, 6:51 p.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine

The appeal seeks to address the skill gap and prepare children for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

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Essential Oils for Hair Growth: What Works and What’s a Myth?

Published on: May 8, 2025, 12:37 p.m. | Source: News18

The journey to healthier hair is about balance—combining nature’s gifts with smart science and a lot of gentle care

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As Pune DRDO facility reaches key milestones in humanoid development, former chairman puts focus on robotic soldier

Published on: May 8, 2025, midnight | Source: The Indian Express

The three-day workshop, which began on Thursday, has been organised by the R&DE(E) in association with College of Engineering Pune Technological University under the aegis of Pune chapter of the Indian Society of Systems for Science and Engineering.

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Faridabad teen forced into car, raped: Police arrest two men

Published on: May 6, 2025, 7:21 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

The Hyundai Accent used in the crime was recovered, and the Forensic Science team inspected the crime scene.

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IISER Pune researchers among laureates of 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Published on: May 6, 2025, 4:54 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

The Breakthrough Prizes are prestigious awards given annually in the fields of Physics, Life Sciences, and Mathematics to recognise groundbreaking achievements in science.

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Mizoram MBSE HSSLC Result 2025 declared for Science, Commerce, Arts - Pass percentage, toppers, direct link

Published on: May 6, 2025, 3:48 p.m. | Source: India TV News

Mizoram MBSE HSSLC Result 2025 has been announced for all streams - Science, Commerce and Arts. Students who took the exam can download their scorecards by visiting the official website of MBSE, mbse.edu.in.

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Girls Triumph in Mizoram Board Class 12 Exams

Published on: May 6, 2025, 3:47 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Girls excelled in the Mizoram Board of School Education's class 12 exams, outperforming boys across all streams with a higher pass percentage. The overall pass rate went up by 3%, with 12,105 students taking the exams. Arts, science, and commerce streams saw significant success for female students.

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Why time goes only forward: Science of entropy and irreversibility

Published on: May 6, 2025, 3:01 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

The arrow of time isn’t a mysterious force; it follows the science of entropy. Understanding entropy helps engineers in designing more efficient engines and computers. And medical researchers in exploring how to slow down the aging process.

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Europe Eyes Space and Science Surge Amid U.S. Budget Cuts

Published on: May 6, 2025, 10:27 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Europe is assessing impacts from U.S. NASA budget cuts and exploring cooperation prospects. Meanwhile, the EU and France pledge €500 million to attract scientists as U.S. funding cuts cause universities to clash with President Trump. Discussions and incentives aim at bolstering Europe's scientific landscape.

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Should You Push Through the Pain? What Science Says About Training While Sore

Published on: May 6, 2025, 10:19 a.m. | Source: News18

Soreness affects your ability to train depending on its level and your threshold of pain

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Genetically engineered animals are here: Regulation mustn’t get left behind

Published on: May 6, 2025, midnight | Source: Livemint

Colossal Bioscience’s part resurrection of the extinct dire wolf through genetic engineering raises questions of how far we can safely allow this science to go. We can’t afford to let breakthroughs run ahead of the rules.

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To boost your mood, treat your brain to good food. Here’s why

Published on: May 6, 2025, midnight | Source: Livemint

The emerging science of nutritional psychiatry sees food as an essential component to regulate emotions, maintain gut health, and enhance overall mental health

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Trump cuts science funds, France tells scientists 'come, join us'

Published on: May 5, 2025, 10:57 p.m. | Source: Firstpost

As US President Donald Trump’s tightens control over academia by proposing 2026 budget slashes NASA’s funding by 24%, threatening to cancel major moon missions and crippling science programs, Europe is seizing the moment. At a Paris conference, French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a €500 million package to attract US-based scientists.

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'Be Educated, Not Influenced': Luke Coutinho Warns Against Obsession With Copper Water

Published on: May 2, 2025, 2:47 p.m. | Source: News18

While even Science backs the centuries-old Indian tradition of drinking water from copper vessels, lifestyle guru Luke Coutinho warned against excess consumption.

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Current Science News Highlights: Space Missions, Satellite Ventures, and Crocodile Fossils

Published on: May 1, 2025, 2:37 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Recent science news highlights include Firefly's Alpha rocket crash, China's spacecraft return, NASA and FCC nominations advanced in the US Senate, New Zealand Air Force's space squadron plans, discovery of land-living crocodile fossils in the Caribbean, and Amazon's satellite launch to challenge SpaceX's Starlink in broadband internet.

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How machine learning can spark many discoveries in science and medicine

Published on: April 29, 2025, 6:54 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Scientists are turning to machine learning to predict diseases, design drugs, and uncover hidden patterns in massive datasets, signalling a new era of discovery.

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From seed to skin: Why the pomegranate (with its divine associations) is good for health

Published on: April 29, 2025, 5:30 p.m. | Source: Scroll.in

An excerpt from ‘Sacred: The Mysticism, Science, Recipes and Rituals Around the Plants We Worship,’ by Vasudha Rai.

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Career Options Beyond JEE, B.Tech: 5 Courses That Fetch Big Salaries

Published on: April 28, 2025, 9:54 a.m. | Source: News18

Career tips: Expert Sita Ram discusses career options for JEE aspirants beyond engineering, like data science, architecture, research, aviation, and forensic science.

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When LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka explained ‘science’ of Rishabh Pant’s record-breaking Rs 27 crore price tag in IPL auction

Published on: April 27, 2025, 11:50 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

In IPL 2025, Pant has managed to score 106 runs off eight innings at an average of 13.25 and a strike rate of 96.36.

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Yogendra Yadav: ‘The North and South should make a deal on population vs revenue over delimitation’

Published on: April 26, 2025, 6:21 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Yogendra Yadav, member, Swaraj India, and national convenor of Bharat Jodo Abhiyaan, discusses the challenges of delimitation, freeing up the process from bias and streamlining voters’ lists. The session was moderated by Amitabh Sinha, Science and Climate Editor

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Who is Shakti Dubey? How did she clear UPSC Civil Service examination after 5 attempts?

Published on: April 24, 2025, 2:13 p.m. | Source: Livemint

Shakti Dubey studied Biochemistry at the undergraduate level and chose Political Science and International Relations as her optional subjects for the examination. She initially aspired to become a doctor.

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Science unlocks a new colour 'Olo': A glimpse into what the eye was never meant to see

Published on: April 19, 2025, 10:20 p.m. | Source: India TV News

As per the research, the colour is said to be the saturated shade of blue-green. It cannot be seen by the naked eye without stimulating specific cells in the retina.

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Study Warns: Chronic Pain And Depression Are More Closely Linked Than You Think

Published on: April 19, 2025, 7:18 p.m. | Source: TheHealthSite

According to a study published in the Science Advance Journal, the link between pain and depression is deeper than we ever imagined it to be. TheHealthSite.com

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Quake or fake? Science frowns as India’s earthquake prophets cause stir with cat & cardboard theories

Published on: April 18, 2025, 8:45 a.m. | Source: ThePrint

As amateur quake predictors gain online clout, govt officials scramble to debunk their wild theories, say none of them are scientifically verified.

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Bihar's Khushboo Kumaris score 400 but don't get to study science

Published on: April 15, 2025, 12:21 p.m. | Source: ThePrint

Learn about Khushboo Kumari's pursuit of science education and the emotional challenges she faces in her academic journey.

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Visa Costs: The Hidden Challenge in UK Science Recruitment

Published on: April 15, 2025, 11:34 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

High UK visa fees are obstructing efforts to attract international scientists, impacting research and economy growth. The Royal Society claims fees are up to 17 times higher than other nations, deterring global talent. The costs challenge Prime Minister Starmer's economic vision and raise questions about policy impacts on science recruitment.

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Meet the jellyfish that can reverse ageing and live forever

Published on: April 14, 2025, 6:28 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Meet the immortal jellyfish, Turritopsis dohrnii — a tiny marine marvel capable of reversing its life cycle and starting over. Discover how this biological anomaly uses transdifferentiation to potentially defy death and what it means for science and our understanding of immortality.

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Scientists develop most accurate 3D map of mammal brain yet. It’s like ‘having access to a Google map’

Published on: April 13, 2025, 8:30 a.m. | Source: ThePrint

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

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Sumant Sinha: Nuclear energy is a crucial piece in the puzzle of climate action

Published on: April 13, 2025, midnight | Source: Livemint

If we’re to avert climate catastrophe, we must embrace all science-backed solutions, including those with complex legacies. Not only are nuclear reactors safer today, key supply constraints have eased. Make it part of the mix.

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The science behind ‘de-extinction’ in Resurrection Quest docu-series

Published on: April 12, 2025, 6:41 p.m. | Source: The News Minute

The Resurrection Quest explores the science of de-extinction, from cloning pets to gene-editing elephants. Is it hope or hubris? Dive into our review of this four-part docu-series.

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Budget documents reveal Trump's plan to slash funding for climate science agency and Nasa

Published on: April 12, 2025, 9:53 a.m. | Source: Firstpost

According to the documents, the budget cuts will target research and programs related to the impacts of climate change. If Congress approves the plan, Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) funding would be slashed from $485 million to $171 million