What human brain tissue transplanted into mice showed us
A study published in September in Nature by neuroscientist Sergiu Pașca’s group at Stanford University reports an experiment that sounds almost like science fiction. Human brain tissue grown from stem cells was transplanted into mice in which much of the cerebral cortex had been genetically prevented from forming. The transplanted tissue grew into this vacant […]
Multiple Indian payloads launched by Space X’s Falcon 9
Falcon 9 launches the 18th Transporter rideshare mission from the Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, U.S.A., as part of the Transporter-18 rideshare mission, on October 2, 2026. The mission delivered 130 payloads in orbit. Multiple payloads developed by Indian companies were successfully deployed in orbit by Space X’s […]
G.P. Talwar at 100: scientist, institution builder, lifelong researcher
At any gathering, you could easily spot him by his colourful printed shirt or jacket. His tall stature, smiling face, and warm handshakes have put generations of students, researchers, and scientists at ease. Since 1956, when he joined the founding faculty of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, he has never […]
G.P. Talwar at 100: scientist, institution builder, lifelong researcher
At any gathering, you could easily spot him by his colourful printed shirt or jacket. His tall stature, smiling face, and warm handshakes have put generations of students, researchers, and scientists at ease. Since 1956, when he joined the founding faculty of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, he has never […]
Bengal Education Minister Assures Swift Completion of Primary Teacher Recruitment, ETEducation
Primary teacher recruitment to be completed soon: Bengal Education Minister Kolkata, State School Education Minister Deepak Barman has said the stalled primary school teacher recruitment process would be completed soon. He made the remarks at a press conference at Bikash Bhaban. The Minister also said the next recruitment process would begin once the current process […]
Science for All newsletter: Ancient grasslands, once destroyed for development, can take 100 years to grow back
Secondary grasslands that grow in ther place, consist of species that are taller, with greater leaf area. | Photo Credit: Getty Images (This article forms a part of the Science for All newsletter that takes the jargon out of science and puts the fun in! Subscribe now!) Ancient grasslands, one of the least valued ecosystems, support […]
Education Minister Pralhad Joshi meets officials to assess focus areas, ETEducation
Pralhad Joshi holds meeting with higher education officials in Delhi New Delhi, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi met higher education department officials to assess areas needing focused attention. “Held a meeting with senior officials of the Department of Higher Education, @EduMinOfIndia, to deliberate on matters concerning the higher education sector and assess key areas requiring […]
Behind India’s record performance at International Math Olympiad 2024
Left to right: Mainak Ghosh, Arjun Gupta, Adhitya Mangudy Venkata Ganesh, Rushil Mathur, Siddharth Choppara, Kanav Talwar, Ananda Bhaduri, and Rijul Saini. | Photo Credit: Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education Mathematics always interested 18-year-old Ananda Bhaduri. Growing up in Guwahati, he spent his formative years learning topics not generally covered in school curricula. Last […]
Scientists can now measure the damage each new coal mine can do to people, nature
Scientists have long known every tonne of carbon dioxide matters to the climate. But governments keep approving new fossil fuel projects – even as climate change worsens. Until now, it’s been difficult to say how much damage and extra warming a specific project will do. Fossil fuel companies – and government agencies approving their projects […]
How a 27-Year Veteran Teacher Stopped Lecturing & Helped 80 Students Get Closer to Govt Jobs
A wire, a tool and a room full of trainees are familiar sights for Kester Dason. But ask him what happens when the same students have to sit through a theory lesson, and the picture changes. After nearly 27 years in industrial training, Kester has learnt to notice the difference. Many of the wireman trainees […]