The story so far: Futuristic space and marine biotechnology research focuses on using underexplored environments, such as the deep oceans and outer space, to develop new biological knowledge, materials, and manufacturing processes. Marine biotechnology involves studying microorganisms, algae, and other marine life to discover bioactive compounds, enzymes, biomaterials, food ingredients, and biostimulants. These organisms have...
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January 14, 2026January 14, 2026Science & Tech
Scientists urged to rethink ‘smoking gun’ signals in topological physics
Imagine you’re a detective looking for proof of something extraordinary. You find what looks like the perfect clue, a smoking gun that seems to prove your theory. But what if that clue could be explained by something more ordinary? Many physicists around the world are trying to create and identify special materials with unusual electronic...
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January 14, 2026January 14, 2026Children, Science & Tech
Why are school buses yellow
A school bus approaches, and even from far away, its bright yellow coat catches your eye, gleaming in the sunlight. There’s a reason you rarely see school buses in red, blue, or green. And it’s all yellow In the VIBGYOR spectrum, yellow falls in the mid-to-long wavelength range (approximately 570-590 nm), which makes it one...
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January 14, 2026January 14, 2026Science & Tech
Sky Teamwork: Why do birds fly in V formation?
The V-formation we have all seen growing up is commonly seen in migratory birds like cranes, pelicans, and ducks. It consists of a bird leader up front and the others trailing behind. Each one keeps a precise position relative to the one ahead of them. Now, let’s look at some reasons behind this synchronisation. Firstly,...
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January 14, 2026January 14, 2026Science & Tech
Scientists find spaceflight affects immune genes, deforms the brain
As humans prepare for longer missions to the moon and eventually Mars, scientists need to understand exactly how spaceflight affects the human body. They already know the microgravity and radiation in space affect astronauts’ health. To this end, a study published on January 2 in Science by researchers from Saudi Arabia examined human immune cells...
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January 14, 2026January 14, 2026Science & Tech
Science quiz: On vexillography
Q: This ‘infographic’ from an 18th century work explains the famous rule of ________, by which heralds may be designed. Fill in the blank. A: Tincture Q: The half or edge of the flag nearest to the flagpole is called the hoist. In vexillography, this is considered to be the leading edge. The fly is...
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January 13, 2026January 13, 2026Science & Tech
‘Rest of the world rooting for Gaganyaan mission,’ says Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
Space is for everybody, and space is going to epitomise what deep tech is going to be, said Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Indian Air Force Group Captain who is one of the astronauts selected for India’s first crewed spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan. He was speaking at the third edition of Deep Science Forum, a deep science tech event held by Ankur Capital. Mr. Nair, who was also the backup astronaut for...
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January 13, 2026January 13, 2026Science & Tech
What an edible insects stall revealed about acceptance, ‘normal’ food
Why does the idea of eating insects provoke discomfort, even before taste or nutrition enters the conversation? At an edible insects stall during a food mela at the Science Gallery, Bengaluru, this question surfaced repeatedly as visitors negotiated curiosity, disgust and the boundaries of what they considered “normal” food. Many assumed they were encountering a...
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January 13, 2026January 13, 2026Science & Tech
What is the NASA Artemis II mission?
A: Artemis II is the first crewed mission of NASA’s Artemis programme. It will be the first time humans will travel to the vicinity of the moon since 1972. The 10-day flight will test the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft to ensure all life-support and navigation systems are safe for future...
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January 13, 2026January 13, 2026Environment, Science & Tech
If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?
Many think the idea of ‘dumping’ in global trade is a red herring. The reason is obvious: if country A is able to dump certain goods in country B, it’s not because A has smuggled them in. It’s because someone in country B was interested in receiving those goods, and B’s laws allowed for them...
