Science

Batra Visits Under-Construction Science City at UCOST

Minister Batra inspected the ongoing construction of the Science City at UCOST, reviewing progress and infrastructure plans.

27 Aug 2026

Scientists Identify New Sunflower Species in Arunachal Pradesh

A team of botanists has documented a previously unknown sunflower species in the eastern Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh, expanding the region's floral diversity.

26 Aug 2026

Rescued tiger from Uttarakhand's Terai West forest dies while under treatment

A tiger rescued from injury in Uttarakhand's Terai West forest has died while receiving medical care, officials said.

26 Aug 2026

NASA’s 1984 Space Shuttle Mission Sends 3,301 Bees to Test Honeycomb Building in Microgravity

In 1984, NASA launched 3,301 honeybees aboard Space Shuttle Discovery to see if they could survive and construct honeycomb in microgravity; the insects adapted and produced roughly two metres of comb before returning.

26 Aug 2026

Andhra Pradesh’s second‑largest hydro plant to be commissioned by November in Polavaram

The state’s second‑largest hydroelectric project in Polavaram district is slated for completion and commissioning by November, officials say.

26 Aug 2026

Retired Rajasthan professor melds poetry with physics

A retired physics professor from Rajasthan has started writing poetry that explains scientific concepts, aiming to make physics more accessible.

26 Aug 2026

Red Panda Cubs Born After Seven Years in Sikkim Thrive, Adoption Open

After a seven‑year gap, red panda cubs have been born in Sikkim and are reported to be thriving, with an adoption programme now available.

26 Aug 2026

Pygmy Hogs Reintroduced to Manas National Park After Three Decades

After a 30‑year absence, a group of pygmy hogs has been released back into Manas National Park in Assam as part of a long‑term conservation effort.

26 Aug 2026

Pallas’s Cat Recorded for First Time in Arunachal Pradesh

The elusive Pallas’s cat has been documented in Arunachal Pradesh for the first time, according to the Assam Times.

26 Aug 2026

Seismic Gap in Assam Raises Major Earthquake Threat for Guwahati

Geologists have identified a seismic gap in Assam that could trigger a strong earthquake affecting Guwahati, according to The Assam Tribune.

25 Aug 2026

Assam to Deploy Indigenous Satellite for Governance and Border Security

The Assam government is gearing up to launch a state-owned satellite aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and monitoring its border regions.

25 Aug 2026

BITS Pilani Goa Researchers Create Pharma-Grade Bioink for 3D-Printed Skin Scaffolds

Scientists at BITS Pilani Goa have engineered a pharmaceutical polymer-based bioink that can be used to 3D print skin scaffolds and deliver drugs in a customized manner.

25 Aug 2026