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The minister further said that Maitri II will enhance India’s ability to conduct multidisciplinary scientific research in Antarctica.

India’s Maitri II research station in Antarctica to be ready by 2032, MoES approves Rs 29.20 crore for pre-investment activities

December 16, 2025 15:01 IST

Maitri II aims to enhance India's capabilities in multidisciplinary scientific research, including biology, earth sciences, and climate studies.

Tue, Dec 16, 2025

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Govt: First Gaganyaan mission uncrewed flight before March next year

December 05, 2025 03:50 IST

Two other earth observation satellites are planned to be launched, on separate missions. One of these missions will carry 18 other co-passenger satellites from India as well as overseas.

Fri, Dec 05, 2025

Why Cyclone Ditwah caused large-scale damage in Sri LankaSubscriber Only

December 03, 2025 08:45 IST

Cyclone Ditwah Sri Lanka damage: Ditwah emerged from an area not commonly known for cyclone formation, but two favourable conditions occurred at the same time, making the emergence of Ditwah possible.

Wed, Dec 03, 2025

Harsher winter awaits Central, Northwest India: IMD

December 01, 2025 21:41 IST

Mohapatra was speaking during the monthly temperature and rainfall forecast release for the winter season.

Mon, Dec 01, 2025

Amid Airbus alert, a look at unusual solar activity reported in November

November 29, 2025 14:56 IST

November has witnessed unusual solar activity, with multiple powerful solar flares affecting space weather.

Sat, Nov 29, 2025

Caption - The newly named geological structures on Mars / Credit - IUA

On Martian surface, a slice of Kerala: Periyar river, Varkala beach, ISRO birthplaceSubscriber Only

November 27, 2025 22:44 IST

International Astronomical Union list includes seven Indian names for geological features on Mars

Fri, Nov 28, 2025

In this photo released by the Afar Government Communication Bureau, ash billows from an eruption of the long-dormant Hayli Gubbi Volcano in Ethiopia's Afar region, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. AP/PTI

Hayli Gubbi eruption: Why some volcanoes spew gas & ash, others lavaSubscriber Only

November 26, 2025 15:17 IST

The explosive power and content of a volcanic eruption are determined by two key factors: the viscosity of the magma and its dissolved gas content

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Cyclone Senyar posed no immediate risk to India, the IMD said, as it was located about 600 km east-southeast of Nancowry, Nicobar Islands and 740 km southeast of Car Nicobar. (Representational Image)

Cyclone Senyar to develop in the Bay of Bengal around November 26Subscriber Only

November 23, 2025 11:31 IST

According to the IMD, Saturday's low pressure intensified into a well-marked low pressure system and prevailed over the south Andaman Sea and adjoining Strait of Malacca.

Sun, Nov 23, 2025

ISRO successfully demonstrated a world-first, the boot-strap mode start test on the CE-20 cryogenic engine without any auxiliary system (File)

ISRO successfully performs engine restart test on CE-20 of Gaganyaan Mission’s launch vehicleSubscriber Only

November 20, 2025 14:10 IST

The 10-second-long test was conducted at Isro's Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, on November 7.

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Tata prize 1: PV Shivaprasad, prize 2: B Gopal, and prize 3: Ambarish Ghosh (left to right). (Express Photo)

Bengaluru scientists P V Shivaprasad, Balasubramanian Gopal, Ambarish Ghosh bag Tata Transformation Prize 2025Subscriber Only

November 19, 2025 12:19 IST

P V Shivaprasad is involved in developing pest-independent rice varieties, Balasubramanian Gopal works in the field of green chemistry, and Ambarish Ghosh researches in cancer treatment.

Wed, Nov 19, 2025

5 autonomous institutes under Earth Sciences Ministry brought under single ESSC umbrella to streamline operationsSubscriber Only

November 18, 2025 18:52 IST

In a move to streamline governance, get institutes to “talk” to one another and collectively address the scientific and humanitarian problems posed by the changing climate, erratic monsoons and melting polar regions, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has merged five of its autonomous institutes. An official statement by the MoES on Monday said the […]

Tue, Nov 18, 2025

Sentinel-6B : new satellite to observe oceanSubscriber Only

November 18, 2025 06:23 IST

Sentinel-6B is a joint mission between the United States’ NASA and NOAA, and the European Space Agency; it is the latest in a series of satellites launched since the 1990s, mainly by NASA, to measure the sea-level changes from space.

Tue, Nov 18, 2025

Lipid imbalance in brain behind rare disorder Lowe Syndrome, shows study by Bengaluru-based NCBSSubscriber Only

November 13, 2025 20:14 IST

The findings of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) study could possibly have clues to designing newer therapies for Lowe syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting multiple organs.

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

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Infosys Prize 2025 recognises research on Prakrit languages, DNA repair and renewable electricitySubscriber Only

November 12, 2025 17:59 IST

The Infosys Prize recognises leading work from researchers under 40 years, working across mathematics, physics, life sciences, economics, engineering and computer sciences, and humanities and social sciences.

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Plans afoot to develop quantum tech-driven network to safeguard India’s digital assets, economy: DST secy Abhay KarandikarSubscriber Only

November 03, 2025 11:33 IST

Prof Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, speaks about the National Quantum Mission and how research in quantum technology is poised to benefit the country.

Mon, Nov 03, 2025

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From Quantum frontiers to Life 2.0: Meet the 14 young scientists shaping India’s scientific futureSubscriber Only

October 29, 2025 03:54 IST

The award “recognises and encourages young scientists up to the age of 45 years who have made an exceptional contribution in any field of science and technology”. The Indian Express caught up with them.

Fri, Oct 31, 2025

East coast braces for rough weather as Cyclone Montha develops todaySubscriber Only

October 26, 2025 21:29 IST

Heavy rain expected over coastal Andhra, TN and Odisha; cyclone to strengthen into severe storm on Tuesday as it makes landfall near Andhra's Kakinada

Mon, Oct 27, 2025

Why cloud seeding experiments planned over Delhi during post-monsoon season may not workSubscriber Only

October 25, 2025 16:24 IST

Delhi Artificial Rain via Cloud Seeding Explained: Every winter, the air quality in Delhi and the surrounding areas deteriorates over a few kilometers. Smog and polluted air threaten public life, especially those with compromised lungs and respiratory conditions.

Mon, Oct 27, 2025

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Prof Eknath Chitnis, veteran scientist who pioneered India’s space programme, dies at 100Subscriber Only

October 22, 2025 12:11 IST

Eknath Chitnis was handpicked by Vikram Sarabhai to develop the country’s space programme and played a key role in establishing the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro).

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

What led to the unprecedented increase in CO2 concentrations in 2023-2024Subscriber Only

October 18, 2025 08:42 IST

CO2 concentrations increased by a record amount between 2023 and 2024. Man-made activities like burning of fossil fuels, and natural variabilities in CO2 loop lead to this unprecedented rise

Fri, Oct 17, 2025

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CO2 levels at an unprecedented high: Why this mattersSubscriber Only

October 18, 2025 07:00 IST

Carbon dioxide concentrations increased by a record amount between 2023 and 2024. Man-made activities like burning of fossil fuels, and natural variabilities in CO2 loop lead to this unprecedented rise

Sat, Oct 25, 2025

Decks cleared for Maitri II, India set to chart new frontiers in Antarctica’s icy wildernessSubscriber Only

October 13, 2025 04:20 IST

Once built and readied by January 2029, Maitri II will become India’s fourth research base on the frozen continent.

Mon, Oct 13, 2025

‘Pivotal role in Isro’s missions’: ISTRAC director A K Anil Kumar reflects on centre’s 50-year legacy from Aryabhata to GaganyaanSubscriber Only

October 09, 2025 11:43 IST

Going forward, ISTRAC is planning to expand its ground and space-based networks. Director A K Anil Kumar said additional terminals will be installed across all ground stations to bolster upcoming missions like Gaganyaan.

Thu, Oct 09, 2025