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Scientists set new record for data transmission over 75 km of optical fibre

Telecommunication networks use many different frequencies, or colours, to transfer as much information as possible, the researchers said

Scientists identify 69 drugs that may be effective against coronavirus

In the new study, published on the pre-print website bioRxiv, the scientists investigated 26 of the 29 coronavirus genes, which direct production of the viral proteins

Delhi violence: Doctors inspire many to promote compassion in health care

A movement led by medical students, resident doctors and research scientists, PMSF has a simple agenda.

COVID-19 vaccine likely to be announced by Israel scientists soon: Report

The development process, however, requires a series of tests and experiments that may last many months before the vaccination is deemed effective or safe to use, the report said

India tops China, publishes 135,000 scientific articles in 2018: Report

With over 1.35 lakh scientific papers published, India has become the world's third largest publisher of science and engineering articles, according to a US government agency data, topped by China. As per the statistics compiled by the US National Science Foundation (NSF), the number of scientific papers published worldwide increased from 1,755,850 in 2008 to 2,555,959 in 2018. The global research output, as measured by peer-reviewed science and engineering (S&E) journal articles and conference papers, grew about four per cent annually over the last 10 years. The data, which was released on Tuesday, stated that in 2008, India published 48,998 science and engineering articles. This increased to 1,35,788 articles in 2018 at an average annual growth rate of 10.73 per cent and the country now accounts for 5.31 per cent of the total world publications in science and engineering. China, which accounts for 20.67 per cent of all global publications in scientific articles, is at the top ...

Isro scientist, engineer vacancies for 327 posts; online form date, details

Eligible candidates can apply for Isro scientist/engineer posts on isro.gov.in

New AI-based algorithm solves Rubik's Cube puzzle faster than humans

Since its invention by a Hungarian architect in 1974, the Rubik's Cube has furrowed the brows of many who have tried to solve it.

A silicon chip can now convert wasted heat into electricity

Researchers have previously determined that there is a theoretical "blackbody limit" to how much energy can be produced from thermal radiation (heat).

Scientists break record for highest-temperature superconductor

The researchers at the University of Chicago in the US studied a class of materials in which they observed superconductivity at temperatures of about minus 23 degrees Celsius

Scientists create speech from brain signals

The new system deciphers the brain's motor commands, guiding vocal movement during speech

Indian scientist-led team produces hydrogen fuel from sunlight

According to the report, the team of researchers developed an innovative method to split water into its constituent parts - Hydrogen and Oxygen - using sunlight.

India's flagship programme to retain young scientists hits a rough patch

About 35% of the initial batches of INSPIRE faculty fellows now find themselves at the end of the road, with neither a job in hand nor any encouraging prospects.

Scientists unlock the secret of tea flavours

A bitter-tasting flavonoid called catechin is particularly associated with tea flavour

Why scientists are becoming political

It is a sign of how disturbed the current times are that scientists have started to get political again

Barack Obama to honour 6 Indian-Americans researchers

The 'Early Career Awards' are the highest US government prize for young independent researchers