Dolly, the sheep that stands as an icon for cloning
Media365- July 5, 2026
Have you ever encountered clones? In case you wish to jump the gun and answer in the negative, it might be prudent to think a wee bit longer. This is…
As monsoon rains falter, Wayanad farmers in Kerala fear poor harvest
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- July 5, 2026
“Pepper vines normally begin producing spikes after the summer showers, with spike development continuing into the onset of the monsoon before berries develop. This year, poor rainfall has disrupted the…
Science Snapshots: July 5, 2026
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- July 5, 2026
An artist’s illustration of the planet WD 1856 b (right) orbiting its white dwarf host once every 1.5 days. | Photo Credit: NASA GSFC Planet shows a star’s death doesn’t…
As monsoon rains falter, Wayanad farmers in Kerala fear poor harvest
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- July 4, 2026
“Pepper vines normally begin producing spikes after the summer showers, with spike development continuing into the onset of the monsoon before berries develop. This year, poor rainfall has disrupted the…
Indian scientists recreate key functions of human Placenta on chip
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- July 4, 2026
Before a baby’s first breath, life depends on an extraordinary organ that most people rarely think about — the placenta. Acting as the baby’s first life-support system, the placenta delivers…
World’s largest science machine faces tough question: after the Higgs boson, what next?
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- July 4, 2026
The heatwave sapping Europe this June does not spare CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research), whose dull grey buildings give little hint of the underground that sets the lab apart…
Could this asteroid be a piece of the moon? A Chinese spacecraft is about to find out
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- July 4, 2026
The Moon is not the only natural object travelling through space alongside Earth. Several small asteroids travel around the Sun in near lockstep with our planet. And just like Earth,…
Watch: The science and strides of India’s solar powerhouse
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- July 3, 2026
Solar energy is outperforming coal and revolutionising the global power grid. In this episode, The Scope explores the technology behind PV cells and how India is leading the charge towards…
Obaid Siddiqi lectures to commence in Bengaluru this July
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- July 3, 2026
Dr Samira Sheikh | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Obaid Siddiqi Lectures, a series of annual lectures delivered by the Obaid Siddiqi Chair in the History and Culture of Science…
Six sluggish months later, ISRO looks to reset with satellite launches
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- July 3, 2026
There is nothing to write home about the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) performance in the first half of 2026, with just one launch in January, the PSLV-C62 mission/EOS-N1 mission…