Science

Scientists in Mizoram have discovered two bat species never before recorded in India, pushing the country's known bat diversity to at least 138 species and highlighting the region's significance in global conservation.

Scientists from NRCY and Assam Don Bosco University develop IoT-based smart system for yak health monitoring, stress prediction, and geo-fencing to address challenges in yak management in remote, high-altitude regions.

The Indian Space Research Organisation headquarters in Bengaluru was placed on high alert after receiving a bomb threat email, which was later declared a hoax, just days after a similar threat was made.

A rare Himalayan flowering plant, Cyananthus hookeri, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh after 158 years. The plant was found near Chuna Valley in Tawang district during a field survey in September 2025.

ISRO has successfully conducted Integrated Parachute tests for the Gaganyaan's Crew Module splashdown at sea. The tests validate deceleration systems and involve the deployment of 10 parachutes.

Sikkim has spotted a rare Eurasian lynx, the first-ever photograph of the species in the state and only the second confirmed record from the Eastern Himalayas.

Assam has completed 60 geospatial projects in five years, leveraging science and space technology to address developmental challenges and improve governance.

Scientists from the National Research Centre on Yak have successfully demonstrated estrous synchronisation and fixed-time artificial insemination technology in yaks under field conditions in Sikkim, leading to the birth of 10 healthy yak calves. This breakthrough is expected to encourage wider adoption of assisted reproductive technologies among yak-rearing communities.

The Directorate of Economics & Statistics in Arunachal Pradesh celebrated National Statistics Day 2026, highlighting the importance of statistics in socioeconomic planning and evidence-based policymaking.

A proof-of-concept trial for India's Broadband Public Protection and Disaster Relief network was held in Guwahati, aiming to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

The Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre recently hosted an aviation outreach programme in Itanagar, aiming to familiarise students with emerging developments in aviation, aerospace, and drone technology.

Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav visited the ICAR Research Complex to review ongoing research initiatives and contributions to agricultural development in the state.

Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav visited the ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Nagaland Centre, at Medziphema and reviewed its ongoing research and contributions to agricultural development in the state.

A previously unknown butterfly species, named Chonala albistricta or the Narrow-banded Wall, has been discovered in Mayodia Pass, Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting the region's importance as a hotspot for biological discoveries.

Slow, error-prone calculations by hand were unavoidable in the early 19th century, yet even small mistakes could ruin the designs for buildings and the journeys of ships; Charles Babbage’s ingenious machines were much more accurate, faster, and revolutionary

Experts said the El Nino, a natural warming cycle, should further heat a globe already warming from fossil fuel pollution and will likely turbocharge extreme weather across the planet

ArsenSafe, the device, can accurately detect arsenic without the need for laboratory infrastructure and chemicals, making water-quality assessment faster and more accessible

Humans have learnt how to keep certain diseases from spreading using collective discipline — which is what ants are famous for

Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.

An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.