scientific discovery
First Photographic Evidence of Endangered Himalayan Musk Deer in West Bengal After 70-Year Absence
Nov 25, 2025 04:18 pm CST
Scientists have documented the first photographic evidence of the endangered Himalayan Musk Deer in West Bengal's Neora Valley National Park after a 70-year absence. The discovery, made through camera traps set up in December 2023, confirms the continued presence of this threatened species in the region and highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect its habitat and prevent poaching.
Narayana Murthy: Research Is the Essential Path to Building a Better India and World
Nov 12, 2025 05:43 pm CST
IT veteran N R Narayana Murthy emphasizes that strengthening India's research ecosystem is crucial for national progress. During the Infosys Prize 2025 announcement, he called for creating an aspirational, meritocratic environment that rewards scientific curiosity and innovation, drawing parallels with America's research-driven rise to superpower status. Murthy stressed that research represents humanity's noblest enterprise and the only path to fulfilling India's founding vision of prosperity and opportunity for all.
James Watson: Pioneer of DNA Double Helix Structure Dies at 97, Leaving Complex Scientific Legacy
Nov 08, 2025 04:24 am CST
James D. Watson, the Nobel Prize-winning co-discoverer of DNA's double helix structure who revolutionized medicine and genetics, has died at 97. His 1953 breakthrough transformed science and medicine while enabling advances in forensics, gene therapy, and genealogy. Despite his scientific genius, Watson's later years were overshadowed by controversial racial statements that damaged his reputation and led to professional censure, creating a complex legacy that balances remarkable scientific achievement with troubling personal views.
Australian Chemist Richard Robson's Nobel-Winning Work on Metal-Organic Frameworks Revolutionizing Global Challenges
Oct 09, 2025 03:34 pm CST
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizes Australian Professor Richard Robson's groundbreaking discovery of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) - revolutionary porous materials with atomic-scale cavities capable of capturing gases and chemicals. From humble beginnings as teaching demonstrations to transformative applications in carbon capture, water extraction from desert air, and medical technologies, Robson's work exemplifies how fundamental scientific research creates profound real-world impact across decades.
Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Fred Ramsdell Discovers Life-Changing News While Hiking in Remote Mountains
Oct 08, 2025 03:26 pm CST
American immunologist Dr. Fred Ramsdell was on a three-week hiking trip in Montana when he learned he had won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking research on T-cells and immune system responses. Unable to be reached for nearly 20 hours due to being off-grid, Ramsdell shares the prestigious award with fellow scientists Mary Brunkow and Shimon Sakaguchi.