STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It encompasses educational fields that are crucial for innovation. STEM skills drive economic growth and technological advancement. In the UK, STEM initiatives aim to enhance workforce capabilities. They promote research and development. These fields are vital for addressing global challenges. A strong STEM foundation fosters creativity and problem-solving. It prepares students for future careers.
ISRO is preparing to include civilian specialists in its astronaut corps alongside military pilots for India’s human spaceflight programme. The astronaut selection and management committee has recommended mixed...
Institute of Nano-Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, has developed an iron-based metal-organic framework (Fe-MOF) that can detect nicotine and cotinine through fluorometric sensing. The material remains weakly fluorescent...
IIT Madras has introduced OmegaBall in India through a pioneering campus initiative, marking the sport’s first entry into the country. The institute also plans to establish a national-level...
China has showcased a major leap in humanoid robotics and artificial intelligence by fielding more than 100 robots in a half-marathon race in Beijing. The event brought into...
Two new species of jumping spiders have been identified from India’s drylands and urban green spaces, adding to the known biodiversity of semi-arid ecosystems. The discoveries were made...
A botany researcher from Kerala has received the WWF National Award for developing an AI-powered mobile application that identifies invasive plant species. The project, called Neophyte ID, can...
C-DAC Hyderabad and Reliance Foundation have launched e-SafeHER, a cybersecurity awareness training programme aimed at enabling one million women across rural India to participate safely and confidently in...
The National Cadet Corps has launched a Cyber Security Capacity Building Programme with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology to train cadets in cyber awareness, digital...
Keytruda, the brand name of pembrolizumab, is a leading immunotherapy drug used in the treatment of several cancers. Recent concern around counterfeit vials has brought into light the...
Indian researchers have developed a method to control the structural, optical and electrical properties of nanomaterials using temperature. The work offers a simple route to create responsive materials...
