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A.J. Rachel. Courtesy: The Life of Science

Debunking the ‘Junk DNA’ Theory

Nandita Jayaraj 28/01/2017

A.J. Rachel, a molecular biologist, was determined to prove...

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Unearthing Gujarat’s History, One Figurine At a Time

Aashima Dogra 27/01/2017

Archaeologist Sushmita Sen Pramanik studies the early-historic phase of...

We know by now that air pollution is not a standalone problem in a city but is essentially a symptom of inadequate planning. In Delhi's Paharganj. Credit: mckaysavage/Flickr, CC BY 2.0

How Do We Improve Delhi’s Graded Responsibility Action Plan for Better Air Quality?

Sarath Guttikunda 23/01/2017

When pollution is bad, we have to be more...

How An Environmental Biotechnologist is Turning Waste Into Wealth

Aashima Dogra 14/01/2017

With the help of a government grant, Vanita Prasad,...

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Knabenphysik At 92: Remembering the Boys’ Club of Early Quantum Mechanics

Vasudevan Mukunth 13/01/2017

Pauli's exclusion principle turns 92 this month. But when...

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Watch: The Women Who Helped India Reach Mars On the First Try

The Wire Staff 12/01/2017

A new video is at times a worm's eye...

A Molecular Geneticist and Her Hungry Amoeba

Nandita Jayaraj 07/01/2017

Aruna Naorem, a molecular geneticist at Delhi University, studies...