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Mite-borne scrub typhus is now turning up across Africa — and Asia’s decades of experience may offer the world its best playbook.

Fair and green planning must be at the heart of the Viksit Bharat vision.

Carbon farming could turn croplands into powerful carbon sinks — with manure, biochar, and low-till practices restoring soil health and balancing ecosystems.

Preventing frailty through strength could save lives, reduce costs, and promote dignity in old age.

With the Supreme Court calling for a national GM crop policy, India has a rare opportunity to make the most of its research potential

Design, development and deployment reflect a view through the prism of the Global North

As sea levels rise, overlooked mosquito habitats are a major threat to disease control

Climate justice requires more than just cooling centres. Region-specific data, inclusive policies, and clean energy are urgently needed to protect the most vulnerable

The absence of a national institution for biological and fossil collections threatens conservation in one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots

An urgent shift to an integrated One Health response is needed nationally

The medical field has treated women as 'smaller men' for too long. It’s time for a fundamental shift in research

Women in academia don’t just need a seat at the table. They need the table redesigned

The One Nation One Subscription policy is a platform that will support a broader open science movement

Science leaders must balance scientific rigour with good leadership practices

In a rapidly evolving career landscape, knowing how to transition professionally is key for scientists exploring diverse opportunities 

Quick-fix solutions may undervalue the contribution of migrants to Indian city life

Captivity and conflict are increasingly challenging the welfare of these mega herbivores

Ten questions you must ask before packing your bags to join your dream lab

Bold innovations in safer landings or extraterrestrial colonisation will define the country's next space frontiers

Biological, social and systemic issues heighten the menace of antimicrobial resistance