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Gaganyaan Episode 6: Life support: Living in space | The Scope

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Gaganyaan Episode 6: Life support: Living in space | The Scope

Three astronauts inside a sealed spacecraft cannot rely on Earth’s natural environment. In Episode 6 of The Scope: Gaganyaan — India’s Leap, we look at the Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) that will help sustain the crew inside the Crew Module. From oxygen and carbon dioxide removal to temperature, humidity, pressure, water, waste management and fire safety, every part of life in space requires careful engineering.

6 hours ago • The Hindu Science

Crayfish invaded Crater Lake 100+ years ago; newt now vanishing from 95% shore

Crayfish invaded Crater Lake 100+ years ago; newt now vanishing from 95% shore

3 hours ago • Times of India Science

Biotech sector steadily growing with over 1,100 startups in the last year: K. VijayRaghavan

Biotech sector steadily growing with over 1,100 startups in the last year: K. VijayRaghavan

In conversation with The Hindu’s Science Editor Jacob Koshy, the veteran biologist dwelled on the quality of education, regulatory frameworks governin…

6 hours ago • The Hindu Science

The Hindu–VIT Conclave explores advances in biotechnology and healthcare

The Hindu–VIT Conclave explores advances in biotechnology and healthcare

The session on technology application highlights its use in medical education, healthcare, biobanking, and neuroinformatics.

7 hours ago • The Hindu Science

Scientists fitted GPS collars to 17 lions and 14 hyenas expecting hyenas to follow lions

Scientists fitted GPS collars to 17 lions and 14 hyenas expecting hyenas to follow lions

A groundbreaking study suggests that it's the male lions that approach spotted hyenas, contrary to the belief that hyenas seek out lion remains for fo…

8 hours ago • Times of India Science

Is AI going to 'kill everyone' in ten years?

Is AI going to 'kill everyone' in ten years?

Hopefully, whatever version of doomsday the AI world is worried about waits until after Avengers: Doomsday, because after all the multiverse nonsense …

8 hours ago • Times of India Science

Quote of the day by Nicolaus Copernicus: "Although the idea seemed absurd, still..."

Quote of the day by Nicolaus Copernicus: "Although the idea seemed absurd, still..."

9 hours ago • Times of India Science

Ancient spice route may have shaped Keralam’s Malabari goat’s genetic legacy, study shows

Ancient spice route may have shaped Keralam’s Malabari goat’s genetic legacy, study shows

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University researchers have reported the first complete mitochondrial genome of the Malabari goat. The findings …

9 hours ago • The Hindu Science

Washington built wildlife bridges over a busy highway; more than 10,000 animals have crossed

Washington built wildlife bridges over a busy highway; more than 10,000 animals have crossed

9 hours ago • Times of India Science

NASA once celebrated her rise from a bridge to the agency then fired her

NASA once celebrated her rise from a bridge to the agency then fired her

10 hours ago • Times of India Science

Hawaii’s 124-year-old red mangroves now threaten native waterbirds and waterways

Hawaii’s 124-year-old red mangroves now threaten native waterbirds and waterways

11 hours ago • Times of India Science

Malaysian students built a device that turns sink wastewater into electricity

Malaysian students built a device that turns sink wastewater into electricity

11 hours ago • Times of India Science

Belize Reef Restoration Effort: Lisa Carne revives storm-hit corals; project outplants 100,000 fragments

Belize Reef Restoration Effort: Lisa Carne revives storm-hit corals; project outplants 100,000 fragments

In 2001, Hurricane Iris wreaked havoc on Belize's coral reefs, sparking an innovative restoration effort. Marine biologist Lisa Carne took the lead in…

11 hours ago • Times of India Science

Snake grows a fake spider on its tail to lure birds; scans reveal surprisingly normal bones inside

Snake grows a fake spider on its tail to lure birds; scans reveal surprisingly normal bones inside

Researchers utilized XCT scanning technology to investigate the unique tail of a viper. The imaging uncovered the presence of standard viper vertebrae…

12 hours ago • Times of India Science

Science quiz: on glaciers

Science quiz: on glaciers

In this week’s science quiz, readers can test their knowledge of glaciers and their critical role in the Earth’s ecosystem.

13 hours ago • The Hindu Science

South China Sea methane leak formed a 1km plume; worms and bacteria built a ‘worm bed’ in 2 years

South China Sea methane leak formed a 1km plume; worms and bacteria built a ‘worm bed’ in 2 years

A South China Sea drilling incident caused a significant methane leak in 2018. Ocean scientists observed an ecosystem rapidly responding to the underw…

13 hours ago • Times of India Science

Low funding for postdoc roles fuelling brain drain, govt. funds only 2,500 positions

Low funding for postdoc roles fuelling brain drain, govt. funds only 2,500 positions

India spends about $13 a year per person on research; China spends $250, the U.S. over $2,100. There are just 262 full-time-equivalent researchers per…

14 hours ago • The Hindu Science

In 1982, Israel released 28 wild donkeys; 44 years later, they created a desert oasis

In 1982, Israel released 28 wild donkeys; 44 years later, they created a desert oasis

In an effort to rejuvenate the parched landscape of Israel's Ramon Crater, wild donkeys were brought back into the ecosystem. These resilient animals …

15 hours ago • Times of India Science

Human activity has shaped the genetic diversity of dengue mosquitoes in India

Human activity has shaped the genetic diversity of dengue mosquitoes in India

The Hindu’s weekly Science for All newsletter explains all things Science, without the jargon.

15 hours ago • The Hindu Science

Dam Removal Restores Creek: Buckhorn Creek flows freely again; volunteers plant trees

Dam Removal Restores Creek: Buckhorn Creek flows freely again; volunteers plant trees

After more than a century, the Buckhorn Creek dam has been dismantled, reviving its original flow for the first time in 125 years. A modern ninety-foo…

16 hours ago • Times of India Science

Wisconsin restored old farmland into prairie and rare bumblebees began returning

Wisconsin restored old farmland into prairie and rare bumblebees began returning

19 hours ago • Times of India Science

Scientists turn human poop into concrete that gets 42% stronger

Scientists turn human poop into concrete that gets 42% stronger

23 hours ago • Times of India Science

In 1989, Britain began reintroducing red kites after persecution left fewer than 10 breeding pairs

In 1989, Britain began reintroducing red kites after persecution left fewer than 10 breeding pairs

Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the red kite has staged a stunning comeback in Britain. Thanks to reintroduction efforts that began in 1989…

Yesterday • Times of India Science

Urban demand is reorganising the global wildlife trafficking network

Urban demand is reorganising the global wildlife trafficking network

Scientists map the trade routes of Mexican parrots from biodiverse habitats to urban centres, which could aid law enforcement worldwide.

Yesterday • The Hindu Science

Minnesota trees adapted to 3.4°C warming, cutting expected CO₂ rise by 80%

Minnesota trees adapted to 3.4°C warming, cutting expected CO₂ rise by 80%

Yesterday • Times of India Science

Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: "A man who dares to waste one hour of time has..."

Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: "A man who dares to waste one hour of time has..."

Yesterday • Times of India Science

African elephants raid Tanzanian farms; studies reveals when and why they attack

African elephants raid Tanzanian farms; studies reveals when and why they attack

Yesterday • Times of India Science

No-dad pup: Female shark produced baby without a male in Illinois zoo

No-dad pup: Female shark produced baby without a male in Illinois zoo

Yesterday • Times of India Science

Nepal flash floods wash away illusions of clean, easy hydropower

Nepal flash floods wash away illusions of clean, easy hydropower

While the flood caught everyone by surprise, that there was a flood risk was not new information, with the surging waters only serving a reminder on t…

Yesterday • The Hindu Science

Bamboo mass flowering and die-off can trigger ecological crisis and wildlife conflict, study warns

Bamboo mass flowering and die-off can trigger ecological crisis and wildlife conflict, study warns

Synchronous flowering and die-off can open the door to invasive weeds, fuel wildfires, trigger rodent surges and push elephants into farmland, says Ke…

Yesterday • The Hindu Science

International Space Summit gets underway in Paris

International Space Summit gets underway in Paris

The French President said that the summit will see the participation of 90 countries, and more than 50 projects are expected to be signed, bringing in…

Yesterday • The Hindu Science

Did OpenAI crack a million-dollar math problem using data stolen from mathematicians?

Did OpenAI crack a million-dollar math problem using data stolen from mathematicians?

Over the last 48 hours, the mathematical community has been rocked by claims that OpenAI leveraged its enormous computing power — and potentially the …

Yesterday • The Hindu Science

Reality check: study finds far fewer genes truly linked to cerebral palsy

Reality check: study finds far fewer genes truly linked to cerebral palsy

In India, three in every 1,000 live births are affected by cerebral palsy and genetic testing is an emerging and rapidly growing field; by identifying…

2 days ago • The Hindu Science

Science Quiz: It works — but we don’t know how

Science Quiz: It works — but we don’t know how

2 days ago • The Hindu Science

How scientists are using menstrual blood to treat osteoarthritis

How scientists are using menstrual blood to treat osteoarthritis

Much like saliva or blood plasma, menstrual fluid is rich with biological information. It is packed with immune cells, endometrial tissue, proteins, a…

2 days ago • The Hindu Science

ESA to explore cooperation with ISRO in human space flight, lunar and Venus missions

ESA to explore cooperation with ISRO in human space flight, lunar and Venus missions

ISRO and ESA have already signed a Technical Implementing Plan (TIP) document for Ground Tracking Support for Gaganyaan missions

2 days ago • The Hindu Science

International Space Summit set to be held in Paris amidst calls for Europe’s strategic autonomy in space

International Space Summit set to be held in Paris amidst calls for Europe’s strategic autonomy in space

High-level delegation from India is expected to take part

2 days ago • The Hindu Science

Dragonflies are bellwethers of earth’s ecosystems

Dragonflies are bellwethers of earth’s ecosystems

While looking to dragonflies and damselflies as the bellwethers of our ecosystems, we also continue to unearth new facets of what makes them unique

3 days ago • The Hindu Science

Striped hyenas help keep India clean, but remain misunderstood

Striped hyenas help keep India clean, but remain misunderstood

Increasing awareness of the ecological value of striped hyenas will help mitigate the cultural beliefs keeping striped hyenas at the brink

3 days ago • The Hindu Science

Slumping: a soft-coral threat

Slumping: a soft-coral threat

3 days ago • The Hindu Science

The incongruity of caste and science

The incongruity of caste and science

A student’s ability to understand thermodynamics or solve a differential equation has nothing to do with the ritual status of their ancestors

3 days ago • The Hindu Science

From moon’s far side, a satellite to look for the first radio signal

From moon’s far side, a satellite to look for the first radio signal

The 21-cm radio signal emitted by neutral hydrogen is like the proverbial needle in a haystack as it is buried beneath foreground radio emissions thou…

3 days ago • The Hindu Science

ISRO won’t be ‘diminished’, says IN-SPACe chairman

ISRO won’t be ‘diminished’, says IN-SPACe chairman

The clarification follows concerns raised by nine ISRO employee associations over privatisation

3 days ago • The Hindu Science

We have complete trust in our Indian partners: French National Space Agency

We have complete trust in our Indian partners: French National Space Agency

The PSLV is scheduled to launch the Indo-French TRISHNA mission next year which is a collaborative endeavor between ISRO and CNES.

4 days ago • The Hindu Science

Why do we sometimes wake up a few minutes before our alarm rings?

Why do we sometimes wake up a few minutes before our alarm rings?

4 days ago • The Hindu Science

India can cut steel emissions before new coal plants lock them in

India can cut steel emissions before new coal plants lock them in

India’s green steel journey is still nascent but recent developments and policies have indicated that this hard-to-abate sunrise industry is rising up…

4 days ago • The Hindu Science

Science Snapshots: September 6, 2026

Science Snapshots: September 6, 2026

Three recent important research developments, all readable in one minute

4 days ago • The Hindu Science

Google, TCS, and the physics of air-cooling a large data centre | Explained

Google, TCS, and the physics of air-cooling a large data centre | Explained

Using air-cooling alone to cool a 1-GW data centre is considered impractical; while liquid-cooling imposes higher costs upfront, air-cooling imposes a…

4 days ago • The Hindu Science

Rapid Himalayan erosion triggers hidden source of CO2: study

Rapid Himalayan erosion triggers hidden source of CO2: study

A team from IISER Pune, the Wadia Institute, and IIT-Roorkee has estimated the rate of CO2 oxidation to be three-times higher than CO2 uptake by silic…

4 days ago • The Hindu Science

Peptides can be stable in concentrated sulphuric acid: study

Peptides can be stable in concentrated sulphuric acid: study

The findings matter for the search for life beyond the earth

5 days ago • The Hindu Science