<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Science - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Science news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-in</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:20:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla unveils BHEEM concept for setting up habitat on other planets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has developed a concept for extraterrestrial habitats.This modular design, named BHEEM, aims to support future human presence on other worlds.BHEEM addresses challenges like radiation and extreme temperatures for astronauts.Its panel-based architecture allows for easier construction and maintenance in space.This innovative habitat concept paves the way for India's space exploration goals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/astronaut-shubhanshu-shukla-unveils-bheem-concept-for-setting-up-habitat-on-other-planets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/astronaut-shubhanshu-shukla-unveils-bheem-concept-for-setting-up-habitat-on-other-planets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomato plants in space switched thousands of genes, Nasa study reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spaceflight causes significant gene changes in tomato plants, which rely on light cues. Red-rich light stabilizes gene activity, while blue-rich light increases volatility. Plants grew unusual roots along stems as a stress response in orbit. This research offers insights into crop adaptation in challenging environments. Findings could inform future space missions and Earth-based agriculture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/tomato-plants-in-space-switched-thousands-of-genes-nasa-study-reveals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/tomato-plants-in-space-switched-thousands-of-genes-nasa-study-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zombie fungus forces ants to bite leaves before killing them]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fungus transforms ants into real-life zombies, controlling their behavior for parasite reproduction.The infected ant moves randomly before falling from elevated vegetation to the ground.It then bites firmly into a leaf vein, locking its jaws in a death grip.This position allows the fungus to grow and release spores for infecting other ants.Other parasites also manipulate animal behavior to complete their life cycles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/zombie-fungus-forces-ants-to-bite-leaves-before-killing-them/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/zombie-fungus-forces-ants-to-bite-leaves-before-killing-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Older than dinosaurs and Himalayas: Why Bengaluru’s 3-billion-year-old Lalbagh Rock is in the news]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Bengaluru, the historic Lalbagh Rock is under siege from a proposed tunnel road project that threatens its integrity. In a display of solidarity, protesters formed a human chain around the rock to advocate for its preservation. A contentious new law permits parkland usage for public utility projects, prompting the government to rethink this contentious legislation amid growing demands from citizens and leaders to halt the tunnel road ramps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/older-than-dinosaurs-and-himalayas-why-bengalurus-3-billion-year-old-lalbagh-rock-is-in-the-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/older-than-dinosaurs-and-himalayas-why-bengalurus-3-billion-year-old-lalbagh-rock-is-in-the-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists find Mars' southern interior is 200-400&deg;C hotter than its northern half]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists discovered Mars' southern interior is much hotter than its northern half. This temperature difference makes the southern mantle noticeably softer than the north. Tidal tomography revealed this thermal anomaly beneath the planet's crustal dichotomy. The findings suggest pockets of mantle beneath the south could still hold trapped magma. This research offers a direct look into the planet's deep internal structure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/scientists-find-mars-southern-interior-is-200-400degc-hotter-than-its-northern-half/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/scientists-find-mars-southern-interior-is-200-400degc-hotter-than-its-northern-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists released 45,000 cfs from Glen Canyon Dam for 8 days in 1996 to rebuild Grand Canyon sandbars]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 1996, a controlled flood was executed in the Grand Canyon to rejuvenate its natural river dynamics. Leveraging the Glen Canyon Dam, scientists released substantial volumes of water to transport sediment downstream, with the goal of restoring sandbars that had diminished due to the dam's existence. This initiative highlighted the potential of dam operations to contribute positively to ecological restoration, paving the way for future river management experiments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/scientists-released-45000-cfs-from-glen-canyon-dam-for-8-days-in-1996-to-rebuild-grand-canyon-sandbars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/scientists-released-45000-cfs-from-glen-canyon-dam-for-8-days-in-1996-to-rebuild-grand-canyon-sandbars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US detonated nuclear bomb to unlock gas; 213M cubic feet were produced, but the gas was radioactive]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 1967, the US detonated a 29-kiloton nuclear device 4,227 feet underground in New Mexico to boost natural gas production. Five tests produced 213 million cubic feet of gas, but it contained measurable radioactivity. The experiment was later ended, the site cleaned up, and radioactive contamination remains underground in the blast zone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/us-detonated-nuclear-bomb-to-unlock-gas-213m-cubic-feet-were-produced-but-the-gas-was-radioactive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/us-detonated-nuclear-bomb-to-unlock-gas-213m-cubic-feet-were-produced-but-the-gas-was-radioactive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shark Nursery Confirmed: Young great whites return to Long Island; trackers reveal long journeys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers have confirmed a summer nursery for young great white sharks off New York. Juvenile whites repeatedly use the region's coastal waters for food and protection. Tagged sharks have traveled far and returned to the Long Island area annually. Warming waters are also bringing more species typically associated with warmer seas. Understanding these sharks replaces fear with a better appreciation of their ecosystem role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/shark-nursery-confirmed-young-great-whites-return-to-long-island-trackers-reveal-long-journeys/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/shark-nursery-confirmed-young-great-whites-return-to-long-island-trackers-reveal-long-journeys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What makes a birdsong beautiful?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team of researchers has discovered specific acoustic characteristics that enhance the enjoyment of birdsong for humans. Among the various bird songs analyzed, blackbirds topped the charts for pleasantness, while barn owls trailed behind. It was found that songs with narrower bandwidth and increased complexity were rated as more enjoyable. Additionally, higher frequencies paired with lower amplitudes significantly influenced pleasantness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/what-makes-a-birdsong-beautiful/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/what-makes-a-birdsong-beautiful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 artificial reefs created in 1998 boosted local fish numbers and species richness off Miami Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 2002 study examined 12 artificial reefs built off Miami Beach using limestone boulders, concrete-gravel aggregate and concrete mixed with waste tyre chips. Divers surveyed the reefs every two months from October 1998 to February 2001, recording fish species, numbers and sizes, along with spiny lobsters. They counted 97,826 fish from 146 species. The researchers found no significant difference in fish abundance, biomass or species richness between the three reef materials. However, comparisons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/12-artificial-reefs-created-in-1998-boosted-local-fish-numbers-and-species-richness-off-miami-beach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/12-artificial-reefs-created-in-1998-boosted-local-fish-numbers-and-species-richness-off-miami-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New England is battling invasive green crabs by eating the destructive species in fancy dishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[New England's creative solution to invasive green crabs involves incorporating them into the local diet and economy. Fishermen now target these soft-shelled crabs, which are gaining popularity and higher prices. Emerging markets for green crab products, including pet snacks and whiskey infusions, aim to counteract the harmful effects of this invasive species while boosting the economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/new-england-is-battling-invasive-green-crabs-by-eating-the-destructive-species-in-fancy-dishes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/new-england-is-battling-invasive-green-crabs-by-eating-the-destructive-species-in-fancy-dishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zombie fungus uses dead female flies to infect healthy flies using spores]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fungus launches infectious spores using pressurized liquid bursts from dead flies.These spores are propelled with significant force, reaching speeds up to ten meters per second.Spore size is crucial, balancing momentum for dispersal and air current transport.Dead female flies attract males, aiding spore spread through contact and movement.This remarkable fungal artillery ensures continued infection and life cycle progression.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/zombie-fungus-uses-dead-female-flies-to-infect-healthy-flies-using-spores/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/zombie-fungus-uses-dead-female-flies-to-infect-healthy-flies-using-spores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In 2003, Nasa found freshwater snails reproduced in space with 50% larger statoconia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nasa researchers observed freshwater snails reproducing in space during a Shuttle mission. Their gravity-sensing organs, called statoconia, grew substantially larger in microgravity. Swordtail fish larvae also developed enlarged otoliths, which are similar gravity-sensing stones. This indicated a critical developmental period where altered gravity impacts stone size. The findings suggest these organs regulate to achieve a functional weight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/in-2003-nasa-found-freshwater-snails-reproduced-in-space-with-50-larger-statoconia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/in-2003-nasa-found-freshwater-snails-reproduced-in-space-with-50-larger-statoconia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In 2005, Nasa sent five geckos into space for 16 days without food or water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five geckos flew on a 16-day space mission without food or water.This experiment tested reptiles as models for microgravity research.Laboratory analysis revealed changes in bone density and liver cell activity.Researchers attributed these changes to housing and lack of provisions.Geckos' specialized toe pads helped them adhere in weightlessness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/in-2005-nasa-sent-five-geckos-into-space-for-16-days-without-food-or-water/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/in-2005-nasa-sent-five-geckos-into-space-for-16-days-without-food-or-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In 1960, NASA launched rhesus monkey Miss Sam on a Mercury escape test at 1,800 mph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nasa launched rhesus monkey Miss Sam in January 1960 to test Project Mercury's escape system.The flight confirmed the escape tower's ability to pull the capsule clear of its booster.Miss Sam reached 1,800 mph and an altitude of nine miles before recovery.Her mission data helped assess the safety of the Mercury spacecraft for human flights.Behavioral and physiological monitoring pioneered on her flight influenced later primate missions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/in-1960-nasa-launched-rhesus-monkey-miss-sam-on-a-mercury-escape-test-at-1800-mph/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/in-1960-nasa-launched-rhesus-monkey-miss-sam-on-a-mercury-escape-test-at-1800-mph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK researchers made a reef from 50 tonnes of coal waste; marine life arrived within 3 weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers created an artificial reef from coal-fired power station waste in Poole Bay. Marine life began colonizing the structure almost immediately after its deployment. Adult lobsters and edible crabs reached the reef within three weeks of its placement. The structure attracted schools of pouting and supported reproduction for several species. This experiment showed industrial waste could become a productive marine habitat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/uk-researchers-made-a-reef-from-50-tonnes-of-coal-waste-marine-life-arrived-within-3-weeks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/uk-researchers-made-a-reef-from-50-tonnes-of-coal-waste-marine-life-arrived-within-3-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiss scientists build tiny flying robots using sound waves to generate thrust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swiss engineers have developed miniature robots that fly and steer without motors. These devices harness sound waves through Helmholtz resonance to generate directional thrust. Researchers demonstrated this principle by steering tiny boats and lifting microfliers off the ground. One microflier design used three microscopic cavities for direct vertical thrust. Another version spun tiny blades, generating helicopter-like lift at high speeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/swiss-scientists-build-tiny-flying-robots-using-sound-waves-to-generate-thrust/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/swiss-scientists-build-tiny-flying-robots-using-sound-waves-to-generate-thrust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists acidified an Ontario lake for 17 years; decades later, trout remain below half their former level]]></title><description><![CDATA[A groundbreaking 17-year study on Lake 223 in Ontario revealed a complex response to acid rain. While the water chemistry has recovered since the experiment ended, the ecosystem is lagging behind. Fish numbers have not rebounded as hoped, with growth rates remaining low. This underscores the vital message that true ecological healing involves much more than merely restoring chemical balance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/scientists-acidified-an-ontario-lake-for-17-years-decades-later-trout-remain-below-half-their-former-level/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/scientists-acidified-an-ontario-lake-for-17-years-decades-later-trout-remain-below-half-their-former-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bending ultrathin diamond sheets generates electricity, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers have identified a piezoelectric effect in ultrathin diamond membranes.This effect, previously unseen in bulk diamond, appears in thin polycrystalline sheets.Grain boundaries within these membranes are responsible for generating electrical responses when deformed.The strongest piezoelectric response was observed in membranes approximately five micrometres thick.This discovery opens doors for new applications in energy harvesting and smart electronics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/bending-ultrathin-diamond-sheets-generates-electricity-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/bending-ultrathin-diamond-sheets-generates-electricity-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists use deep-sea robots to discover huge lava fields around an active volcano]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists mapped enormous lava flow fields on an underwater volcano. These flows are significantly larger than any previously recorded eruptions. Molten rock pooled beneath a hardened crust, swelling to extraordinary thickness. This process reshaped the ocean floor and offers clues about caldera collapse. Researchers estimate the next major caldera-forming eruption may occur thousands of years from now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/scientists-use-deep-sea-robots-to-discover-huge-lava-fields-around-an-active-volcano/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-science-news/scientists-use-deep-sea-robots-to-discover-huge-lava-fields-around-an-active-volcano/</guid></item></channel></rss>