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Driving innovation: Industry engagement key to India’s R&D growth

The rise of the US 'digital-military-industrial complex'
The Pentagon building is seen in Arlington, Virginia, US, April 6, 2023. [Photo/Agencies] On Oct 13, Anduril Industries, an American defense technology company, unveiled its "Eagle Eye" headset at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA)...

Scientists Just Discovered a Whole New Type of Connection Between Neurons
Super-resolution microscopes have revealed a whole new type of connection between neurons in mouse and human brains. In the lab, Johns Hopkins University neuroscientist Minhyeok Chang and colleagues identified tiny tubular bridges in the branching...

Finance, science ministers pledge closer cooperation to maximize policy impact
SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol and Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon on Monday agreed to strengthen inter-ministerial cooperation to maximize the effectiveness of government policies, Koo's office said. Koo, who doubles as...

Science Costs Money – Research Is Guided by Who Funds It and Why
Scientists have always needed someone to help foot the bill for their work. In the 19th century, for example, Charles Darwin made an expensive voyage to the southernmost tip of the Americas, visiting many other places en route, including his...
Science BGR China Might Put Back Astronauts On The Moon Before NASA
Humans last walked on the moon during NASA's Apollo 17 mission in December 1972. This moment is often regarded as the pinnacle of the U.S. space program. Back then, the Apollo–Soviet space race was a Cold War struggle for global prestige,...
What is AI poisoning? A computer scientist explains
Poisoning is a term most often associated with the human body and natural environments . But it is also a growing problem in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) – in particular, for large language models such as ChatGPT and Claude. In fact,...

Unraveling Retroaortic Retrocaval Kidney and Spine Anomalies
Recent advances in pediatric radiology have unveiled intricate cases that highlight the complexity of human anatomy and the unique challenges they present in medical practice. One such case involves an extremely rare condition that combines a...

J.L. Bainbridge Exits Most of Biogen Stake as Biotech Stock Eyes Turnaround
Florida-based wealth advisory J. L. Bainbridge & Co. sold 119,376 shares of Biogen (BIIB 0.58%) during the third quarter for an estimated $16.1 million. What Happened In a quarterly disclosure filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on...

Thermo Scientific™ MarqMetrix™ Process Raman Analyzer: Real-Time PAT for Upstream and Downstream
The Thermo Scientific™ MarqMetrix™ All-In-One Process Raman Analyzer is a compact, powerful solution for continuous Process Analytical Technology (PAT) monitoring across both upstream and downstream biopharmaceutical processes. Built with...

I'm a top pharmacist and this is the cream I recommend to every woman over 50... it could save your marriage
During my 20 years as a pharmacist, I saw a pattern. Women would walk in, bursting with urgent questions about their intimate health, yet clearly felt nervous, embarrassed or unsure of how to put their worries into words. So five years ago I...
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In a recent video interview with Applied Clinical Trials, Ben Edwards, chief operating officer, Avance Clinical, discussed common challenges in biotech, emphasizing the importance of addressing preclinical package gaps to avoid delays. He...

Monash Scientists Uncover Genetic Code That Could Unlock Game-changing MRNA Disease Therapies
Key points Monash researchers have uncovered the hidden ‘code’ governing how genetic mutations affect RNA splicing and result in disease Breakthrough paves the way for treatment and even cures for diseases, including population-specific and rare...

UNSW Solar Pioneer Wins Top UK Engineering Prize
Scientia Professor Martin Green is recognised with a major international honour for his outstanding achievements in solar photovoltaics and driving the global shift to renewables. UNSW Sydney’s Scientia Professor Martin Green, known worldwide as...

Innovations speed modern industrial journey
LI MIN/CHINA DAILY China intensified efforts to bolster the integration of sci-tech innovation and industrial innovation, with notable strides made in key and core technologies, as part of its broader push to drive the development of new quality...

Scientists develop incredible material that could help unlock futuristic power source: 'Promising'
It's a leap in the right direction. by Jon TuriOctober 19, 2025 Researchers at Niigata University in Japan have developed a transparent film that's an exceptionally efficient and stable photoanode, which could aid in advancing solar-driven water...

QU in QatarEnergy LNG engineering conference
Qatar University (QU) participated in the 19th QatarEnergy LNG Engineering Conference, which featured leading experts, professionals, and decision-makers from around the world. The QU pavilion presented a wide range of research projects and...

Qatar tops Arab world in engineering, technology: ARCIF scientific report
Tribune News Network doha The 2025 Arab Scientific Journals Impact and Citation Report (ARCIF), issued as its tenth annual report, confirmed the State of Qatar’s advancement in the field of engineering and technology in the Arab world, based on a...
Inhalers for asthma patients produce significant amounts of greenhouse gases, say S’pore scientists
SINGAPORE - People living with asthma are most vulnerable when taking a breath of air, yet their use of widely prescribed inhalers to help them breathe better contributes to the worsening of air quality. Doctors say asthma patients should be...

Managing Anxiety During Menopause: The Uncertain Role of Hormone Therapy
CLEVELAND, Ohio — October 21, 2025 — Anxiety is a pervasive and debilitating symptom frequently experienced during menopause and perimenopause, largely driven by the complex hormonal fluctuations characteristic of this midlife transition. While...