Department of Science and Technology

Cyber twin – a digital replica of one’s personality that can live on and adapt to new knowledge and thoughts after one’s death.

India has depended on China for its Li-ion batteries, as the technology to develop one, wasn't yet procured. Untill now that is.

If lung cancer is detected at later stages, the chance of succumbing to it in five years is 85 per cent. Early detection will prevent this as proper treatment, and medication can be administered in time.

Gopal Jee has invented an eco-friendly means of producing electricity from banana stems, while Shalini Kumari has ideated a walker that also helps people climb stairs.

A sleepy little village in Puducherry, Chinna Kalapet has embarked upon a journey of sustainable transformation by treating its wastewater the eco-friendly way.

With 16 coaches, and covering a total of 19,000 km across India, the Science Express hopes to bring people of India aboard the climate change wagon.

This young man, who is a Class 10 student in Gujarat, has designed an elegant solution using which drones can not only detect but also diffuse landmines on war fields, potentially saving many lives.

At a time when India is battling a brain drain epidemic, here are some ambitious global projects that hold a world of promise for Indian scientists and are giving them a much-needed boost.

From being a daily wage earner, to winning a distinguished grant for his research project - this is Sanjay Latthe, the man who never let financial constraints come in the way of his education.