For decades, World Food Day (16 October) themes revolved around hunger, food security, the future, sustainability, etc., but in 2026 innovation takes centre stage — “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow”.

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) celebrates its 85th foundation day on 26 September 2026, commemorating its scientific excellence and service to the nation.

Every new telescope enhances the reach of human vision. It extends the capacity of human imagination. We only have to be curious enough to go and look for them.

Budgets are announced annually, but this one hit a different chord. Besides the usual items on the list — infrastructure, tax reforms, subsidies for businesses — an item dedicated to Telescopes underlines Bharat’s commitment to becoming a global leader in research, and the crucial role played by the space and astronomy sector in achieving this goal!

The key to a better future is embracing technologies which aim to meet the ever-growing needs of the burgeoning human population without hurting nature. Let’s take a look at some of these promising game-changer environmental technologies, which are being adopted by many countries and soon may be adopted by many.

For the first time since the Apollo era, astronauts have travelled beyond low Earth orbit, venturing into deep space and circling the Moon before safely returning to Earth.

This year’s theme for World Health Day (7 April) is “Together for Health. Stand with Science”, which highlights the power of science in protecting the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet.

Keeping in view the indispensable role that wild plants play in human health, traditional knowledge, ecosystems, and sustainable livelihoods, this year’s theme of World Wildlife Day 2026 focuses on “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP): Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods”.

When food becomes a way to mute stress, sadness, or loneliness, joy gets tangled in guilt, low self-worth, and poor health.

The Science Reporter presents its readers with a brief overview of the awards in Physics, Chemistry, and Physiology or Biology.