The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, founded 150 years ago in Calcutta, has grown from a modest donor-supported forum into a leading institution in India’s scientific landscape.

“Every blink we see is a whisper of the star’s light travelling across the vast cosmos, just to meet our eyes.”

Influenza viruses like H3N2 are constantly undergoing changes, which is why outbreaks cannot be overlooked.

The 1.5°C line has shifted, the clock is ticking, and the time to act is ‘now’!

Nematodes, as “tiny educators”, have revealed many significant findings in different fields of research and can also be used as efficient pedagogical tools in classrooms and practical laboratories for the benefit of our students.

Sky Islands are more than a study subject or tourism spots. They are reservoirs of biodiversity and climate resilience, and they act as a lifeline for our planet's future generations.

Cannizzaro’s work provided a sound foundation for the theory of atomic linkages, which had a huge impact on the progress of chemical science and can be considered a landmark in the history of chemistry.

Liposomes are versatile drug delivery systems, which are categorised by composition and surface modifications.

The 2026 Action theme is Strong Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for “Our Blue Planet”. These are safe havens for marine life. The aim is to increase the MPAs to 30% by 2030, the deadline set for the SDGs.

Earthworms promise to provide cheaper solutions to several social, economic and environmental problems of human society. They are both ‘protective’ & ‘productive’ for the environment and society.