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From a chromatography lab designed to solve a mystery to puzzle races, these activities get high school students talking—while doing science.
The drug known as 7-OH has been on the market for two years, and officials warn of its potential for addiction.
Memory depends on both how well you take care of your brain and how hard you study. Research indicates that some lifestyle choices can greatly enhance brain health.
Kids hated the presidential fitness test. Researchers aren’t fans, either. Readers vividly remember the humiliation — and experts say the test probably did more harm than good.
A Class 7 student in Bengaluru died by suicide, with police investigating a possible influence of the Japanese web series 'Death Note'.
From China’s groundbreaking laser crystal to a study’s latest cancer findings, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has successfully passed JerryRigEverything's intense durability test, including the dreaded bend test!
NCERT’s new Class 8 science textbook blends modern science with India’s ancient discoveries, featuring Acharya Kanad’s atomic theory, Bhaskara II’s astronomy, Ayurvedic practices, and ISRO ...
After a Class 7 student appealed to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath for a fee waiver, he assured her support — paving the way for her dream of becoming an IAS officer. UP CM ...
From China’s mosquito-sized microdrone to long-term exercise slowing ageing, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
The rising number of girls passing Class 12 in the science stream signals more than just a shift in academic preference—it holds transformative potential for India’s future workforce.
New Delhi: References to the ancient Ayurvedic text Charaka Samhita, mention of how early Indian scholars predicted the monsoon’s arrival by tracking specific star patterns, and highlighting ...