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How do big monetary awards impact science and scientists? Richa Malhotra finds out from some scientists who made headlines recently when their science was recognised with not just citations and plaques but some high-value cash awards and ample media attention.
Four years from now, NASA will launch a capsule called TiME headed for Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. With a dense atmosphere and some evidence of surface liquid, Titan is our prime target in the search for extraterrestrial life. Biplas Das reports from a meet discussing clues to ET life.
Over the last two decades, new species are being uncovered at a rapid rate in India. What, beyond looks, do scientists consider to describe a new species? Sandhya Sekar finds out.