science

Dr Firdausi Qadri has been instrumental in discovering vaccines that have saved millions of lives. She is seen here along with an ensemble of younger scientists who look up to her. Photo: Noor-A-Alam

Pursuit

Why there aren’t enough female science professionals in Bangladesh

Many female students successfully complete honours and masters in science related subjects but do not get into professions related to their degrees. Here is why

Videos

What would happen if the Sun disappeared?

The face of a girl is seen daubed in colours as she takes part in Holi celebrations in Ahmedabad, India, 18 March 2022. REUTERS/Amit Dave

Science

Scientists publish the first complete human genome

FILE PHOTO: The word "COVID-19" is reflected in a drop on a syringe needle in this illustration taken November 9, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Coronavirus chronicle

Wanted: Volunteers to catch Covid in the name of science

Industry

From rice to chicken and more, science pushes Bangladesh farm revolution

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. TBS Sketch.

Bangladesh

No alternative to research for keeping pace with technology: PM Hasina

Offbeat

Footprints show some two-legged dinosaurs were agile

Fifth graders with their project. Photo: Courtesy

Education

Agami Education Foundation hosts Virtual Science Fair 2021 for underprivileged children

“UFOs are real” has no meaning. Photo: Reuters

Panorama

Why Neil deGrasse Tyson thinks science is true

A nurse takes Moderna COVID-19 vaccines ready to be administered at a vaccination site in Los Angeles on Feb. 16.APU GOMES/AFP/GETTY IMAGES/Foreign Policy

Analysis

The science says everyone needs a Covid-19 booster shot—and soon

People walk without protective masks in Times Square amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., May 4, 2021. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo

Coronavirus chronicle

What is the science behind the new US mask guidance?

Panorama

Science shows why simplifying is hard and complicating is easy

US President Joe Biden participates in a CNN town hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., February 16, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis

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