New Delhi, March 12, 2022: In a recent study, Indian Scientists have cracked the origin of ultralow thermal conductivity in silver antimony selenide (AgSbSe2), a crystalline solid having promising thermoelectric applications. They have found that the AgSbSe2 has deformed local structure, which, while keeping the average structure intact, resulted in the ultra-low thermal conductivity. This work brings out the importance of investigating the […]
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SARAS 3 radio telescope refutes recent claim of the discovery of a radio wave signal from cosmic dawn
New Delhi, March 09, 2022: Indian researchers have conclusively refuted a recent claim of the discovery of a radio wave signal from cosmic dawn, the time in the infancy of our Universe when the first stars and galaxies came into existence. In 2018 a team of researchers from Arizona State University (ASU) and MIT in the […]
Climate change likely to favor soil-borne plant pathogens for diseases like dry root rot of chickpea in future
New Delhi, March 08, 2022: Indian Scientists have identified that high-temperature drought conditions and low soil moisture content are favorable conditions for dry root rot (DRR), a disease that damages the roots or girdles the trunk in chickpea. This work will be useful for the development of resistant lines and better management strategies. Dry root rot disease causes […]
Atmospheric pressure on surface of Pluto is more than 80,000 times less than Earth
New Delhi, March 07, 2022: A team of scientists, including Indian and International collaborators, have derived the accurate value of Pluto’s atmospheric pressure at its surface. It is more than 80,000 times less than the atmospheric pressure at mean sea level on Earth. The pressure was calculated from data obtained by observation of stellar occultation […]
Tuning of properties of Gold nanorods using DC electric field paves way for more efficient way of detecting food contamination
New Delhi, March 06 ,2022: In a recent study, Indian researchers have found that properties of Gold nanorods can be tuned by applying external forces for devising sensors that can detect trace amounts of molecules, paving the way for more efficient way of detecting food contamination. Gold nanorods have unique plasmonic properties. They can be […]
New technology can autonomously repair and restore high-value components such as moulds, turbine blades and aerospace components
New Delhi, March 05, 2022: An Indian Scientist has developed a completely autonomous technology for the repair and restoration of high-value components such as moulds, turbine blades, and other aerospace components that require minimal human intervention. It is expected that this technology will leap-frog the restoration and repair industry to the next level and help in […]
Unraveling tectonic evolution of Greater Maldive Ridge in western Indian Ocean can reconstruct Gondwanaland break up and dispersal
New Delhi, March 04, 2022: In a recent study, an Indian researcher traced the tectonic evolution and the nature of the Greater Maldive Ridge (GMR) — a very crucial geodynamic features in the western Indian Ocean whose origin has been the centre of many a scientific debate. The study can help reconstruct the original Gondwanaland […]
Non-Structural 1 protein, a potential diagnostic biomarker for Japanese encephalitis virus
New Delhi, March 03, 2022: Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) is the leading cause of mosquito-borne encephalitis in South-East Asia and Western Pacific and is often misdiagnosed as Dengue. JEV belongs to the family Flaviviridae and genus Flavivirus and exists in a zoonotic cycle. Since there is no cure available for JEV, early detection is essential […]
Indian scientists develop a next-generation probiotic that provides hope for longevity and healthy aging
New Delhi, March 02, 2022: A team of Indian Scientists has recently identified the next-generation probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus Plantarum JBC5 from a dairy product that showed great promise in promoting healthy aging. The team has also developed a yogurt using this probiotic bacterium which can be consumed to derive all these health benefits. The recent […]
Scientist from Chennai granted patent for Benzo[b]thiophene
New Delhi, March 1, 2022: Dr E. Poonguzhali, a single parent and woman scientist at the Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, has been granted a patent for developing a green methodology for producing a medicinally important compound called benzo[b]thiophene. The compound is present in a range of medicines such as raloxifene (used […]