A team of researchers have discovered a new species of ginger hidden in the lush, remote Siang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. Named Parakaempferia alba, the plant was identified by researchers from the CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology and local colleges. The discovery, published in the Nordic Journal of Botany, marks a major milestone for the region’s biodiversity, as it is only the second species ever found within its specific genus.

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Researchers from IIT Kharagpur, IISc and ISRO have discovered that balancing microscopic nanoparticles with flexible metallic structures allows ultra-low carbon steel to achieve a mix of extreme strength and crack resistance.

Integrated metabolic profiling reveals how tropical shrubs coordinate carbon resources to prioritise defence through nectar and reproduction through scent.

IIT Guwahati researchers have discovered a way to precisely control the internal structure of molybdenum oxide nanoparticles using lasers and heat, paving the way for advanced medical treatments and more efficient energy storage.

Researchers at BRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology have developed multifunctional strontium-doped nanoparticles that can simultaneously promote new bone growth, build blood vessels, and fight dangerous infections.

New research from University of Lucknow and King George’s Medical University shows that specific protein markers involved in cellular recycling can predict how aggressively bladder cancer will return in patients, potentially allowing for more personalised treatment.

Researchers have successfully identified how solar eruptions and internal pulsar mode changes interfere with precision cosmic measurements, providing a new blueprint for detecting ripples in the fabric of spacetime.

Three new species of meadow katydids or long-horned grasshoppers were discovered hiding in the meadows of Kashmir, apart from providing new records of already recorded katydids in the region.

A comprehensive analysis of 60 years of data reveals that Indian mangrove research has surged since the 2004 tsunami but remains unevenly focused, leaving critical climate and pollution threats understudied.

Researchers have identified the specific structural loops in G-quadruplex DNA that allow it to act as a chaperone, preventing protein clumping and ensuring healthy cellular function.

Researchers have discovered two new species of rare ant flies in India, marking the first time in over a century that new members of this rare and unusual insect group have been identified in the country.

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