Researchers from BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad, have developed a safer, fluoride-free synthesis method for metal-organic frameworks that significantly boosts their capacity to capture greenhouse gases and store clean fuels at room temperature.

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Kashmir

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.

Pune

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.

Dehradun

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.

Coimbatore

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.

Bhopal

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.

Hyderabad

Researchers have developed a versatile organic crystal that can receive and transmit encrypted data from any angle, paving the way for faster, more secure wireless communication.

Mumbai

IIT Bombay researchers have developed an optimised thermal weathering protocol and a crucial correlation to safeguard India's iconic Makrana marble structures

Bengaluru

A look back at the fifteen key stories of the year on Research Matters, showcasing the ingenuity and dedication of the Indian scientific community in 2025.

Bengaluru

Research reveals that graphene-enhanced batteries can slash electric vehicle charging times by up to 27% while cutting battery weight by more than half, potentially solving the biggest hurdles to green transportation.

Bengaluru

Professor Khare discusses the vulnerability of research, the charm of number theory, and why mathematics is central to human culture.

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