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Need greater thrust to science, echo leading scientists

Bengaluru | Sep 8, 2022

In an exclusive interaction with Research Matters, leading scientists, including three Infosys Prize winners and a jury member, highlighted that a greater thrust on science was the need of the hour. They were sharing their impressions on the sidelines of the inauguration of the new office of the Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) that was inaugurated recently. 

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Plastic-lined farm ponds exacerbate water scarcity in semi-arid regions

Mumbai | Aug 8, 2022
Plastic-lined farm ponds exacerbate water scarcity in semi-arid regions

Study of plastic-lined farm ponds in orchard farming and its impact on society

General, Science, Ecology, Society, Deep-dive

Understanding atmospheric processes due to pollution as threats looms in the air

Bengaluru | Aug 1, 2022
Understanding atmospheric processes due to pollution as threats looms in the air

A new study by researchers at IIT Kanpur offers insights into air pollution in two cities across the Indo-Gangetic plains.

General, Science, Technology, Engineering, Health, Society, Deep-dive

Science has a new address in Bengaluru as Infosys Science Foundation opens its new office

Bengaluru | Jul 14, 2022
Science has a new address in Bengaluru as Infosys Science Foundation opens its new office

The Infosys Science Foundation has inaugurated its new office in South Bengaluru.

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Studying cognitive health in older adults: lessons from an ongoing all-India survey

Mumbai | Jul 1, 2022
Studying cognitive health in older adults: lessons from an ongoing all-India survey

Large pan-India studies show that exercise in adulthood and education in childhood is associated with better cognitive functioning in older adults

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The microscopic world of diatoms

Bengaluru | Jun 24, 2022
The microscopic world of diatoms

Diatoms provide a peek into our history, while also being a source of nutrition, energy and oxygen

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Dew Point Hike and Tuberculosis Spike

Chennai | Jun 22, 2022
Dew point Hike and Tuberculosis Spike

Researchers study how relative humidity, temperature and dew point temperature are related to spread of tuberculosis infections

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Rainwater harvesting ensures sustainable groundwater availability

Patancheru, Telangana | Jun 21, 2022
Rainwater harvesting ensures sustainable groundwater availability

Researchers study rainfall and soil-loss to find potential rain water harvesting zones in Indian semi-arid regions

General, Science, Engineering, Ecology, Society, Deep-dive

A novel bandage for better healing of wounds

Mumbai | Jun 20, 2022
A novel bandage for better healing of wounds

Researchers have developed a dermal patch with a blend of natural healing agents and polymers in bilayer structure for improved wound healing.

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A Portal to Indian Culture

Mumbai | Jun 13, 2022
A Portal to Indian Culture

A collaboration between the Ministry of Culture and IIT Bombay, the Indian Culture Portal is a treasure trove of Indian knowledge, art, culture and history, and a digital space like no other.

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