A unique material, chromium antimonide (CrSb), defies conventional rules by conducting electricity like two different materials in one, dominated by electrons in one direction and holes in another, a phenomenon called DDCP.

Society

New Delhi
11 Jul 2025

New study reveals a strong link between air pollution during pregnancy and higher risks of low birth weight and preterm birth across India, especially in the northern regions.

New Delhi
30 May 2025

The revision is not due to a physical change in India's landmass but rather a result of modern measurement methodologies and technologies.

New Delhi
3 Jul 2025

A new study suggests that widespread, regular chest X-rays, powered by AI, could significantly reduce tuberculosis cases and deaths in India.

Bengaluru
27 Jun 2025

A comprehensive study from 26 major sewage treatment plants has identified 11 sites in Bengaluru that could act as bellwether sites for wastewater surveillance of COVID19 virus

Mohali
26 Jun 2025

The new filter is made of Polylactic Acid and Bismuth Ferrite uses piezo-photocatalysis, which combines the principles of piezocatalysis and photocatalysis to enhance the degradation of pollutants and other chemical transformations. 

Mumbai
23 Jun 2025

Scientists at IIT Bombay (IITB) are applying chemistry to trap summer sun for freezing winters. Read the story to know more.

Bengaluru
13 Jun 2025

Researchers at IISc conducted a case study of the Koramangala Challaghatta (K&C) Valley project in Karnataka to show how mixing in traditional practices can improve water conservation.

Mumbai
7 Jun 2025

New research reveals India's shifting climate change risks and resilience, offering a novel framework for other developing nations.

Pune
27 May 2025

Today, I complete 15 years as a faculty member at IISER-Pune. I have attempted to put together a list of some lessons (based on my previous writings) that I have learnt so far.

New Delhi
23 May 2025

Researchers studied the Kodava people's genetic code and found three genetically distinct ancient subgroups in their timeline.