Two new studies from the Indian Institute of Bombay (IIT Bombay), Mumbai, show the importance of defects in the arrangement of atoms in a crystal, called dislocations, in shaping the physical properties of metallic alloys.
Researchers study rainfall and soil-loss to find potential rain water harvesting zones in Indian semi-arid regions
Researchers have developed a dermal patch with a blend of natural healing agents and polymers in bilayer structure for improved wound healing.
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.
A research team records the distribution of pollen fossils of Crotonoideae species from different regions in India.
Dinesh C. Sharma’s ‘Indian Innovation - 100 ideas that transformed India’ is an inspiring book documenting all key innovations post-independence in India.
University students who experience physical pain perform worse on tasks and have lower moods than those without pain.
Review of evidence shows that rheumatoid arthritis and COVID-19 affect the human body through similar chemical mechanisms.
Not more than two decades ago, I played with snails on rainy days and would see them crawling abundantly on plants. My friends and I would collect them in glass bottles, treating them as pets.
It appears that snails have almost vanished from our gardens. Lush green landscapes and trees have dwindled to become a few patches of green separated by tall buildings in between.
Researchers improve the efficiency of face shields by coating them with a hydrophobic layer.
On Women's Day, Dr Alakananda Batni highlights some of the challenges and way forward for women in science, in India.