IIT Bombay

Speeding Up Computing By Introducing Defects In Solids

Researchers probe the effects of defects in solids to improve the speed of electronic devices

Many of the solid materials used in electronic devices (such as semiconductor devices usually mad...

How Do Taro Leaves Repel Water?

Researchers study the structure of taro leaves to make water-repellent material

The leaves of taro plants are a familiar ingredient in many regional delicacies across India. Featuring in dish...

Tracing the origins of Parkinson’s disease

Researchers uncover the  molecular events that lead up to the  formation  of protein clusters commonly  seen in Parkinson's disease

What influences coronaviruses’ survival on different surfaces?

Researchers find how temperature, humidity and properties of different surfaces influence the evaporation rates of respiratory droplets infected with COVID-19.

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemi...

A hardware neuron to help ‘brain-like’ computers solve difficult problems

Researchers develop a powerful stochastic neuron, like those in our brain, using random access memory to aid breakthroughs in artificial intelligence

In 2013, Amazon, the world’s biggest onli...

Machine learning helps monitor crop growth

Researchers use radar data from satellites to estimate parameters that determine the growth of soy and wheat.

The eyes of satellites see what we cannot. Google Street View, for example, takes...

Black hole shadows could throw light on dark matter

Researchers investigate the effects of dark matter particles on the growth of black hole shadows

Black holes have caught the attention of physicists over the years, being the best natural lab...

Mini-fuel Engines Could Replace Batteries in the Future

Researchers design a compact and efficient micro-combustor that powers small electronics

Scientists around the world have been actively looking for eco-friendly alternatives to conventional c...