Searching for bangs from cosmic whispers
Researchers  look  for  high-energy  light  from  gravitational-wave  candidates  in LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Observation Runs with India’s AstroSat-CZTI

PCOS Likely To Compromise Attention-Based Tasks In Affected Women

Hints A Study Task-based tests reveal that PCOS impacts women’s focused and divided attention, decreasing speed of response by about 56% and accuracy by about 10%

Study sheds light on how micro and nano plastics form
A study by a team at IIT Bombay and their collaborators reveals how the majority of commercial use plastic degrades into micro and nano plastic particles

Lotus leaf-like solar evaporators for saltwater treatment
A new hydrophobic graphene based material developed by IITB scientists could support efforts to address fresh water crisis

The hitchhiking DNA: How a tiny circular piece of DNA tricks the yeast for survival

For generations, a tiny piece of DNA has mastered the art of inheritance by hijacking the yeast cell’s division machinery, despite providing no known benefit to its host, the yeast.

Magnetic Field Regulates Blood Flow in Partially Blocked Arteries
A theoretical study demonstrates magnetic force lowers blood pressure fluctuations and stabilises flow, setting the stage for advanced cardiovascular therapies.

A novel IIT Bombay “paddle-wheels” sensor to detect heavy metals in water

The low-cost sensor made of a copper-based metal-organic framework performs as well as DNA based sensor, the gold standard for water quality sensors.

Study suggests strategies to extract truth from unwilling senders
Offering limited options to choose from for a multiple choice setting recovers more accurate and truthful information than presenting the complete range of options, reveals IIT Bombay study.

Coastal Vegetation to mitigate Tsunami and Coastal Flood Impacts

A sustainable and resilient method to reduce wave forces and debris impact during extreme tsunami and coastal flood events

Cobalt-based catalysts and more: reducing carbon emissions in steel industry

Combining hydrogen-based processes with advanced catalysts and renewable energy paves the way for developing economically and industrially viable solutions to decarbonise the steel industry