New polymeric material developed for controlled release of two different drugs
By repelling water, the material is able to control the rate of infiltration of water molecules, allowing the release of the drug in a sustained …
Bibha Chowdhuri – celebrating a forgotten life in physics
Despite working with some of the leading lights of the physics fraternity in India and abroad, Chowdhuri remains an unsung hero of Indian science.
Scientists look to mathematics to make cancer treatment more effective
The model-based treatment protocols will be based on accurate calculations, thus avoiding the preventable and uncomfortable side-effects of …
13.5 billion-year-old star discovered by scientists
The star is around 9 billion years older than the sun and was immediately formed after the Big Bang
Experiments in rats show some bad memories can be forgotten
Indian scientists found that exaggerated response and difficulty to get rid of bad memories could depend on whether the bad memory was formed …
Better lithium-ion batteries on the cards
IIT Hyderabad scientists developed a set of new electrodes that promise to help produce lithium ion batteries with higher energy densities
Cutting down on rock salt, fluoride toothpastes can help tackle anaemia: study
After six months of dietary intervention, 45% of students became non-anaemic due to both dietary modification and fluoride restriction, shows a study
Researchers identify protein's function to help treat inflammatory diseases
Researchers identified immune-modulatory function of a protein that could potentially help in treating sepsis and other inflammatory diseases
Making rubber recycling eco-friendly
Scientists at Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi identified bacteria involved in breaking down natural rubber in order to make it …
Scientists study 65 million-year-old oyster shells to predict rainfall trends
Since shell composition varies with ambient temperature and moisture, scientists use these as parameters to map future weather changes and …
European-origin pathogen poses big threat to potato crop in India
Scientists at West Bengal State University have found 19 unique and highly aggressive variants of Phytophthora infestans, a microorganism that …
Did scientists just discover the largest organ of your body?
Interstitium—fluid-filled spaces within and between tissues all over our body spaces—could be bigger than skin
Develop simplest methods to communicate science to the unreached: experts
They also call for setting up Science Centres in remote areas to communicate the basic concepts of science to the rural population
A pest gene can help fight pesticide contamination in environment: study
A group of reseachers from Pune have isolated an enzyme from a pest which can be clean up pesticide residues from food and environment
Indian scientists develop mechanism to rejuvenate aged stem cells
With the new mechanism, it might be possible to rejuvenate aged stem cells and thereby expand donor pool
Scientists identify bacterium that could be source of antibiotics
Preliminary studies have indicated that the bacterium could be used to produce antibiotics for several diseases including malaria
Gold nano particles can detect lead in wastewater
Gold changes colour in the presence of metal particles such as lead because of their optical properties
Earthquake alert system in Uttarakhand to be expanded
100 new sensors along with the existing 84 spread over 200 kilometres will cover the gap area and help monitor the seismic activity
Scientists develop natural material for faster blood clotting
The biomaterial with enhanced blood clotting efficiency can treat injuries in people with impaired blood clotting capacity
Seven defining scientific contributions that impact every Indian
In the past seven decades, India has built satellites, sent probes to the moon and Mars, established nuclear power stations, among many other …
New antibiotic delivery system could improve cancer treatment
The strategy, according to researchers, may specifically be useful in treating infected cancer cells where conventional antibacterial agents …
In caste-ridden India, genetic isolation may be harmful to health
Occurrence of genetic diseases could be due to genetic isolation caused by endogamous marriages over generations
Liver fibrosis can be detected through blood test: new study
It will make diagnosis easier to perform, non-invasive, and less prone to sampling errors, researchers say
India’s hot springs harbour solution to oil spills
As natural extreme environments with water at very high temperature, hot springs are of special interest to scientists and those engaged in …
Hidden wonders of India
For the first time, a book comprehensively collates all scientific streams about the natural history of the Indian subcontinent. Down To Earth …