Science

A recent study by the students of IIT-R has identified a new enzyme from yak cheese which has the potential of enhancing the micronutrient value of a vegetarian diet.

With over 9,175 cases of Chikungunya recorded in India, the virus has no cure or anti-viral vaccinations. This might change as this scientific breakthrough will bring about a needed cure for the virus in the future.

A new course has been introduced in IIT Kharagpur that will go into the depths of ancient Indian knowledge in science and technology.

Indian scientists have investigated the gut of earthworms to get an insight into why they are so efficient in helping decomposition. They have found that the gut of earthworms provides an ideal environment for a variety of cellulose-degrading bacteria cause of which they are able to convert organic waste.

With over 60 million adults in India suffering from diabetes, this thread like implant in pancreas will put an end to diabetic medication in the future.

Supplementing soil with dried leaves of nitrogen-rich trees such as shisham, amaltas and neem can increase the content of soil microbial biomass and grain yield of rice.

There have been other methods of extraction but there have always been shortcomings. This new method will extract the oil more efficiently with little to no shortcomings.

The Doreen Margaret Mashler Award is presented for top research and this year, two women take home the prize for their amazing research,

The March For Science was held last year protesting for the importance of science. With no changes seen, people aren't going to back down anytime soon.

For the researchers, these citizens are a pool of resources that have their eyes and ears everywhere. They can ensure that a lot of data is gathered from various locations in one particular time frame.