India science wire

Scientists at the Mumbai-based Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) used gold nanoparticles and, by rearranging size and gaps between them, developed a new material which has unique properties like the capacity to absorb light and carbon dioxide.

"Sirkar belonged to that group of scientists who may not have made discoveries or inventions but influenced the development of science in India by training a number of students."

With the potential to help hospitals and clinics detect antibiotic-resistant pathogens, this development could be revolutionary for India’s public health sector! #Innovation #IIT #Health

This research will help cultivate this critically-endangered species at home, protecting it from being indiscriminately harvested from forests!

The researchers used chitosan obtained from seafood waste source, and two other easily available sustainable chemicals

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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.