Bamboo has been used in construction for millennia, yet colonisation and industrialisation have resulted in the replacement of this natural resource by technologies such as steel, concrete, and masonry. This change became more entrenched in the twentieth century with the development of construction codes as means to ensure structures were safe, since none were written for bamboo. Now University of …

Imagine Himalayan pine cones being converted into a high-carbon material capable of replacing coal-based carbon in industrial processes. This low-cost, eco-friendly innovation could help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower industrial carbon emissions while producing styrene, a key chemical used in plastics, synthetic rubber, and resins. That’s exactly what Dr. Itika Kainthla, Assistant Professor of Physics at Solan-based Shoolini …

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, researchers have used extracts from medicinal plants to produce potent antibacterial agents that are environmentally safe and effective. The research addresses the problem of antimicrobial resistance. The overuse of traditional antibiotics has resulted in the rise of “superbugs” that have become resistant to these treatments. All around the world, scientists are seeking alternative methods …

A recent study conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, has provided a scientific affirmation of the reliability and statistical integrity of Random Number Generators (RNGs) employed in online card games. The study used the ‘Dieharder’ statistical test suite, a globally recognized benchmark for evaluating RNG quality, to evaluate thousands of card distribution sequences drawn from historical gameplay logs. Researchers rigorously …

In a pioneering study published in Hydrological Processes, researchers led by IIT Roorkee have, for the first time, conducted a full-scale isotopic analysis of the Ganga River from its Himalayan origin to its deltaic end, including its major tributaries. The study offers a paradigm shift in understanding how the Ganga is sustained during the hot and dry summer months. The …

This research has the potential to make a transformative impact on both society and the environment by offering a practical solution to two major problems – plastic pollution & agricultural waste disposal  Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Researchers have developed an agriculture waste-based packaging material, which can be a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic foams used in packaging. The …