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 …

Given its cost-effective and eco-friendly nature, the developed composite has potential applications in automobiles, furniture, electronics, and packaging industries Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Researchers have developed an eco-friendly composite material made of ‘Bambusa tulda’, a fast-growing bamboo species in Northeast India, combined with biodegradable polymers. Due to its properties such as, high strength, thermal stability, low moisture absorption and cost …

New whole-genome research uncovers ancient genetic structure, Denisovan legacies, and human resilience in Earth’s harshest environments. A new genomic study reveals how human populations adapted, survived, and diversified in the Himalayas, one of the most extreme and challenging environments on Earth. The research, a collaboration between the University of Birmingham and international partners from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, …

Raising a child with developmental disabilities presents unique and often lifelong challenges. From teaching basic self-care to managing behavioural and sensory difficulties, parents face different situations that others may never experience. This results in deep emotional exhaustion and physical symptoms such as headaches, ulcers, chronic pain, and fatigue, particularly among mothers, who often handle major part of caregiving responsibilities. Over …