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 …

Punjab faces a challenge of reducing its reliance on fossil fuels and meeting increasing energy demands. By the fiscal year 2036, Punjab’s electricity demand will reach a staggering 1,26,347 million units (MU). A study by Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) titled, ‘Punjab Roadmap 2036: Clean Energy Transition’ analyzing the projected energy requirements of the state, says …

By analyzing water samples across all four seasons of Dhansiri, a major River in the North East, the study offers a detailed understanding of seasonal variations influenced by various anthropogenic activities as well as climatic variables.  This study concentrates on a largely neglected river system in North East India and addresses a significant research gap by emphasising a lesser-known, yet …

Nagaland University PhD Scholar Dipankar Hazarika has won the support of the Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi for his Research on Battery Technologies. This innovation could play a critical role in enabling flexible, wearable, and sustainable electronic devices and support India’s goal for clean and safe energy storage technologies. Working under the supervision of Dr. Nurul Alam Choudhury, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, …