New research reveals that a unique Indian skink species arrived on the subcontinent by rafting across the ocean from Southeast Asia millions of years ago, a journey made possible by fluctuating sea levels.

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USA

Researchers have developed a 'smart' way to sort and organise waste more accurately and efficiently using Random Forest and Cat Swarm Optimization algorithms.

Hyderabad

Scientists have developed a novel nickel and cobalt catalyst that is extremely efficient at converting carbon dioxide into methane.

Chennai

Researchers have used genetic tools to investigate how specific nerve cells in the brain respond after a spinal cord injury.

Chennai

A new study has examined this vast lignite deposit more closely, not only for its energy potential but also to learn about the mine’s distant past.

Chennai

IIT Madras researchers have developed a new tool to accurately model the beam-column joints in buildings accurately and predict when they might fail.

Mumbai

Researchers from BARC have developed a unique solution to piling Uranium mill tailings: converting them into a geopolymer block for construction.

Bengaluru

A new study brings attention to a different type of glacier - Rock glaciers, which are landforms composed of rocks and ice, and their importance.

Mumbai

An international collaboration looks at the role of the subsurface ocean, especially a depth referred to as 26 °C isothermal depth, in the birth of tropical cyclones.

Bengaluru

A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has created a cutting-edge photodetector that could greatly enhance high-speed optical communication.

Vellore

Researchers are exploring the Hamilton circuit algorithm to find the most efficient route for public transportation buses for congestion-free travel.

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