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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Bengaluru

Researchers studied how these highly arboreal (tree-dwelling) primates, who are under pressure from human activity, actually use the space around them.

Bengaluru

New research addressed the Tungsten Diselenide clumping problem by introducing a polymer, Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone (PVP), into the mix.

Bhopal

Researchers create a cleaner and greener bio-based proton exchange membrane for fuel cells made of plant and animal materials.

Mumbai

A data-driven approach to study the mechanisms underlying altered reward processing in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.

Pune

A new study identifies a unique signature for detecting magnetic black holes and places a strict upper limit on their number.

Andhra Pradesh

Researchers set out to create a detailed map of the land in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh to determine where land degradation occurred and how severe it was in different areas.

Dr. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, one of the architects of the modern Indian space program and a stalwart of Indian science, passed away on 24 April 2025 at the age of 84.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his tributes on X: "Two days ago, we lost the country’s great scientist, Dr. K. Kasturirangan ji. His contribution in lending newer heights to science, education, and India’s Space Program shall always be remembered. ISRO attained a new identity under his leadership."

Kolkata

Researchers developed computer simulations of the Sun's magnetic engine, known as the solar dynamo, to probe its long-term patterns.

Vellore

Researchers have developed a mathematical tool to model the complex interactions between a power-law nanofluid and a thin, moving needle.

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