A symbiotic relationship with fungi gives lac insects their crimson hue, finds IISc study
Dried Lac Dye and clothes being dyed using Lac dye

The study from IISc found a previously unidentified yeast-like symbiont inside the lac insect Kerria lacca, which gives the insect its distinctive red colour and, may also provide other nutrients in return for shelter.

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IIT Bombay’s Laser Trick Makes 3D Metal Printing Faster and Stronger

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Laser Additive Manufacturing at Machine Tools Lab, IIT Bombay

Here’s how IIT Bombay’s Laser Remelting technique is fixing weak spots without slowing down production

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A microscopic understanding of materials can widen the scope of their applications

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A microscopic understanding of materials can widen the scope of their applications

Researchers study the relationship between geometry and isotropy to enhance 3D printing.

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Improving 3D printing by better understanding heat

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Improving 3D printing by better understanding heat

Researchers from IIT Bombay and Pennsylvania State University, USA, propose improvements to refine 3D printing using heat. The proposed model can provide accurate processing scenarios for different alloys without trial and error.

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