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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Amartya Mukhopadhyay: Pioneering Sodium-Ion Battery Technology for a Sustainable Future

Mumbai
Winners of Tata Transformation Prize.

Prof. Amartya Mukhopadhyay won the Tata Transformation Prize 2024 in December for his work.

General, Science, Technology, Engineering, Deep-dive, Featured

Super-emitters on the road- A need for a comprehensive review of vehicular regulations

Mumbai
Few identified super-emitters from the study. Credit: Authors of the study

Researchers from IIT Bombay study heavy polluters on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and suggest the need for stringent policies to restrict vehicular pollution.

General, Science, Health, Society, Deep-dive

Engineers Develop Novel Design to Improve Safety and Efficiency of Battery Packs

Mumbai
Batteries - Representative Image.

The new method removes heat from batteries more efficiently, while also reducing the overall weight of battery packs.

General, Technology, Engineering, Deep-dive

Not just us, animals too face the brunt of noisy vehicles

Jaipur
Noisy vehicles cause distress to animals. [picture credits leopard and safari vehicle via Wikimedia Commons]

A study finds that electric vehicles are less intrusive to animals during safaris.

General, Science, Ecology, Society, Deep-dive

Prof Amartya Mukhopadhyay awarded with the Swarnajayanti Fellowship - 2021 for his contribution to next-generation rechargeable batteries

Mumbai
Prof Amartya Mukhopadhyay awarded with the Swarnajayanti Fellowship - 2021 for his contribution to next-generation rechargeable batteries

Prof Amartya Mukhopadhyay receives the prestigious Swarnajayanti Fellowship for 2021

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