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India’s ‘wastelands’ are actually wildlife havens for large mammals, new study finds | Research Matters Researchers have discovered that semi-arid regions often dismissed as unproductive wastelands actually support thriving populations of threatened species like wolves, hyenas, and sloth bears through a...

The Himalayas are more than just mountains; they are home to a complex magmatic network. Using 3D computer modeling, scientists have identified a significant zone of liquid melt and water that drives geothermal buoyancy.

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New study finds Himalayan hot springs linked by an underground magma highway | Research Matters Researchers use 3D imaging to reveal a deep-seated magmatic link between the Puga and Chumathang hot springs, unlocking potential for massive renewable energy and green hydrogen production.

The Himalayas are more than just mountains; they are home to a complex magmatic network. Using 3D computer modeling, scientists have identified a significant zone of liquid melt and water that drives geothermal buoyancy.

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New fossilised 'Water Chestnut' species discovery reveals ancient Himalayan environment | Research Matters New Fossil Species Found 6 Metres Under Nepal Reveals a Cooler, Wetter Past The 50,000-Year-Old Nut: New Plant Species Discovered in Kathmandu Basin

Researchers from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Paleosciences, India, have identified a new species: 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴. Found in Kathmandu, this fossilized chestnut dates back 53,000 years, when the region was a safe zone for plants.

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Accurate shrinkage prediction for kiln-heated 3D-printed parts | Research Matters Researchers have developed advanced mathematical models and hybrid machine learning tools that accurately predict how 3D-printed ceramic and metal parts shrink and warp during high-temperature heat tr...

@iitbombay.bsky.social latest research, published in Acta Materialia and Journal of Manufacturing Process, offers a roadmap for the future of 3D-printed ceramics and metals. Science that saves time, money, and material.

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Hidden in the grass: Researchers discover three new species of ‘musical’ katydids in Kashmir | Research Matters Three new species of meadow katydids or long-horned grasshoppers were discovered hiding in the meadows of Kashmir, apart from providing new records of already recorded katydids in the region.

Hidden in the Himalayas!
A team from @amu-aligarh.bsky.social found three new grasshopper species previously unknown to science in J&K. The study is published in Zootaxa.

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Nanoparticle Microfibre, Rajasthan's Desertification, Firefly Signalling, Smart Farming, Satellite Forecast and more... Weekly Newsletter | Issue #40 - 01 Oct, 2025

#Issue40 of our weekly newsletter is out! Subscribe for #S&T updates from #India. This week, Nanoparticle Microfibre, Rajasthan's Desertification, Firefly Signalling, Smart Farming, Satellite Forecast and more... open.substack.com/pub/research...

LIVE: India launches earth observation satellite built with NASA YouTube video by Reuters

LIVE: India launches earth observation satellite built with NASA youtube.com/live/MpNYTjC...

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River Floods, IoT Farming, Multicellular Evolution, Thermal Batteries, Sarus Cranes and more... Weekly Newsletter | Issue #26 - 25 June, 2025

Weekly Newsletter #Issue26 is out!
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An interesting story on imprinting information from classical laser onto entangled photons, and other fascinating stories.
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Happy #BiodiversityDay. Check out our infographic to learn more about the biodiversity in India and some #newspecies of 2025.
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Surprisingly, regions in India with a history of wild temperature swings are better at handling current heatwaves and water stress, according to this study.
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Micro and Nano plastics are one of the greatest threats to biodiversity on Earth.
How does #plastic degrade into micro and nanoplastics though. This new study shed some light on the topic.
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A Hypernucleus is just like a normal atomic nucleus, except, in addition to the protons and neutrons, it also has an exotic particle called a hyperon.
Read to know more about the new antihyperhelium-4 observation at the #LHC
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World migratory day poster, with pictures of 7 migratory birds from India.

This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, learn about some of the avian visitors to #India. The country is home to more than 150 species of migrating birds, coming from all over the world. Let's pledge to always protect their homes, for all our sakes.
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#NewResearch In this episode of CSI Wildlife....!!
A DNA-based method to identify predators from the carcass they leave behind.
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All your #Science and #Research News and Events from #India in one place. Check the latest issue 18 of our newsletter - Research Beat
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Rotary friction welding, AMR in Prayagraj, Extreme rain prediction, Sun's long-term patterns and more... Weekly Newsletter | Issue #18 - 30 April, 2025

Your weekly dose of #Science from #India is here!
ResearchMatters Newsletter issue #18 is out.

Check out our poster Dr K Kasturirangan's work and achievements, and other research-stories. It also has all the science news and events from India.
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Air tested from random sites, like traffic junctions, wastewater treatment plant and religious sites all showed some level of antimicrobial resistant bacteria. India is also notorious for antibiotics usage without prescriptions.
#India is creating breeding grounds for more evolved #AMR bacteria

The new deep learning model is very good at predicting extreme rain events which causes floods and landslides. The method is very useful of predicting extremes during the Indian Monsoon. Read the story to know more.
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#ResearchBeat, our weekly newsletter, issue #17 is out. All your science and research news from India in one place.
This week, a new lotus leaf-like desalinator, Marine turtles of India, a pulsar with a wierd clock and more.
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The Arribada or mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtles in Rushikulya, Odisha is one of the largest gathering of wildlife anywhere on earth.
Read more about this fascinating species of turtle and its cousins in a decade long study on Marine Turtles of India.
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Much like a lotus leaf repelling water, the new DSLIG structure repels water topping the formation of salt crystals, making the evaporator more efficient.
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Very interesting stories about what scientists think about bias in hiring and a velvet worm rediscovered 111 years after it was thought to be extinct. Also a comic about the Dire wolf controversy. Check out our weekly newsletter!
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Velvet worms are called ‘living fossils’ as their body plan has remained essentially unchanged for millions of years, predating even the dinosaurs.
Re-discovery of a Himalayan velvet worm thought to be extinct for 111 years. Better than nonsensical claims of "de-extinction". #Direwolf
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No, Collosal Biosciences did not "De-extinct" the dire wolf, nor did they do something new. Genetically modified species have existed in the past (even one illegal human trial).
Check out this lighthearted take on the controversy by @researchmatters-gl.bsky.social
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Perovskites with a molecular shield made of ligands last longer, shows study A chemical treatment using DSH prevents light-induced degradation in mixed halide perovskites, paving the way for more stable solar cells and LEDs.

New #research from IIT Kharagpur and others has tackled the issue of phase segregation in Mixed Halide Perovskites (MHPs), which causes its performance to degrade over time utilizing 1-dodecanethiol. 🧪
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