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Altermagnetic CrSb: A Dual-Nature Conductor for Future Electronics

In our science classes at school, we learnt about the types of semiconductors as either n-type (electron-dominant) or p-type (hole-dominant), a fundamental property that dictates how they conduct elec...

Jul 11, 2025 ಓದಿ →

Study Reveals Air Pollution's Adverse Impact on Newborn Health in India

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Study Reveals Air Pollution's Adverse Impact on Newborn Health in India

India, a nation grappling with rapid urbanisation and industrial growth, faces a formidable challenge with air pollution. In 2023, it ranked as the third most polluted country globally, a stark remind...

Jul 10, 2025 ಓದಿ →

Magnetic Breaking and Reconnection cause the familiar fan-shaped Solar Jets

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Magnetic Breaking and Reconnection cause the familiar fan-shaped Solar Jets

Our Sun, despite appearing warm and calm from Earth, is a giant ball of fiery gas that constantly churns and releases incredible bursts of energy. Sometimes, these bursts manifest as spectacular solar...

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ನೀವು ಎಂದಾದರೂ ಭೂಪಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಕರಾವಳಿ ರೇಖೆಯನ್ನು ನೋಡಿದಾಗ, ಅದರ ಆಕಾರ ಎಷ್ಟೆಲ್ಲಾ ಬಾಗಿದ�...

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A new member of India's frog diversity with green blood and turquoise bones

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A new member of India's frog diversity with green blood and turquoise bones

Image: Gracixalus patkaiensis (Top). Gracixalus medogensis (Bottom). Image Credit: S D Biju, https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5659.4.3 Earth's biodiversity hotspots are places teeming wit...

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Study of India's Mangroves Facing Climate Change Reveals Stark East-West Divide

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Study of India's Mangroves Facing Climate Change Reveals Stark East-West Divide

Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that thrive in coastal zones, acting as natural barriers against adverse events such as tsunamis. India has a significant mangrove cover, totalling 4,992 s...

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Researchers study how electrons move in DNA strands for electronic applications

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Researchers study how electrons move in DNA strands for electronic applications

In a world constantly pushing the boundaries of technology, the quest for smaller, more efficient electronic devices is relentless. The smartphones in your pockets, the laptops on your desks, or even ...

Jul 04, 2025 ಓದಿ →

Researchers identify ideal monitoring locations for improved monsoon forecasts

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Researchers identify ideal monitoring locations for improved monsoon forecasts

The Indian summer monsoon, which lasts from the end of May to September, is a massive weather system that accounts for approximately 70% of India's annual rainfall, making it crucial for the country's...

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Can Mass Screenings Be the Key to Eradicating TB?

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Can Mass Screenings Be the Key to Eradicating TB?

Tuberculosis (TB) has plagued humanity for centuries, known by various names, from the phthisis of ancient Greece to the consumption of 1800s Europe. India has been particularly vulnerable to the dise...

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