The rain-soaked pine forests of the East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya have revealed a new edible mushroom species. Named Lactifluus khasianus, this fungus has long been known to...
Recent discoveries have revealed a new class of cosmic events far more powerful than gamma-ray bursts (GRBs). Known as extreme nuclear transients (ENTs), these phenomena occur when massive...
The discovery of a new deep-sea coral species named Iridogorgia chewbacca has captured the attention of both scientists and popular culture enthusiasts. Found in the tropical western Pacific...
Recent developments in India’s biofuel sector have brought into light the potential of isobutanol as an alternative blending agent with diesel. Following unsuccessful attempts to blend ethanol with...
India has taken step towards clean energy by notifying the National Policy on Geothermal Energy in 2025. This policy aims to tap into the country’s largely unexplored geothermal...
Recent advances have brought ion chromatography out of expensive laboratories and into the field. Scientists at the University of Tasmania have developed a portable ion chromatograph named Aquamonitrix....
The discovery of a new freshwater fish species in Manipur marks addition to the region’s rich biodiversity. Named *Garra nambashiensis*, this species was found in the Taretlok River,...
Sarcoidosis remains a complex inflammatory disease affecting multiple organs. Recent research marks its variable course and the critical role of early diagnosis. This knowledge base page summarises key...
Recent research at the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden & Research Institute (JNTBGRI), Kerala, has led to the development of a novel wound-healing pad. This innovation uses nanotechnology...
NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance has discovered the strongest signs yet that life might have existed on Mars. In 2024, the rover analysed a rock named Cheyava Falls and...
