Getting to know the brain
Researchers around the world are collaborating in an effort to understand the human brain in unprecedented detail.
An alternative way to make ammonia
A new method to make ammonia from wastewater addresses pollution and chemical production.
Oil's well that ends well
Used cooking oil is a renewable starting material for polymers.
The brain project
The brain research project we report on hopes to contribute to the global effort to understand the human brain.
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To catch 'em young
Researchers and start-ups are turning to microRNAs for early detection of critical illnesses.
A bridge too far out
Sikkim's bamboo and cane footbridges, engineered with indigenous ingenuity, are a sturdy alternative to carbon-heavy structures.
Wading into the gene pool
An ongoing study of India's genetic landscape will help researchers understand disease better.
A new leaf
Sustainable substrates in electronics may be the answer to the mounting problem of e-waste.
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Mars mission... to Ladakh
Mars is a prime candidate in the search for extraterrestrial life. Ladakh helps in the quest.
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Blood, sweat and cures
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