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There's magic in these mushrooms

There's magic in these mushrooms

Mushrooms are not merely adding umami flavours to food. Fungi are the answer to fashion, construction, computing solutions — and more.
No longer cast in cement

No longer cast in cement

Researchers in India and elsewhere are buiding a better world by harnessing new forms of eco-friendly cement.
Out of the box

Out of the box

Technology is helping researchers deal with microplastics.
Degrading microplastics with bacterial cocktails

Degrading microplastics with bacterial cocktails

Scientists are formulating bacterial consortia, searching for new sources of enzymes and engineering bacteria and protein to degrade plastic.
Closer to a cure

Closer to a cure

The potential of cell and gene therapeutics to provide lasting solutions to incurable diseases is attracting a growing number of Indian scientists.
The bee-tech biz is abuzz

The bee-tech biz is abuzz

A swarm of young beekeepers are developing affordable technology to maximise hive production, modernise a traditional livelihood, and advance conservation.
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