An Efficient Way to Measure Evaporation
08 Feb 2021 under Focus
New device can quickly measure rates of evaporation in any given area An IISc team has developed a new device that could measure the rate of evaporation of a local area within a couple of minutes. The device is a more efficient and inexpensive way to measure evaporation when compared with existing methods. “Our method […]
On a Cosmic Trail
01 Nov 2020 under Features
Nirupam Roy’s lab observes the cosmos through radio telescopes Nirupam Roy’s foray into the field of astrophysics happened by chance. During his BE days, he came across a tender notice from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in the local newspaper. He wrote a letter, addressing it to the head of the Department of […]
Promising Alternative to Lifelong HIV Treatment Regime
01 Oct 2020 under Highlights
AIDS is a chronic, life-threatening condition caused by HIV, which is known for its ability to evade the host’s immune system effectively. There is no known cure or vaccine. A lifelong treatment with antiretroviral therapy (ART) is usually necessary in the event of the infection being reignited. However, a study done in macaques found that […]
Tug-of-war Between Two Enzymes Drives Spindle Forces in Cell Division
01 Sep 2020 under Highlights
When eukaryotic cells divide, thread-like structures called spindle fibres help pull a copy of the replicated chromosomes into each daughter cell. The forces responsible for this pulling should be generated at the right time to ensure error-free cell division. In animal cells, a protein called NuMA plays an integral role in this process. One of […]
Space Bricks for Lunar Habitation
01 Sep 2020 under Focus
Using bacteria and guar gum, researchers at IISc and ISRO have developed a sustainable process to build durable brick-like structures In what could be a significant step forward in space exploration, a team of researchers from IISc and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed a sustainable process for making brick-like structures on the […]