𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 #𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗿𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆! Unchecked urban growth, replacing natural landscapes with concrete, dramatically intensifies urban heat islands, making cities hotter. Read:

Friend or Foe! Breakthrough research Raman Research Institute reveals that quantum noise, believed to be a menace may sometimes bring benefits on its way. PMO India Principal Scientific Adviser, Govt. of India DSTIndia Dr Jitendra Singh Abhay Karandikar Tarun Souradeep Urbasi Sinha

𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 Research Matters! 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙡𝙮 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙄𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚 29 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙩! This week’s stories cover how #magneticfield lines reconnect to create fan-shaped #solar jets, the impact of #airpollution on #pregnancy, a new altermagnetic material with

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀? A recent study from #CNSIIsc - IISc Bangalore reveals that location-based rewards boost sensory attention, while choice-based rewards bias decisions, using different brain mechanisms. Read

Researchers have modeled the unique S-start motion of newborn yellow anacondas. This escape gait is a transient, non-planar movement used to evade threats. Their computational model revealed the #physics behind this complex motion, writes Dennis C J Read:

India is working to eliminate lymphatic #filariasis. New research compares different methods to find the best ways to detect the disease in areas where it's not common. Understanding these tools is key to proving the disease is gone. Read: researchmatters.in/news/fighting-… to deep-dive!

Coverage about our paper outlining our methodology: India's Birds Face Significant Declines, Highlighting Urgent Conservation Needs researchmatters.in/news/indias-bi…

New research from IIT Bhubaneswar reveals a surprising north-south divide in India's urban pollution patterns. Some northern cities appear cleaner than their surroundings due to external factors. This challenges our view of city-specific pollution. Read: researchmatters.in/news/indias-in… to

Greetings from Research Matters! Weekly Newsletter Issue 30 is out! This week’s stories cover how the #brain’s reward system shapes decisions, new #snake movement modeling, a plan to eliminate lymphatic #filariasis, the State of India's Birds's report showing declining #bird diversity, and

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 Farmers in drought-prone areas can save #groundwater using extended-range #weather forecasts, #satellite data, and a computer model. This approach helps manage limited water

India's fight against #snakebite needs a decentralised plan. National efforts are crucial, but regional diversity necessitates tailored, state-specific strategies for effective prevention and care. Read: researchmatters.in/news/india-nee… to deep-dive! #LadyHardingeMedicalCollege

A team at IISc Bangalore has developed an unsupervised machine learning system to detect under-deposit #corrosion using optical microscopy images. Their method identifies corrosion stages by analysing porosity and deposit thickness, achieving 73% accuracy without relying on

A global study shows that teaching river histories through diatoms helps students link past pollution to present solutions, boosting their action-oriented attitudes toward water quality. Read: researchmatters.in/news/how-teach… to deep-dive! #waterquality #environmentaleducation #diatoms

AI models like #RandomForest and #XGBoost achieved 76.6% accuracy in predicting #rainfall across major Indian cities, offering new insights into urban precipitation patterns. While #Hyderabad and #Mumbai see increases, #Delhi and #Kolkata face declines, with #Bangalore showing

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 Research Matters! 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝟑𝟏 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭! 𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑘: smart #irrigation cuts #water use, decentralized #snakebite action urged, #machinelearning detects corrosion, #diatoms teach #river #conservation, &