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Nature’s Invisibility Cloak: The rare green emerald moth that vanishes in a Lichen background.

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Researchers observe a rare emerald moth camouflaging itself with forest lichen | Research Matters
Researchers in India have documented a rare emerald moth perfectly mimicking the texture and colour of tree lichen to hide from predators, expanding our understanding of how insects use their environm...
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April 13, 2026 at 3:44 AM
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A tiny frog species - Ingerana occidensi, discovered in Eastern India

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New 'western trickle frog' discovered from the Garo and Khasi hills in Meghalaya | Research Matters
A researcher has discovered a new species of frog in the canopy-covered streams of northeastern India. Researcher R. S. Naveen from Australia's Griffith University officially identified the western tr...
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June 13, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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The innovative bio-sensor from BRIC-RGCB that tracks cancer’s survival secrets

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Cancer cells can use oxygen starvation to outsmart death, shows new study | Research Matters
Scientists have discovered that stressed cancer cells can pause their rapid growth and use a biological recycling trick to stay alive, challenging long-held beliefs about how aggressive cancers behave...
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March 24, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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Indopotamon alipurduarense - The new grey and orange beauty hidden in Alipurduar’s mud

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New species of freshwater crab found buried deep under West Bengal’s rice paddy fields | Research Matters
A new species of freshwater crab discovered beneath the agricultural fields of West Bengal, named Indopotamon alipurduarense
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May 5, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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New moss species Indopottia himalayensis discovered in Uttarakhand

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New moss species discovered in Uttarakhand mountains bridges ancient biological gap | Research Matters
Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India have discovered a new species of moss from the misty, high-altitude forests of the Western Himalayas.
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June 1, 2026 at 5:12 AM
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ISRO’s new milestone: Space farming and Recycled rockets

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ISRO successfully grows black-eyed pea plants in space aboard a recycled rocket stage | Research Matters
India's first orbital plant experiment has successfully germinated seeds in microgravity, proving the viability of autonomous cosmic greenhouses.
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June 6, 2026 at 4:55 AM
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3D-printed silk implants successfully regrow healthy knee cartilage in rats - Research from IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur

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3D-printed silk implant successfully regrows knee cartilage in rats | Research Matters
Researchers have successfully regenerated healthy knee cartilage in an osteoarthritic joint using a 3D-printed silk implant laced with a targeted drug, offering hope for a permanent cure to the debili...
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June 9, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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Plastic-Chugging Algae - The scientific discovery from Rajakilpakkam Lake in Chennai

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Researchers discover freshwater algae that can 'eat' plastic waste | Research Matters
A newly identified strain of microalgae found in an Indian lake can safely break down tough household plastics, offering a natural and toxin-free way to tackle global pollution.
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May 5, 2026 at 3:26 AM
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ATREE researchers uncover two micro-mollusc species in Northeast India.

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Two New Species of Cave-Dwelling Micro Snails Uncovered in Meghalaya | Research Matters
ATREE researchers have discovered two new species of tiny cave-dwelling micro-snails inside Meghalaya's limestone cave systems, warning of tourism threats
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June 20, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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Green manufacturing from @iitbombay.bsky.social - wild grass to biodegradable composites

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IIT Bombay researchers achieve cost reduction while developing mechanically superior and sustainable plastics | Research Matters
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have developed a host of novel, eco-friendly materials by combining everyday plastics with strong and biodegradable materials, like wild grasse...
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July 7, 2026 at 5:09 AM
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Beyond the metro: The cost of excluding India’s vulnerable in clinical trials

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The missing voices in India's health research: Why millions are left out of medical science | Research Matters
A new review reveals that India's medical research system consistently overlooks its most vulnerable communities, leaving rural, tribal, and slum populations critically unprotected against major disea...
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April 28, 2026 at 3:53 AM
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A new gecko emerges from Kaimur’s rocks

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New species of highly trafficked Leopard Gecko discovered in Bihar’s Kaimur hills | Research Matters
Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India have discovered a new species of leopard gecko from the rocky hills of Bihar, India. Found during a wildlife survey on the outskirts of the Kaimur Wildli...
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May 16, 2026 at 5:04 AM
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How active fish nets and plastic waste are choking our oceans

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Lethal fishing nets and vessel traffic devastate Karnataka's dolphins and other marine life | Research Matters
A comprehensive survey along the coast of Karnataka has revealed that human activities, particularly fishing interactions and vessel strikes, are the leading causes of death for local marine mammals.
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July 4, 2026 at 3:21 AM
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Sacred Shrines vs. Human hubs: A Tale of two habitats in the Western Ghats

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Sacred Groves in the Western Ghats prove vital for forest regeneration, outperforming urban trees | Research Matters
Researchers find that giant trees within culturally protected sacred groves host significantly more bird-dispersed saplings than similar trees inhuman settlements, highlighting the critical role of tr...
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May 16, 2026 at 5:03 AM
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The Ooty observatory's 22-year journey to map the upper atmosphere with muons

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Ooty observatory uses cosmic muons to monitor Earth's upper atmosphere and Sun’s magnetic field | Research Matters
Scientists have discovered that tracking the continuous shower of subatomic particles from space allows them to simultaneously measure both the temperature of Earth's upper atmosphere and the strength...
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June 15, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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New research from CSIR-NEIST tracks earthquake energy in North-East India

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New seismic model tracks how earthquakes move under Northeast India | Research Matters
A new study measuring how seismic waves lose energy as they travel through the Earth's crust reveals the intense geological activity beneath Northeast India, paving the way for earthquake-resistant in...
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June 4, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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New Pest-Eating Wasp -Spilomena malabarica- discovered in Kerala

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New plant pest hunting 'aphid wasp' species discovered in Kozhikode | Research Matters
Scientists in India have discovered a new species of wasp that hunts plant pests. The newly named Spilomena malabarica, a type of aphid wasp, was identified by researchers S. Amal and P. Girish Kumar ...
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June 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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How ancient quakes and monsoons forced mass migrations in the Central Ganges Basin.

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Sediment from Sahaswan lake shows how ancient earthquakes and monsoons shaped geology and culture of India’s food bowl | Research Matters
New analysis of a dried-up oxbow lake in the Central Ganga Basin reveals how a combination of tectonic earthquakes and fluctuating monsoon rains drastically altered river courses and forced ancient so...
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June 18, 2026 at 5:38 AM
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The Indian Scientist Who Inspired Generations of Researchers
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Remembering Jayant Narlikar: India’s Legendary Astrophysicist
Remembering Jayant Narlikar: The Indian Scientist Who Challenged the Big Bang Jayant Narlikar, one of India’s most celebrated astrophysicists, passed
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Solar storms vs. Earth's ionosphere: It's all about the local time says scientists from CSIR-National Physical Laboratory

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The time of day and not just the power dictate how solar storms affect Earth’s ionosphere | Research Matters
A new study shows that the exact time a solar storm hits Earth determines the severity of disruptions to our upper atmosphere, offering crucial clues for protecting global satellite and navigation sys...
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June 12, 2026 at 3:46 AM
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New mathematical filters give weather models better predictions

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Researchers use 'messy' weather data to upgrade storm forecasts | Research Matters
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking data assimilation technique that uses previously discarded, "cloudy" satellite data to improve tropical cyclone track predictions by 10%. By applying mathem...
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July 9, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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Precision Engineering: Using DNA to stop bacteria from fighting back

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A new way to make old antibiotics work again | Research Matters
A DNA-based strategy from researchers of Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay makes drug-resistant bacteria responsive to antibiotics again.
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March 28, 2026 at 4:39 AM
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Modelling forests using game theory to track Tiger movements

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Scientists use game theory to identify new corridors for Bengal Tigers | Research Matters
Researchers have identified the Kanha-Achanakmar forest corridor as a vital hub that must be protected to ensure the long-term survival of India’s wild tiger populations.
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March 14, 2026 at 2:57 AM
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The power of computational simulations in cancer therapeutics

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Targeting Aurora kinases: A computational approach to cancer therapeutics | Research Matters
Researchers have employed computational tools and simulations to identify potential inhibitors of a key cancer-linked enzyme.
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June 5, 2026 at 4:05 AM
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Caste, Gender, and Labour: The double burden facing India’s marginalised girls

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New Study Exposes the Unpaid Labour Burden on India’s Daughters | Research Matters
Domestic duties are stealing leisure time from Indian adolescent girls, regardless of family income, stunting their future aspirations.
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May 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM