Plastic-lined farm ponds exacerbate water scarcity in semi-arid regions
Study of plastic-lined farm ponds in orchard farming and its impact on society
Using diamonds as probes to explore fast-changing weak magnetic fields
Exploiting quantum defects in diamond to image fast-changing weak magnetic fields
IIT Bombay Team wins Algorand Grant for Blockchain Research
IIT Bombay is a part of a multi-institute endeavour MEGA-ACE which has received Algorand grant for strengthening research in blockchain technology
The Lipid Travel Diary
New research identifies specific molecules that mediate transport of lipids inside a cell and to the bloodstream
Coming Soon: A Tabletop Chiral Attosecond Laser
Researchers use a single-double-frequency pair of laser light to generate circularly polarised attosecond pulses from graphene
Harnessing the power of defects to improve metallic alloys
Learning about dislocations and their interactions within an alloy can help precisely engineer its properties
Two new studies from the Indian Institute of Bombay (IIT Bombay), Mumbai, show the importance of defects in the arrangement of atoms in a crystal, called dislocations, in shaping the physical properties of metallic alloys.
Treated refinery wastewater flowing through sand, cleans itself further with pollutant-eating bacteria, finds study
Refinery wastewater flowing through sand produced biofilms of pollutant-eating bacteria which inturn removed the harmful compounds from the water
Robots Mimic Animal Homing: Scientists uncover how animals find their way back home
IIT Bombay researchers use a robot that mimics animal movements to study how homing animals efficiently return home without getting lost or being late.
Unravelling the Sands of Time: Exploring the Mesozoic Sands of Saurashtra Basin
A new study of the Saurashtra Basin dates the minerals found in the sediments, revealing the paths of ancient rivers and the geological history of the Indian subcontinent.
Super-emitters on the road- A need for a comprehensive review of vehicular regulations
Researchers from IIT Bombay study heavy polluters on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and suggest the need for stringent policies to restrict vehicular pollution.
IIT Bombay develops a method for finding the optimum size for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle components
The proposed method optimises the weight, cost and range of FCEVs by determining the optimally required radiator size in the vehicles
Researchers from IIT Bombay harness the power of Silicon Nitride to optimize photonic technology
The researchers have developed a novel method of using silicon nitride to enhance the efficiency of photonic elements, promising faster, more secure, and energy-efficient technologies for communication and information processing.
A much needed analytical study for a more sustainable waste disposal in the healthcare sector in India
New study at IIT Bombay identifies factors essential for successful adoption of a circular economy model for healthcare waste management in India.
A 'Cooler' Alternative to Cool Supercomputers
Researchers have developed ceramic based cold plates that could replace copper cold plates used to cool computers and allow smaller and compact packing of circuit boards
New Theoretical Model throws Light on Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts
IIT Bombay study says high energy gravitational waves might be the instigator of FRBs
The Universality of ‘Phase Separation’ in Proteins
Groundbreaking study casts doubt on long-standing hypothesis on an important biological process.
Promising Advancements for Efficient Coal Power Generation
Oxidation-resistant, nickel-based superalloy promises cleaner coal-based power generation
Western Ghats Region at Risk from Rapid Soil Erosion
The first-of-a-kind study has used remote sensing data to quantify long-term soil losses across the entire Western Ghats region.
Breaking ground in wastewater disease surveillance
A new portable DNA sensor to detect viral and bacterial pathogens in sewers and water bodies
IIT Bombay’s Marigold-like nanostructured material demonstrates the highest solar heat absorption
The material converts over 87% of light falling on it into usable heat energy.