The researchers simulated how a glass deforms when doped with self-propelled particles, finding that it yields later and at higher stress. The single plane where damage accumulated is replaced by a network of smaller bands that gradually connect, spreading the damage across many areas.
Researchers engineered twisted laser beams to interact with chiral molecules, distinguishing between mirror-image forms through the number of fragments produced. This simplifies detection and enhances sensitivity compared to traditional methods.
A recent study found that Indian school-age children are facing two forms of malnutrition simultaneously: persistent thinness and rising obesity. The prevalence of overweight and obesity nearly tripled between ages seven and nine, underscoring the country's growing double burden of malnutrition.
Researchers found that amorphous materials can encode memories even when the applied deformations are completely random. The study revealed that glassy materials retain a precise memory of the deformation amplitude they experienced during training, even under random driving conditions.
Researchers at TIFRH introduce IRAA, a rapid, additive-free doping strategy that generates self-regenerating active species during the process. This approach eliminates the need for stabilizing additives or prolonged incubation, transforming the field of electronic doping in soft semiconductors.
Researchers at TIFR, Hyderabad identified a mammalian protein Cnpy1 essential for vomeronasal sensory neurons in mice. The study shows that Cnpy1 acts as a specialized endoplasmic-reticulum-associated factor required to maintain functional receptor complexes in these neurons.
Researchers have developed a planar micrometre-scale zinc–air battery that operates in a safe, near-neutral gel electrolyte, delivering high energy and power. The breakthrough enables the integration of onboard power sources into chip-scale systems, enabling fully autonomous micro-devices.
Researchers have developed molecular probes called ABATaRs to detect biomolecules using standard Raman microscopes. These new sensors can detect biomolecules at low micromolar concentrations and function as ratiometric sensors, allowing for simultaneous detection of multiple molecules in live cells.
Astronomers from India use JWST to spot a mature spiral galaxy, Alaknanda, with two sweeping arms and annual star-forming rate 20 times that of Milky Way. This discovery challenges current models of galaxy formation and encourages rethinking theoretical frameworks.
A TIFR Hyderabad study reveals that the Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) senses wound gap curvature and changes its structure to guide cell movement. This distinct difference in ER morphology ends up playing a crucial role in deciding how cells move to seal wounds.
Researchers from TIFR Hyderabad have successfully accelerated protons to hundreds of kilovolts using few millijoule lasers, repeating at a thousand times per second. This breakthrough enables high-repetition-rate laser-driven ion accelerators on university lab table tops without extreme laser intensities or pre-pulse suppression.
TIFRH researchers found that imparting additional motility to poorly annealed glass components can induce further annealing, transforming a ductile material into a brittle one. This discovery provides insights into how cells might regulate glassiness and aids in designing new metamaterials.
A recent study using mice found that chronic sucrose consumption disrupts physiological processes, leading to diseases such as diabetes and obesity. The small intestine plays a key role in this process, causing an imbalance in glucose uptake and nutrient absorption.
Researchers at TIFR Hyderabad developed a novel porous thin-film approach to enhance catalysis efficiency in industrial reactions. The new methodology increases the density of catalytic sites and improves reactant diffusion rates, resulting in higher turnover frequencies and reaction efficiency.
Researchers at TIFR Hyderabad have developed a novel porous thin-film approach to enhance reaction efficiency in catalytic reactions. The new methodology integrates a porous heterogeneous thin film in a cross-flow microfluidic setup, allowing for faster reaction rates and increased catalyst reusability.
Researchers introduce a trimetallic catalyst supported on defective ceria, achieving extraordinary efficiency in CO2 reduction. The unique metal-support interaction fine-tunes the electronic structure, enabling optimal performance and setting new benchmarks in catalysis.
Researchers used novel fluorescent sensors to track pH and H2O2 levels inside autophagic vesicles, revealing high levels in the middle stage of autophagy. The discovery opens up new avenues for understanding autophagy in health and disease, potentially leading to new ways of treating diseases associated with impaired autophagy.
Researchers suggest that gravitational collapse in the early universe could give rise to incredibly dense point-like objects, namely visible or naked singularities. This ultra-strong gravity condition provides a unique opportunity to probe new fundamental aspects of physics, including quantum gravity. The possibility of PNaSs accountin...
Researchers demonstrated the existence of an Exciton-Polaron in a quasi-one-dimensional hybrid perovskitoid, showcasing its potential for optoelectronic applications. The study reveals that the one-dimensional lattice is soft and susceptible to reorganization, enabling tunable frameworks for new quantum technologies.
A team of researchers at TIFR Hyderabad has devised a strategy to enhance control over the separation of chemical isomers using a nanoporous metal-organic framework. This approach enables fine-tuning of molecular interactions and diffusion processes, allowing for more efficient and sustainable separation methods.
Researchers at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research have developed a novel method to steer relativistic electron pulses produced by femtosecond lasers. By using solid targets with nanopillars, they achieved coherent control over the electrons' directionality and formed narrow beams.
A study by TIFR Mumbai and collaborators has identified the ventral hippocampus as a critical brain region in mediating the anxiolytic effects of psychedelics like DOI. The researchers found that targeting parvalbumin-positive interneurons in this region is key to reducing anxiety behavior.
The TIFR team developed a method to measure the temporal shape of ultrashort laser pulses using spectral interferometry, enabling precise measurement of pulse profiles at different points across the beam. This breakthrough is essential for handling increasingly powerful lasers that emit pulses and can distort optical components.
Theoretical studies predict the existence of a new family of exotic subatomic particles called beautiful-charming tetraquarks. These particles are composed of four quarks, including two beauty and charm quarks, and two light anti-quarks. The prediction arrives at a fortuitous moment, coinciding with recent discoveries in this domain.
Researchers developed a simple, cost-effective method to modify separator membranes in lithium metal batteries, suppressing dendrite formation and improving battery longevity. The study aims to scale up this approach for industrial usage and investigate challenges at high current densities.
Scientists from TIFRH successfully generate MeV temperature electrons at a fraction of the previously thought necessary laser intensity. The technique uses two laser pulses to create tiny explosions in microdroplets and accelerate electrons to megaelectronvolt energies.
The GRAPES-3 experiment detected a new kink in the cosmic-ray proton spectrum around 166 TeV energy, challenging current models. This finding suggests a re-evaluation of cosmic ray sources and acceleration mechanisms.
Researchers developed a stable air-stable plasmonic reduction catalyst that enhances ethene production from acetylene using visible light. The catalyst achieves an efficiency of 320 mmol g<sup>−1</sup> h<sup>−1</sup> with 90% selectivity, surpassing known plasmonic and thermal catalysts.
Researchers propose using gravitational wave searches to detect dark matter through neutron star effects. The study forecasts constraints on heavy dark matter particles within the next decade, offering a potential tool for testing dark matter theories.
Researchers from TIFRH demonstrate a lithium ion battery that can be charged using light, improving upon previous designs. The new battery uses a hybrid electrode assembly and solid electrolytes for safer and more efficient charging.
A team of researchers has proposed a new method to measure the cosmic expansion by studying gravitational waves. The method involves counting repeat black hole mergers and analyzing the delay between them, allowing for accurate measurement of the universe's expansion rate.
Researchers from TIFR Hyderabad create molecular strainers that can filter particles as small as hydrogen molecules, offering a new basis for designing more efficient filtration processes. The study's findings provide insights into the movement of molecules through sieves and open up avenues for further exploration in industries.
A novel Cu-based catalyst with improved catalytic performance for CO2 reduction has been developed by leveraging strong metal-support interactions and defect sites cooperativity. The DFNS/TiO2-Cu catalyst showed excellent activity and stability, outperforming other copper-based thermal catalysts.
Physicists from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and The Institute of Mathematical Science have predicted the existence of a deeply bound dibaryon made of two triply bottom Omega baryons. This finding elucidates strong forces in baryon-baryon interactions, potentially explaining nuclear bindings.
Researchers used machine learning to classify hundreds of thousands of X-ray objects, discovering thousands of new cosmic objects including black holes and neutron stars. This breakthrough establishes a state-of-the-art capacity for applying machine learning techniques in fundamental astronomy research.
Researchers at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research developed a plasmonic black gold-nickel catalyst that efficiently converts CO2 into chemicals using solar energy and green hydrogen. The catalyst shows a multifold increase in catalytic activity, achieving a high production rate of 2464±40 mmol g−1 h−1 with over 95% selectivity.
Researchers discover a connection between two approaches to quantum gravity, finding that one directly implies the other. This link challenges long-held distinctions and suggests all theories of quantum gravity are holographic.
Basudeb Dasgupta's study shows that collective oscillations can occur only if the spectra of two neutrino flavors cross over at some energy or emission angle. This result guarantees that observation of neutrino oscillation instabilities will reveal new information from deep within the star.
Recent research uses gravitational waves to assess what fraction of dark matter could be in the form of massive primordial black holes. The study sets an upper limit of less than half for such heavy black holes within a mass range of 100 to 100,000 solar masses.
Researchers at TIFR Hyderabad discover that soft ECM allows Filamin to push out precancerous cells, while stiff ECM enables their growth. This study sheds light on the link between ECM stiffness and increased cancer incidence.
Researchers have developed a compact solar-powered battery that can be directly recharged with solar energy, reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The battery uses a heterostructure electrode made from molybdenum disulphide and oxide, which enhances surface area for efficient absorption of solar energy.
A team of astronomers discovered eight new stars and three more previously known stars belonging to the rare 'Main-sequence Radio Pulse emitters' (MRPs) using the GMRT. These discoveries suggest that MRPs may be more common than thought, but are difficult to detect due to their radio pulses being visible only at certain times.
A team of scientists used uGMRT to study eclipses of millisecond pulsars, finding that absorption by magnetized materials from the companion star is the cause. The study provides insight into the evolutionary processes and ultimate fate of these exotic systems.
Research highlights the importance of normal insulin cycles for metabolic health, including better response to fed and fasted insulin inputs. It also uncovers mechanisms regulating robustness of insulin signaling, identifying potential novel regulatory components for therapeutic interventions.
Researchers at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research used extreme magnetic pulses to create large-scale spin patterns, potentially useful for terahertz frequency range electronic devices. The induced spin patterns are robust and stay 'arrested' for up to ten days.
Researchers have discovered a remnant radio galaxy in Abell2065, providing insights into the dying phase of active galaxies. The discovery showcases the capability of upgraded GMRT to detect such objects, shedding light on their dynamics and evolution.
Researchers at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research developed a novel method to capture ultrafast motion of plasma at different transverse locations. The team's experiment shows that different portions of the plasma move in and out at different times, contrary to previous expectations.
Researchers from NCRA-TIFR and RRI used the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope to measure the atomic hydrogen gas content of galaxies 9 billion years ago. They found that galaxies at this time were rich in gas, with nearly three times as much mass in atomic gas as in stars.
Scientists used uGMRT to determine that AT 2018cow has an extremely patchy environment. The study provides the first observational evidence of inhomogeneous emission from an FBOT, which sheds light on its progenitor star's mass shedding rate and magnetic field strength.
Researchers have developed a new semiconductor material that can conduct electricity more efficiently than before, using inexpensive chemicals like dimethyl sulphoxide and hydrobromic acid. The material has the potential to improve solar cells, mobile phones, and wearable electronics, with costs 5000 times lower than existing materials.