#newspeciesalert ZSI researchers discover second barklice genus in India Zoologists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new insect species, 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘶𝘴 𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴 , in the Nilgiri Hills. This brings the total number of known Allocaecilius species worldwide to thirteen. Found across Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the species is restricted to the damp, shaded canopies and understories of high-altitude shola and evergreen rainforests. To deep dive, tap Head to the link in bio / Check comments #newspecies #biodiversity #ecology #barklice #scicomm #Indianscience #sciencecommunication

Heating cancer cells to 44°C for an hour can kill them!!! Engineers at @iitmadras have developed a fin-cooled, water-cushioned microwave applicator for thermal cancer therapy. The device delivers a steady temperature of 40–44°C deep within target tissues for 1 hour without burning the skin. By combining miniature cooling fins, fluid dynamics, and precision antenna engineering, the team ensured rock-steady power delivery that leaves malignant cells far more vulnerable to treatment than regular treatment. To deep dive, tap Head to the link in bio / Check comments #microwave #cancer #thermaltherapy #IITmadras #smallscalefarming #scicomm #Indianscience #sciencecommunication

Rethinking agricultural resilience with crop insurance!!! A new study by researchers from BITS Pilani reveals that Indian dryland farming communities are building resilience against climate change through financial inclusion, public support, and targeted information. Analysing data across 162 arid and semi-arid districts, the study demonstrates that public work programs enable farmers to cope with erratic weather. To deep dive, tap Head to the link in bio / Check comments #agriculture #publicwork #financialconstraints #inclusion #smallscalefarming #scicomm #Indianscience #sciencecommunication

Peering inside volcanoes without digging! Scientists from @niser_bbsr and Homi Bhabha National Institute have engineered portable, gas-tight glass particle detectors capable of tracking cosmic-ray muons with over 95% efficiency. These compact Resistive Plate Chambers (RPCs) map the interior density of massive structures. This innovation paves the way for non-invasive imaging of active volcanoes, hidden tunnels, and priceless ancient monuments. To deep dive, tap Head to the link in bio / Check comments #mountains #muons #cosmicraydetector #scienceeducation #scicomm #Indianscience #sciencecommunication

Hidden seismic risk under the Ganga reevaluated!! A new study by @iitroorkee, @sdsuvofficial, and Dr Harisingh Gour University, published in @GeosciFrontiers, shows that pre-Gondwana faults beneath the #Ganga basin might pose a significant earthquake risk. Fueled by the collision of the Indian and #Eurasian plates, these hidden #tectonic features must be factored into future #seismic hazard maps. To deep dive, tap Head to the link in bio / Check comments #riverecology #Ganges #seismicshock #earthquake #scienceeducation #scicomm #Indianscience #sciencecommunication

#newspeciesalert A brand new electric ray from 700 meters deep!!! New Arabian Black Electric Ray (Tetronarce ramanamurthyi), discovered in the deep waters of the southeastern Arabian Sea by researchers at the @ZoologicalI. In collaboration with international universities @SJSU, SAIAB, and the @calacademy, this finding marks the first confirmed record of the genus Tetronarce in the northern Indian Ocean. To deep dive, tap Head to the link in bio / Check comments #ecology #newspecies #biodiversity #marine #scienceeducation #scicomm #Indianscience #sciencecommunication

Rethinking Predator-Prey Models with space!!! A new study from @ISIKolkata and @AhdUniv has developed a #spatiotemporal model to map predator-prey interactions across the often-overlooked habitat space. The model accounts for #prey, #predators, and free space as equal contributors that sum to 1. By incorporating available space into population growth and movement, the researchers show how spatial competition and free space dictate the formation and balance of ecological #landscapes. To deep dive, tap Head to the link in bio / Check comments #ecology #modelling #spatiotemporalmapping #habitat #scienceeducation #scicomm #Indianscience #sciencecommunication

How healthy are South India’s rivers? Traditional river monitoring in India relies mainly on basic water chemistry, but a new study expands this view. An international team from @wii_india, @UBC, and @SACONCoimbatore adapted multi-metric health indicators to test the #Moyar and #Bhavani rivers in the #Cauvery watershed. By evaluating fish, plants, and land use, researchers show that protected forest streams are thriving, whereas downstream agricultural zones suffer from severe ecological degradation caused by dams and human activities. To deep dive, tap Head to the link in bio / Check comments #riversystems #cauvery #dam #humanencroachment #scienceeducation #scicomm #Indianscience #sciencecommunication

New acid-doped 3D metal-organic frameworks for hydrogen fuel cells Researchers from @iacskolkata, @IITKgp, University of Ostrava, and @JUFET have engineered a nickel-based 3D metal-organic framework for hydrogen fuel cells. Doped with phosphoric acid, this crystal structure provides fast proton transport conductivity and paves the way for affordable, high-efficiency clean energy devices. To deep dive, tap Head to the link in bio / Check comments #hydrogenfuelcells #aciddoping #metal #phosphoricacid #scienceeducation #scicomm #Indianscience #sciencecommunication