New Sand Cockroach, Convection Cells, Black Holes, Blockchain, Ultrasound Cancer Therapy and more...
Weekly Newsletter | Issue #8 - 19 Feb, 2025
Greetings from Research Matters!
This week, the Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak in Pune claimed its first victim in Mumbai, and Bengaluru released a precautionary video on the same. Learn more about this rare neurological disorder with our infographic.
Also, read our weekly stories on the first record of a species of sand cockroach from India found in Belagavi, how small changes lead to a shift from convection to shear flow states, the reason behind the flicker of black hole - IGR J17091–3624, blockchain technology to securely and fairly train AI models, and improving ultrasound therapy for cancer. Check out our regional stories section for a story in Kannada. There are also stories from other media and events happening this week. Don’t forget to check out Scidle - the science wordle, for a new science word every day. If you’d like us to cover your research or publicise any science and research-related events, talks, workshops, etc, please reach out to us.
Stories in this edition
Belagavi Resident Discovers India's First Recorded Euthyrrhapha pacifica cockroach species| ZSI
The specimen was collected and sent to ZSI who confirmed that this was the first-ever record of Euthyrrhapha pacifica in India.
From swirling currents to sheared layers: how convection cells transform | HBNI
Scientists at the Homi Bhabha National Institute are trying to figure out what causes convection cells to flip to a shear flow state.
How astronomers revealed order in a ‘Noisy’ black hole inspired by its twin | IISc
IISc researchers observed the black hole X-ray binary IGR J17091–3624 and studied the variations in its flickers to study whether they were truly random or just chaotic.
Blockchain and token-based incentivisation to make sharing data for AI training fairer and more secure | IIT Kharagpur
IIT Kharagpur researchers have developed a new framework using blockchain-based technology and token-based incentivisation to securely and fairly share data to train an AI model.
Improving ultrasound cancer treatment by tricking the cells at the nanoscale | IISc, NUS
Researchers have shown how subtle nanoscale changes to the spacing between cancer cells can enhance ultrasound treatments' effectiveness in killing those cells.
Infographic
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Science Games & Puzzles
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Regional
Kannada(ಕನ್ನಡ)
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Research Beat | Research-based news in other media
ZSI, University of Calcutta, others develop novel technique for fruit fly control - The Indian Express
IIT Madras, Isro develop semiconductor for space research, other sectors - Business Standard
28 in every 100 elderly Indians prescribed potentially harmful medication—door-to-door study of 6 cities - The Print
IISc breaks the plastic mould; finds new tech to recycle bottles - Deccan Herald
CSIR-NIScPR Hosts One-Day Workshop on the Need and Significance of Communicating Science in India - PIB
Kerala woman researcher awarded Marie Curie fellowship worth Rs 2.5 crore - Mathrubhumi
One Nation, One Subscription: Revolutionizing research access in India but leaving gaps - Economic Times
With climate change-induced hazards aggravating, preparations underway for India’s first National Adaptation Plan - Down To Earth
Why UGC is scrapping its list of quality journals, what is the new ‘decentralised’ system - The Indian Express
Scented products cause indoor air pollution on par with car exhaust - New Atlas
Events
Institute Colloquium: Future of Mobility: Transition to Low Carbon Fuels & Technologies | IISc - 19 February 2025
Talk: Conceptualizing Gut Microbial Stability Using Systems Framework - Ashisha K | NIAS - 19 February 2025
Find, Tell, Share Stories - 2025 edition - Archives at NCBS | NCBS - 22 February 2025
Kaapi with Kuriosity: A History of Time - Spenta R. Wadia | ICTS (Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium) - 23 February 2025
Geospatial Technologies: Transforming Data Into Action | Science Gallery Bengaluru - 23 February 2025
National Science Day 2025 | Department of Science and Technology, Government of India - 28 February 2025