TB Screening, Monsoon Forecasts, DNA Electronics, Declining Mangroves, New Frog Species and more...
Weekly Newsletter | Issue #28 - 09 July, 2025
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In this week’s stories: Mass radiography screening for Tuberculosis, Ideal locations for monsoon forecasts, Electron behaviour in DNA strands, the difference in the declining mangroves of east and west coasts, and a first record of a species of frog from India.
Bamboo is one of the most versatile plant materials, used in everything from construction to art. Check out our infographic on 7 ways of the beautiful bamboo to learn more interesting facts about this grass.
In the regional section, we have stories in Hindi and Marathi. There is also STEM news from other Indian media outlets. Don’t forget to check out Scidle - the science wordle, for a new science word every day. There are also STEM events to attend this week, both online and in your cities.
Stories in this edition
Can Mass Screenings Be the Key to Eradicating TB? | Central TB Division and others
A new study suggests that widespread, regular chest X-rays, powered by AI, could significantly reduce tuberculosis cases and deaths in India.
Researchers identify ideal monitoring locations for improved monsoon forecasts | IIST, Vrije Universiteit
Scientists use computer models to find the best places to gather weather data, aiming to improve predictions for India's vital summer monsoon.
Researchers study how electrons move in DNA strands for electronic applications | ISI Kolkata, others
New research sheds light on how electrons interact with the innate vibrations within DNA molecules, known as phonons, which could be harnessed for future technologies.
Study of India's Mangroves Facing Climate Change Reveals Stark East-West Divide | CSIR-NBRI, AcSIR, Panjab University
A new study found that while India’s east coast, with its vast river deltas, might have a slight edge in adapting to changing conditions in the short term, both coasts face serious threats.
A new member of India's frog diversity with green blood and turquoise bones | University of Delhi, Harvard University
Researchers conducted extensive field surveys in Arunachal Pradesh, India, specifically in the Tale Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Tiwarigaon, and Namdapha National Park, to gain a deeper understanding of the elusive Gracixalus frogs.
7 Ways of the Bamboo
Science Games & Puzzles
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Regional
ಕನ್ನಡ | Kannada
ಉದ್ದವಾದ ಭಾರತದ ಕರಾವಳಿ
Research Beat | Research-based news in other media
How India can overcome the quantum lag behind U.S., China - The Hindu
A new BHARAT- establishing baseline health parameters for the Indian population - The Hindu
Why India’s deep tech future hinges on ecosystem and not just cash - Business Today
Some mistakes in protein translation might be good for cells! - IndiaBioscience
How a $12 bn R&D scheme could change the way India makes technology | Mint
Indian scientists are arming plants through gene editing. And climate-proofing them - The Print
Bangalore Planetarium a lab of future scientists. Not just about dazzling visuals - The Print
Indian scientists develop new material to supercharge green energy storage - Times of India
India allocates additional ₹10,000 crore to support deep tech sector - Business Standard
APSEZ Unveils World’s First Steel Slag Road Inside Hazira Port | Construction World
Events
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