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The article explores temperature lapse rates in the Chandra basin of the Western Himalayas, where observations from automatic weather stations reveal unexpected deviations from the standard atmospheric lapse rate. It states that this anomaly, influenced by local factors like cold air pools and varying elevations, challenges traditional understanding and impacts glacier mass balance assessments.

The article focuses on enhancing the durability of rubberwood, derived from Hevea brasiliensis trees, by utilizing a novel approach involving metal oxide nanoemulsions combined with linseed oil and paraffin wax to combat fungal attacks, offering a potential solution.

The article focuses on exploring the potential of using papaya peel extract as a dietary supplement to boost immunity in Labeo rohita fingerlings, a species cultivated in aquaculture in India, aiming to reduce the use of antibiotics and synthetic antioxidants.

The article focuses on investigating the potential of lauric acid as a therapeutic compound for oral cancer through an in-silico approach, utilizing computational tools to evaluate its pharmacokinetics, drug-likeness, and potential targets.

The article offers information on the barriers hindering the adoption of digital direct-to-consumer strategies by regional food producers in Uttarakhand. Topics include the high potential of Uttarakhand for regional food products, the benefits of direct-to-consumer strategies, and the barriers identified through literature review and surveys.

The article offers information on the potential of Garcinia gummi-gutta, also known as Malabar tamarind, to reduce obesity and its high demand in the culinary industry. Topics include the confusion surrounding the plant's reproductive system, with variations in floral morphologies between different trees, some having both male and female parts while others only have male parts, leading to uncertainty about the role of male flowers in fruit production.

The article offers briefs related to Indian Academy of Sciences. Topics include Hornbill Plateau in the Namdapha Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh is so named due to the high abundance of hornbills there; and north Indian Ocean basin, especially the Bay of Bengal, is a hot spot for frequent tropical cyclones, and early detection of cyclones in the region can save lives and reduce impact.

The article focuses on enhancing the sensitivity of graphene-based biosensors for cancer detection by combining graphene with metasurfaces, utilizing gold nano octagons to excite surface plasmons and amplify the electromagnetic field near the metal surface.

The article focuses on the dispersal behavior of snow leopards, elusive apex predators in the high mountains of Asia, whose movements are influenced by safety, food availability, and the complexity of the landscape, with limited knowledge about their dispersal behavior due to their elusive nature.

The article focuses on investigating the potential of yoghurt-derived bacteria and their metabolites, particularly from Streptococcus genus, to reduce foam cells associated with atherosclerosis, offering insights into a potential alternative approach for combating heart disease.

The article focuses on studying the parasites infesting the commercially harvested black pomfret, Parastromateus niger, which reduces its proteinaceous production, through collaborative research conducted by multiple institutions across different regions.

The article focuses on the implementation of the Wadi concept by the BAIF Development Research Foundation, which aims to empower smallholder farmers by transforming degraded or underused lands into profitable assets through an agroforestry-based integrated farming system.

The article offers information on disparities in access to clean cooking fuels in India and solutions to address them. Topics include the importance of clean cooking for energy efficiency, ecological benefits, and health, the investigation by researchers from IIT Madras, and the creation of the Clean Fuel Empowerment Index.

The article offers information on bismuth sulphide nanocomposites for supercapacitor applications.

The article offers information on nerve gas sensing using indium-doped tin oxide nanoparticles.

The article offers information on repurposing antiviral drugs against the human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1), which causes leukemia and neural disorders.

The article offers information on a new method for bone age estimation in children, using measurements of the radius, hamate, and terminal phalanx bones from hand and wrist X-rays.

The article offers information on the use of strain imaging, a sophisticated ultrasound technology, to predict heart attacks by measuring the strains on the heart wall.

The article offers information on estimating glacier thickness and volume in the Jhelum and Drass sub-basins of the Upper Indus Basin using computer modeling techniques.

The article offers information on the risk posed by Himalayan glaciers to hydropower infrastructure due to gravity-driven catastrophic mass flows. Topics include the challenges in assessing this risk, the proposed physics-based probabilistic method to assess the risk, and the use of data from ASTER GDEM and Randolph Glacier Inventory 6.0 in the study.

Researchers from various universities in India conducted a study on the potential use of amlodipine, an antihypertensive and antioxidative drug, for treating glaucoma. They used zebrafish models to simulate stress on retinal ganglion cells and found that amlodipine supplementation effectively reduced cell damage. However, further research and clinical trials are needed before amlodipine can be used as a treatment for glaucoma. In another study, researchers from Shiv Nadar University experimented with organic field-effect transistors to create artificial synapses that emulate the properties of real synapses in the human brain. They used an organic material called PBTTT-C14 and gelatine to create a non-volatile flash photo memory device that showed promising results in emulating short- and long-term potentiation and Pavlovian conditioning. The device was stable and energy-efficient, making it suitable for artificial intelligence applications. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses various scientific studies and research findings in different fields. It begins by examining the role of intraseasonal oscillation in amplifying heat waves in India, highlighting the potential for predicting and preparing for such events. The next study explores the factors beyond light availability that determine the maximum height of trees, focusing on wind dispersal as a key factor. Another study investigates the use of microbes to mitigate water stress in black pepper plants, suggesting that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and pink pigmented facultative methylotrophs can improve plant health and productivity. Lastly, the article discusses the use of pedigree breeding to combat Fusarium wilt in chickpea crops and the application of mung bean starch coating to increase the shelf-life of papaya. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on exploring the antibacterial properties of latex from Calotropis procera, highlighting its high lysozyme activity, purification methods, and efficacy against pathogenic bacteria such as B.cereus, B. subtilis, E. coli, and P. aeruginosa.

The article focuses on addressing the challenge of enteric fever, caused by Salmonella bacteria, through the development of a bivalent vaccine targeting both typhoid and paratyphoid infections. Topics discussed include the comparison of safety and efficacy between the new bivalent vaccine, Sii-PTCV, and an existing typhoid vaccine, Typbar-TCV, the immunogenicity of Sii-PTCV in generating antibody responses against both typhoid and paratyphoid antigens.

The article focuses on optimizing pink oyster mushroom cultivation by screening various substrates, including identifying the best substrates for mycelia growth and fruiting body production, utilizing nitrogen-rich materials and achieving faster yield through substrate engineering.

This article discusses two separate research studies. The first study focuses on the development of an artificial synapse using optical pulse stimulation and gelatine, which shows stability and energy efficiency. The researchers suggest that this artificial synapse can be used in creating physical artificial intelligence with neural networks. The second study explores the use of a Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) to improve the accuracy of text recognition systems for handwritten documents containing deformities such as strike-throughs and underlines. The researchers trained their model to remove strike-throughs using a deep learning technique and achieved high accuracy in text reconstruction. Both studies offer innovative approaches to their respective fields. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses three different research studies related to agricultural practices. The first study explores the use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and pink pigmented facultative methylotrophs to manage water stress in young pepper plants. The researchers found that the plants treated with these fungi and bacteria displayed better overall health and water retention. The second study focuses on pedigree breeding as a method to combat Fusarium wilt in chickpea crops. The researchers successfully bred resistant lines of chickpeas through several generations of selection. The third study investigates the use of mung bean starch coating to increase the shelf-life of cut papaya. The researchers found that coating the fruit with mung bean starch helped preserve its freshness. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, and Central University of Himachal Pradesh conducted a study using zebrafish models to investigate the potential of amlodipine, an antihypertensive and antioxidative drug, for treating glaucoma. They induced mild inflammation in the zebrafish using carrageenan and observed anxiety-like behavior and erratic swimming patterns in the fish. The researchers found that amlodipine supplementation effectively reduced cell death in the retinal ganglion cells, suggesting its potential as a treatment for glaucoma. However, further research and clinical trials are needed. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers from the Kerala Agricultural University found that the application of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and pink pigmented facultative methylotrophs can help manage water stress in young pepper plants. The plants treated with these beneficial fungi and bacteria displayed better overall health, water retention, and photosynthetic capacity compared to plants without support. Another study conducted by scientists from Indian agricultural research institutions investigated the use of pedigree breeding to combat Fusarium wilt in chickpea crops. After several generations of selection, they identified two lines that performed exceptionally well and were resistant to Fusarium wilt. Lastly, researchers from Lovely Professional University in Punjab discovered that coating papaya with mung bean starch can increase its shelf-life. The starch coating acts as a protective barrier, minimizing water loss and gas exchange, and the best results were observed with a five percent concentration of mung bean starch. These findings have potential applications in enhancing the shelf-life of other fruits and vegetables. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers from IIT, Bhubaneswar suggests that intraseasonal oscillations during the summer in the northern hemisphere may be amplifying heat waves in India. The researchers compared heat wave observations with simulations of temperature oscillations and found that the intraseasonal oscillations increased surface air temperature anomalies by 55-75% during the 2015 heat wave. Without the presence of the intraseasonal oscillation dry phase, the heat wave would have been milder and shorter. This research could potentially lead to the development of heat wave prediction systems. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study examined the factors that determine the maximum height of tree species beyond light availability. Researchers analyzed data from over 5000 tree species in different forests across America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific regions. They found that trees that reached above the canopy were more likely to use wind dispersal for their seeds, suggesting a link between wind dispersal and the evolution of tall trees. This research highlights the role of height on wind-dispersed trees in forest ecosystems. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews the utilization of Moringa oleifera leaf extract to synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles for fabricating dopamine sensors, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach with high sensitivity and selectivity for dopamine detection.

The article discusses the dynamics of severe cold waves in north India during winter and explores atmospheric and geographical factors contributing to their development. Topics include the classification of cold waves based on temperature, duration, and spatial extent, the atmospheric patterns associated with normal and intense cold waves, and the influence of factors like western disturbances, La Niña events, and Arctic warming on the frequency and intensity of cold waves.

The article focuses on investigating the cooking quality of rice to determine its glycaemic index, providing insights into identifying rice varieties suitable for people with diabetes based on starch digestibility, water uptake, gel consistency, and alkali spreading value.

The article focuses on finding pesticide alternatives to protect paddy crops in smallholder farms, emphasizing the environmental and health concerns associated with pesticide use. Topics include the implementation of floral borders with black gram plants to attract natural predators of pests, resulting in increased yield and reduced pest damage, as demonstrated in a collaborative experiment conducted by researchers, Pondicherry University, and the UK.

The article focuses on investigating bioaerosols around a sugar mill in Uttar Pradesh, analyzing fungal spore concentrations at different sites, including seasonal variations in bioaerosol levels, correlation with environmental factors and the potential health risks to sugar mill workers.

The article focuses on the use of haploidentical stem cell transplants for treating bone marrow failure in children, examining different conditioning regimens and T-cell depletion methods to reduce rejection risks. Topics discussed include the comparison of outcomes among patients with various inherited disorders, the impact of radiation in conditioning regimens, and the significance of T-cell depletion methods in improving patient survival rates and reducing graft rejection risks.

The article focuses on the impact of rising temperatures on mixed-species fish shoals in freshwater bodies, exploring how temperature affects fish metabolism and shoaling dynamics. Topics discussed include experimental setups to simulate temperature changes, metabolic responses of different fish species, and the correlation between temperature variations and shoal cohesion, indicating potential implications of climate change on aquatic ecosystems.

The article discusses successful efforts by researchers to breed disease-resistant chillies, addressing issues like chilli leaf curl disease and anthracnose, thus offering solutions to problems faced by chilli farmers.

The article reviews the utilization of surface plasmon resonance phenomenon enhanced by graphene monolayers in solar absorbers, achieving high energy absorption efficiency, potentially valuable for solar energy applications.

The article reviews the evaluation of existing lung cancer prediction models in genetically diverse Asian populations, highlighting the development of tailored risk prediction tools for more accurate prognosis in these communities.

The article reviews the implications of using emojis in professional settings, highlighting a case study where their excessive use led to misunderstandings and underscored the importance of using emojis cautiously in workplace communication.

The article explores the use of synthetic aperture radar data from satellites, particularly Indian Space Research Organisation's Earth Observation Satellite-04, to characterize forests, including canopy density, phenology, and above-ground biomass. Topics include the advantages of satellite technology over traditional ground-based surveys, the sensitivity of C-band radar to vegetation changes, and the synergistic use of different radar frequencies to enhance biomass estimation accuracy.

The article reviews the successful utilization of Trichoderma and Azotobacter bacteria to effectively remove over 95 percent of metanil yellow dye from water, offering a sustainable solution for textile industry wastewater treatment without generating harmful secondary waste.

The article discusses sudden stratospheric warming events in the northern and southern hemispheres, highlighting their comparative rarity and impact on the atmosphere-ionosphere system. Topics include the characteristics of such events, their influence on temperature gradients and zonal winds, and the analysis of electron density in the ionosphere using ground-based instruments and satellite observations.