Prof. C. N. R. Rao is a name that resonates in the world of science, especially when it comes to solid state chemistry and materials science. His journey is nothing short of remarkable. Born in Karnataka, India, Rao's passion for science began at a young age. He pursued his education in India and th
Fifty-five years ago, a journal was born with a mission to improve animal health and production in hot regions. This journal, let's call it "Tropical Livestock Health, " focuses on original research and observations that can boost livestock health and productivity. It's in line with the United Natio
You might have seen the article "Crayfish Research: A Global Scientometric Analysis Using CiteSpace" in the journal Animals. Guess what? It's been taken down. Why? Well, let's chat about that. Scientific eyes were on this paper, with Azra and team leading the way in analyzing crayfish research worl
Did you know that your DNA has extra letters that tell genes when to speak up or stay quiet? One of these special letters is called 5-methyldeoxycytidine, or mdC for short. Where and how often mdC shows up in your DNA can tell a big story about whether certain genes are being turned on or off. This
Imagine harnessing the power of decay to fuel our future. Radioisotope thermoelectric generators, or RTGs, do just that. They take the energy released by certain radioactive isotopes as they decay and convert it into heat. Then, using a process called the Seebeck effect, this heat is transformed int
Browning is a common issue in many fruits, including apples, which can affect their appearance and taste. Scientists compared a browning-resistant apple variety called 'Rb-18' with a more susceptible variety, 'Fuji'. They found that 'Rb-18' had lower levels of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) enzyme activit
Scientists have uncovered fascinating structures called polar vortices and skyrmions in superlattices made of ferroelectric and dielectric materials. These structures lead to new ways polarization can behave, which is exciting news for the world of materials science. The secret to producing these em
Imagine a tiny helper molecule that melts, flows, and then seals itself around perovskite solar cells. This clever "stepwise melting-polymerizing molecule" (SMPM) is like a tiny shield, protecting the cells from damaging humidity. During the cell-making process, SMPM goes through three stages: it me
Ever wondered how to make titanium alloys stronger? One method is microstamping. Researchers have discovered that this process can enhance the surface strength of alloys, like TiAl6V4, by altering the material at an atomic level. But how does it work exactly? High-speed stamping with varying overla
Soybeans are big deal, used all over the world for food, animal feed, oil, and even fixing nitrogen in the soil. Scientists have been busy studying soybeans using different techniques, creating tons of data. But where do you store all this info so everyone can use it? Enter SoyOD, a super database f
