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Nd-Fe-B, or Neodymium-Iron-Boron magnets, are among the most powerful permanent magnets used in modern industry. They are essential in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, electronics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Scientists from the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have now reconstructed this ancient geological story by examining the chemistry of rocks from across the region. Their research shows that the Ladakh Magmatic Arc was formed due to the northward subduction of the Neo-Tethyan oceanic plate beneath the Eurasian margin, a process that unfolded over tens of millions of years.
India is stepping up its push in advanced science and emerging technologies, with approval now
A dramatic cooling event in Greenland around 8,200 years ago appears to have weakened the
The support is aimed at developing indigenous on-orbit satellite docking and refueling technology, a critical capability that can extend the operational life of satellites already operating in space. The project, titled “Development of Docking and Refueling Systems for In-Space Life Extension of Satellites,” reflects the Government of India’s broader vision of encouraging private participation in the space sector while strengthening domestic capabilities in advanced space technologies.
According to the Minister, the two chicks were successfully hatched this week at the Conservation Breeding Centre in Rajasthan. One chick was born through natural mating, while the other resulted from artificial insemination, demonstrating the effectiveness of both breeding methods being used in the programme.
The breakthrough study, led by Bivas Saha at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), provides the first direct experimental evidence explaining an unusual thermal behaviour observed in certain magnetic materials. The findings were recently published in the scientific journal Science Advances.
India’s indigenous telecom technology has earned global recognition after an advanced fraud detection platform developed
The development of the nanosheets involved a combination of advanced experimental techniques. Scientists employed scalable liquid-phase exfoliation to separate bulk tellurium into ultra-thin layers. They then introduced strain-engineered lattice distortions to modify the atomic structure and activate new electronic properties.
This study shows that in some bacteria, sigma factors do not release.
That means the long-accepted “sigma cycle” model is not universal.
