Semiconductors are an indispensable part of modern-day technologies ranging from computers and smartphones to solar panels and LED lighting. Their ability to control the flow…
When a wound on the skin creates a gap, the epithelial cells of the skin, surrounding the wound, move in a concerted fashion to close…
The National Analytical Facility for Nutrition and Metabolism Research at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Hyderabad (TIFRH) was inaugurated by Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty…
Laser Ion acceleration uses intense laser flashes to heat electrons of a solid to enormous temperatures and propel these charged particles to extreme speeds. These…
Materials with self-adaptive mechanical responses have long been sought after in material science. Using computer simulations, researchers at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR),…
Stephy Jose, a graduate student from Kabir Ramola’s research group at TIFR Hyderabad has received the Schmidt Science Fellowship. This fellowship is an initiative of…
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Hyderabad hosted a two-day symposium focussed on the contributions of scientific and technical staff towards research and infrastructure…
In massive particle accelerators, sub-atomic particles (like electrons) are sped up to super-high speeds comparable to the speed of light towards a target surface. The…
Hummingbirds live fast. They have among the highest metabolic rates of all vertebrates, and eat frequently to stay alive. Anusha Shankar shared some of the strategies…
T. N. Narayanan and colleagues from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Hyderabad (TIFRH) report their recent findings on how a lithium ion battery, similar…