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Inspired by sea cucumbers, Ontario researchers develop a gel that repairs injured tendons better than stitches, then melts away- Teenager from South Africa turned orange peels into cheap, biodegradable product that can help plants survive drought by 84%. She used just ‘electricity and time’
- Pills, gels and implants: Men may get more contraceptives options as WHO floats new guidelines
- Who is Nobel winner Karl Deisseroth? And all about optogenetics that could restore sight in visually impaired peopleThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their groundbreakin...05 Oct, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
- In 2021, researchers built a two-layer polymer film that cools like skin; under direct sun, it stayed about 7°C below ambient with 150 W/m² cooling powerResearchers have created an advanced cooling film comprising two innovative layers that harmoniously integrate both radiative and evaporati...29 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
- In 2020, researchers tested a self-moistening hydrogel mat under solar panels; it cooled them by at least 10°C and boosted output by up to 19%New research introduces a cooling gel for solar panels. This gel absorbs moisture at night and releases it as vapor during the day. The coo...29 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- In 2024, a Nature Sustainability study tested radiative cooling film on crops; field trials lowered air temperatures by up to 4.6°C and increased biomass by up to 370%Innovative films designed for dryland crops are making a remarkable impact by minimizing heat and water loss. These films effectively permi...29 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- In 2019, UT Austin and Lockheed Martin developed a hydrogel system producing 12 times more water than commercial solar stills. 7 years later, its 3.6 L/h/m² rate remains a striking benchmark in solar purificationSeven years after the original 2019 report, the reported 3.6 liters per hour per square meter remains an interesting benchmark for understa...29 Aug, 2026, 04.31 AM IST
- From food waste to water: A new research shows how new biomass hydrogels could help turning discarded food and agricultural waste into a source of atmospheric water for irrigation and sustainable farmingResearchers developed new hydrogels from natural materials to capture atmospheric moisture. These innovative materials can absorb water vap...28 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- MIT built a three-layer passive cooling panel of aerogel, hydrogel and reflective material; tests cooled it 9.3°C below ambient and suggested up to 40% longer food storage in humid conditionsResearchers have created a passive cooling system that uses natural processes. This innovative device cools significantly below ambient air...26 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- In 2025, researchers extracted superabsorbent gel from discarded diapers and tested it in sandy soil, where it showed water-retention potential similar to a commercial hydrogelScientists are investigating the potential of repurposing used diaper gel as a source of agricultural water retention. This material exhibi...22 Aug, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- A 16-year-old South African teen turned orange peels into a material that could help farms save waterA young South African inventor has captured global attention with a groundbreaking idea. She has developed a material from orange peels tha...20 May, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- MIT scientists create ‘Mini Livers’ that can be injected into the body — a potential medical game-changerMIT engineers have developed injectable "mini livers" using hydrogel microspheres and hepatocytes. These "satellite livers" can be injected...06 Mar, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
- IIT-Guwahati develops injectable hydrogel for targeted breast cancer therapy with less side effectsResearchers at IIT Guwahati and Bose Institute, Kolkata, have created an advanced injectable hydrogel for localized cancer treatment. This ...02 Jan, 2025, 10.06 PM IST
- IISc researchers design novel 3D hydrogel culture to study TB infection and treatmentMycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is a dangerous pathogen. In 2022, it affected 10.6 million people and caused 1.3 million deaths, according...25 Jun, 2024, 07.44 PM IST
- IISc researchers develop hydrogel that can remove microplastics from waterResearchers at IISc have developed a sustainable hydrogel to remove microplastics, with a unique polymer network and nanoclusters to degrad...12 Apr, 2024, 10.29 PM IST
- Future of health: This temperature-sensitive gel treatment could seal eye injuriesThe reversible, temporary seal developed at University of Southern California (USC) changes from a fluid to a super-strong semi-solid.08 Dec, 2017, 05.42 PM IST
- These gel-based robots can catch live fishNew York, Feb 4 (IANS) Engineers have fabricated transparent gel-based robots that move when water is pumped in and out of them and can per...05 Feb, 2017, 09.52 AM IST
- Now, robots that can catch and release live fishThe robots, that move when water is pumped in and out of them, are made entirely of hydrogel - a tough, rubbery, nearly transparent materia...04 Feb, 2017, 06.49 PM IST
- Artificial cartilage comes closer to realityArticular cartilage is the tissue on the ends of bones where they meet at joints in the body - including in the knees, shoulders and hips.16 Dec, 2013, 04.41 PM IST
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