Nature India Podcast

Host: Subhra Priyadarshini; Sound editing: Prince George On this week's show: Bacteria that patch up Moon bricks, magnetic gels that grow muscle in mice, cool leather from waste and a vanishing forest tree’s comeback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI cracks ancient Tamil scripts, a glacial lake flood could threaten Sikkim again, and a lab grown cow lung reveals TB secrets Host: Subhra Priyadarshini; Sound editing: Prince George Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Staying updated on the latest scientific developments can be difficult. This podcast brings to you a concise overview of the most important science news from India, perfect for those who may not have the time to read all our stories, or for listeners on the go. This week we talk about how India’s Guillain-Barré syndrome outbreak highlights water contamination risks, discuss the absence of a nation...

Th e Biolore  podcast series presents lesser-known stories from the history of biological sciences in India. This richly researched audio retrospect draws on expert insights, science archives, oral histories, literature reviews and field reportage.  Biolore  delves into foundational science, analyzing its lasting impact on humankind. This episode of  Biolore  explores the...

In this episode of  Biolore,  experts Ankila Hiremath, Manzoor Shah, and Ninad Mungi uncover the hidden impact of invasive plant species on India’s biodiversity. From the aggressive spread of  Lantana camara  choking forests to the unexpected dominance of Canadian horseweed in Kashmir, invasive species are altering landscapes, disrupting food webs, and affecting local economies...

In the third episode of Biolore, we explore how scientists are using cutting-edge genetic sequencing to uncover the mysteries held within centuries-old remains of animals and humans, and hear how this knowledge is important for conservation of species and medicine today. The Biolore podcast series presents lesser-known stories from the history of biological sciences in India. This richly researche...

The Biolore podcast series presents captivating, lesser-known stories from the history of biological sciences in India. This richly researched audio retrospect draws on expert insights, science archives, oral histories, literature reviews and field reportage. Biolore delves into foundational science, analyzing its lasting impact on humankind.  In the second episode of Biol...

The  Biolore  podcast series presents captivating, lesser-known stories from the history of biological sciences in India. This richly researched audio retrospect draws on expert insights, science archives, oral histories, literature reviews and field reportage.  Biolore  delves into foundational science, analyzing its lasting impact on humankind. In the first episode, discover...

Voting is underway in the 2024 general elections in India, the world's largest democracy, with nearly 970 million eligible voters. This election period, spanning over a month and a half, provides a unique opportunity to look back on the course of science and innovation in India, celebrating milestones achieved while pondering over the challenges that lie ahead. Nature India brings to you an exclus...

What goes into producing the science podcast at Nature India? Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this final episode of the "Our mobile world" series, we look at the future of mobile devices and communication technologies. Host: Subhra Priyadarshini, production and script: Sahana Ghosh, sound editing: Prince George. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

इस एपिसोड में हम चर्चा करेंगे कि मोबाइल फोन से पैदा हुए डिजिटल विभाजन को कैसे भारत जैसे देश कम कर सकते हैं, जिससे की ज़्यादा से ज़्यादा लोगों तक डिजिटल सुविधाएँ पहुंच सकें। हम बात करेंगे आईआईएम (IIM) कोलकाता और तिरुचिरापल्ली के दो शोधकर्ताओं और शिक्षकों से – विमल कुमार और जुंग बहादुर सिंह से - जिन्होंने इस विभाजन को काफी करीब से जांचा परखा है। नेचर इंडिया की 'मोबाइल की दुनिया' (Our mobil...

आज के एपिसोड में हम सुनेंगे कि कैसे मोबाईल फोन विज्ञान की शिक्षा के लिए और जनता के साथ जुड़ने का एक बहुत मददगार साधन हैं। मोबाइल फोन लोगो को बड़ी मात्रा में सूचना और शैक्षिक संसाधनों तक पहुंच प्रदान करते हैं। इंटरनेट कनेक्टिविटी के साथ, छात्र तेजी से विषयों पर शोध कर सकते हैं, डिजिटल पाठ्यपुस्तकों तक पहुंच सकते हैं और इंटरैक्टिव शिक्षण सामग्री का पता लगा सकते हैं। आज के एपिसोड में, हम सुनेंगे कि क...

In this episode, we look at the many ways in which mobile phone sensors help in creating robust transport systems and networks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we deal with this question of e-waste. We dig into the research and process of how India handles its massive amounts of e-waste. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss how mobile phones are aiding farmers and changing agricultural practices. Nature India's 'Our mobile world' podcast series looks at the many ways in which the smartphone has changed India’s science-society dynamics and the way researchers work. We will look at themes ranging from smartphones as enablers of science and research in India, to digital health, digital illite...

In this episode, we discuss the use mobile phones in monitoring and conserving our planet's biodiversity. Nature India's 'Our mobile world' podcast series will look at the many ways in which the smartphone has changed India’s science-society dynamics and the way researchers work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nature India's 'Our mobile world' podcast series will look at the many ways in which the smartphone has changed India’s science-society dynamics and the way researchers work. In this episode, we specifically look at how scientists are using mobile phones to monitor and help protect our immediate environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nature India's 'Our mobile world' podcast series will look at the many ways in which the smartphone has changed India’s science-society dynamics and the way researchers work. This episode, we specifically look at how mobile phones are revolutionising healthcare and medicine in resource poor countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nature India's 'Our mobile world' podcast series will look at the many ways in which the smartphone has changed India’s science-society dynamics and the way researchers work. We will look at themes ranging from smartphones as enablers of science and research in India, to digital health, digital illiteracy, research around mobile phone e-waste, the gender digital divide and innovations in healthcar...

Subhra Priyadarshini looks at the gender question in physics, a discipline traditionally known as a male bastion. Sexism and patriarchy directly trigger inequities in science and research. These iniquities, based on gender, caste, age, or ability are increasingly being called out, questioned, and sometimes corrected in heartening and exemplary ways. In this episode of the Nature India podcast, we...

Subhra Priyadarshini and Aroma Warsi reminisce about the most enthralling moments from a series that explored unconventional science workplaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

आज, "वैज्ञानिक और उनके अनोखे कर्मक्षेत्र" की इस कड़ी में, हम बात करने जा रहे हैं, अबी तमिम वनक से जो पशु पारिस्थितिकीविद और संरक्षण जीवविज्ञानी हैं। उनका शोध मनुष्यों, घरेलू पशुओं और जंगली जानवरों के बीच संबंध और उन सभी के सह-अस्तित्व पर है। Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

शहर के जीवन से बहुत दूर, समुद्र तल से लगभग ४५०० मीटर ऊपर, जनवरी की कड़क सर्दी में जब तापमान शुन्य से लगभग २० डिग्री सेल्सियस नीचे चल रहा है,जहां आप केवल तेज हवा या कभी-कभी केवल पक्षियों की आवाज़ ही सुन पाते हैं, और जहां आसमान की सुंदरता से मंत्रमुग्ध हो जाते हैं। आज हम आपको वहीं लदाख के हानले में स्थित खगोल विज्ञान स्टेशन में ले जा रहे हैं। “वैज्ञानिक और उनके अनोखे कर्मक्षेत्र” में हमारे साथ हैं,...

In the last episode of 2022, our guest is  Abi Tamim Vanak , an animal ecologist and conservation biologist, who researches the interface of humans, domestic animals, and wildlife in semi-arid savannas and agro-ecosystems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.