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Researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune have developed ‘bug sniffer,’ a sensitive and low-cost sensor to rapidly detect bacteria. The portable device can detect as low as ten bacterial cells from a sample size of 1 mm in just 30 minutes. The team is currently working on a method for simultaneous separation and […]
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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, have developed a magnetic Random Access Memory (RAM) which is faster, more energy-efficient and capable of storing more information in a smaller volume than existing data storage technologies. Highlights:♦ The Spin-transfer torque (STT) based nano spintronic device is expected to put an end to computer data
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Researchers from the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG), Navi Mumbai, have developed a new Artificial Neural Networks based global Ionospheric Model (ANNIM), a global model to predict the ionospheric electron density with larger data coverage which is a crucial need for communication and navigation. ANNIM:♦ The new ANNIM uses long-term ionospheric observations to predict the
IIG develops model to predict ionospheric electron density can help communication Read More »
Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have developed an efficient, low-cost electro-catalyst from fish gills. The catalyst can help develop environmentally friendly renewable energy conversion and storage technologies. Electro-catalyst:♦ The bio-inspired carbon nanostructure will overcome the bottleneck in the realization of several renewable energy conversion and storage technologies such as
Scientists develop electrocatalysts for rechargeable metal-air battery from Fish gills Read More »
The largest number of nests of rare leatherback sea turtles in Thailand beaches. The environmentalists said that this has occurred due to the bereft of tourists because of the coronavirus pandemic. Highlights:♦ The highest recorded turtle nests the authorities have found since last November was 11 in the past two decades. ♦ Phuket Marine Biological Center
Thailand beaches lure leatherback sea turtles to build most nests in 20 years Read More »
Government of India formed a high-level task force to research on coronavirus and develop a vaccine. The task force will work along with the international community on the vaccine development process for coronavirus. High-level taskforce:♦ The high-level task force will be co-chaired by Member, NITI Aayog, and Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India,
India sets up high-level task force to develop vaccine for COVID-19 pandemic Read More »
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) launched a dashboard link on its website on 20 April. The website aims to aid drivers who travel to different places in the country. Highlights:♦ The website provides a list and details of Dhabas and Truck repair shops available across the country by various organizations like the
Ministry of Road launched website to aid drivers and cargos during lockdown Read More »
World Day Against Child Labour is observed on 12 June every year to focuses on the impact of the crisis on Child labour. The economic crisis and labour market shock that is caused due to the COVID-19 pandemic is having a huge impact on people’s lives and livelihoods. In such a crisis, the children are
Department of Science & Technology (DST) has constituted a joint Science Communication Forum to promote common policy & best practices to facilitate interaction, cooperation, and coordination amongst various public sector science communication institutions and agencies. The Forum aims to bring together the science communication efforts spread across various institutions. It will help the adoption of
Joint Science Communication Forum to promote common policy and best practices Read More »
VST Mobility Solutions has launched an automated mask disposal machine, named BIN-19, as part of efforts to develop products helping to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The disposal device developed using Chitra UV based face mask disposal bin technology from the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) was formally launched. VST Mobility
IoT based used mask disposal smart bin and UV light-based disinfection device Read More »
