IIG develops model to predict ionospheric electron density can help communication

IIG develops model to predict ionospheric electron density can help communication

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 […]

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Scientists develop electrocatalysts for rechargeable metal-air battery from Fish gills

Scientists develop electrocatalysts for rechargeable metal-air battery from Fish gills

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

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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 reported that more number of turtle nests were found this year. ♦ The turtles had a high risk of getting killed by fishing gear and humans disturbing the beach. Leatherback Sea Turtles: Leatherbacks are the world's most giant sea turtles. The turtles lay their eggs in dark and quiet areas, scarce when tourists thronged the beaches. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has considered the species endangered in Thailand and listed as a vulnerable species globally.

Thailand beaches lure leatherback sea turtles to build most nests in 20 years

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

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India sets up high-level task force to develop vaccine for COVID-19 pandemic

India sets up high-level task force to develop vaccine for COVID-19 pandemic

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,

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Joint Science Communication Forum to promote common policy and best practices

Joint Science Communication Forum to promote common policy and best practices

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

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IoT based used mask disposal smart bin and UV light-based disinfection device

IoT based used mask disposal smart bin and UV light-based disinfection device

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

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3 DST institutes among top 30 Indian Institutions in 2020 Nature Index

3 DST institutes among top 30 Indian Institutions in 2020 Nature Index

Three of the autonomous institutions of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India have found their place among top 30 Indian Institutions including universities, IITs, IISERs, and Research Institutions and Labs as per Nature Index 2020 ratings based on the research published in the top journals, a measure of research quality. The three

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Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle Complex

Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle Complex

A Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) Complex was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Visakhapatnam. DSRV Complex was equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. It has been designed to accommodate the newly inducted submarine rescue system and store the DSRV assets in the rescue-ready state. The system

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