Electrochemical sensing platform for detecting carcinogenic and mutagenic compounds in food

Electrochemical sensing platform for detecting carcinogenic and mutagenic compounds in food

Guwahati based Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology has developed an electrochemical sensing platform for detecting carcinogenic or mutagenic compound N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) and N-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDEA). These are sometimes found in food items like cured meat, bacon, some cheese, and low-fat milk. It was achieved by developing a modified electrode by immobilizing carbon nanomaterials […]

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Government’s five key initiatives to conserve biodiversity

Government’s five key initiatives to conserve biodiversity

On the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity 2020, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India launched five key initiatives towards conservation of biodiversity. One of the initiatives is the Biodiversity Samrakshan Internship Programme. It was launched by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The

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Parabolic Trough Collector to help manufacturers in solar energy devices

Parabolic Trough Collector to help manufacturers in solar energy devices

A new trough collector equipped with enhanced energy to serve industries called ‘Parabolic Trough Collector’ has developed by Indian Institute of Madras is expected to pave the way for sustainable energy solutions in agriculture and industrial process heat sectors. It has been designed in a way to help manufacturers in solar energy devices. The Collector

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Manipur listed as one of top 10 global initiatives to fight COVID-19

Manipur listed as one of top 10 global initiatives to fight COVID-19

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth has listed Manipur’s Khudol (gift) among the top 10 global initiatives for an inclusive fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Khudol is a crowdfunded initiative of Ya All. The initiative aims to ensure food supplies and health services for the people living with HIV, daily-wage earners, LGBTQI+ community, children,

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New method developed by IIT-G to prevent memory loss due to Alzheimer

New method developed by IIT-G to prevent memory loss due to Alzheimer

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati scientists have discovered a new method to help prevent or reduce short-term memory losses associated with Alzheimer’s disease. In this method, the researchers used ‘Trojan peptides’ to arrest the aggregation of the neurotoxic molecules. The idea of using ‘Trojan peptide’ was initiated from the mythological “Trojan Horse” used as

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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 2020

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 2020

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed on 21 May to promote culture and highlight the significance of its diversity as an agent of inclusion and positive change. The day celebrates the richness of the world’s cultures and the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development. The

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International Tea Day 2020

International Tea Day 2020

International Tea Day is observed on 21 May every year by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The day provides an opportunity to celebrate the cultural heritage, health benefits, and economic importance of tea. The origins of tea go back to more than 5,000 years. Tea contributes to health, culture, and socioeconomic development.

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