Researchers develop super-hydrophobic cotton for oil-spill cleanup
Both heavy and light oils can be effectively absorbed by a super-hydrophobic Cotton, developed by IIT-Guwahati, which is easy to prepare, cost-…
IIT Mandi researchers use mathematical modelling to sharpen images
Active imagign techniques, like flash modes, often introduce noise in photographs
How drug resistance spreads in urban environment
Pharmaceutical and personal care product residues were directly associated with raw sewage
IIT-Madras to increase intake in data science course
The programme was introduced in 2017 as part of an exercise to provide undergraduate students an opportunity to do courses across disciplines
This new photonic chip may power 5G
It can also find applications in satellite communication, RADARs, sensing and medical imaging equipment
IIT Madras develops surgical robot for medical colleges
The use of robots offers greater precision and helps surgeons minimise loss of blood by restricting incisions to smaller areas
New projects launched for real-time monitoring of air and water quality
Launched by the Department of Science and Technology and the Corporate Research Council of Intel, the 4 new projects include real-time river …
Making solar cells efficient, cheaper, recyclable: IIT-Guwahati finds a way
Perovskite-based devices are considered heavily used semiconductor materials as they are affordable and easy to manufacture
IICT Scientist to be awarded CRSI Bronze Medal
Srihari Pabbaraja has been awarded for his contributions on the total synthesis of natural products and method development for new chemical entities
More nitrogen may help offset effect of climate change on wheat: study
IIT-Kharagpur scientists find wheat yield improves with increasing levels of nitrogen application despite elevated CO2 conditions
Seaweed-silver combo can fight drug-resistant bacteria in biofilms
IIT-Roorkee researchers have developed a new eco-friendly nanocomposite to help fight antibiotic resistance
Technological innovation to drive healthcare interventions
Data standardisation, security and privacy protection have to be addressed and regulated before rolling out such interventions
IIT-Madras researchers develop new technique to help avoid sudden power shutdowns
The new technique works by making it easier to monitor levels of pollution deposits in power transmission networks
Climate change pushed Indus Valley migrants west to east: Study
The research found new evidence at two sites in the Great Rann of Kutch and Thar desert to come to this conclusion
This silk protein can help make beauty and skincare products
Scientists have discovered that a protein produced by silkworms can be used to develop a range of beauty and skincare products
A paper sensor that can detect freshness of milk
IIT Guwahati scientists develop a new detection kit that could make testing freshness of milk easy and fast
Lasers add zing to alignment systmes
Indian engineers have developed a laser-based alignment system, which have the high level of precision essential for installing sophisticated …
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Poor air quality a major cause of premature deaths
A study conducted 11 north Indian cities says that annual premature mortality rate linked to air pollution ranges from 150-300 people per 1 lakh …
Here is how forecast of extreme rainfall events can be improved
By adding quantitative precipitation forecasting to IMD forecasts, there can be more reliable extreme event forecasts
Correction pen is new tool to make cheap diagnostic kits
The pen, used to mask typos, helped researchers overcome the challenges associated with using paper in diagnostic tests
This biosensor attached to your phone can sniff bacteria
IIT-Delhi researchers have developed a biosensor and an app that can be used for bacterial detection
Surprise discovery for Indian scientists: nanosheets can also act as chemical reagents
Team from IIT Gandhinagar discovers that boron-rich nanosheets are chemical reagents too, with potential applications in energy storage devices …
Scientists reveal what makes human cells maintain calcium equilibrium
The new found role of a membrane protein in maintaining cellular calcium levels may help probe diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson’s and …
Researchers use metamaterials to enhance detection of defects in large structures
Metamaterials are artificially crafted materials with unique internal microstructures that give them properties not found in nature