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08 Dec

Researchers devise method to harvest drinking water from air

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Guwahati : It is estimated that global water consumption will increase by ≈3,800 km3/yr by 2025, and much of this water will have to be obtained from natural systems. Scientists from across the globe have been trying to tackle this crisis by pulling water out of the air. In one such attempt, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed novel materials that can efficiently harvest water from humid air. With increasing water scarcity throughout the world, there have been attempts to collect and conserve water through non-traditional means. “Such water-harvesting techniques use the concept of hydrophobicity…

07 Dec

A new thrust to the fight against antimicrobial resistance

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New Delhi, (India Science Wire): In a major boost to efforts to promote research to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), Bengaluru-based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Health Management Associates (IHMA), a global organisation that has been involved in supporting anti-infective and diagnostic development studies for over 25 years. Under the pact, C-CAMP and IHMA will jointly facilitate microbiology-related studies for clinical trials, surveillance studies, mentorship programmes and other activities with the view to promote new drug and vaccine discovery in the area of anti-infectives and foster new-age diagnostic device development…

07 Dec

Researchers propose a technique to enhance power output of piezoelectric materials

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New Delhi (India Science Wire): Indian Institute of Technology Mandi(IIT-Mandi) researchers have proposed a technique to enhance the power output of piezoelectric materials. Piezoelectric materials can be used in floor tiles to generate electricity from human walking, or on roads, where the weight from the vehicles can power road lights and signals. In their study, the researchers have numerically examined the piezoelectric materials and have proposed a new arrangement to enhance the electrical output of these materials when subjected to stress.“Piezoelectric materials can generate electrical energy when a force is applied on them, and are thus extremely useful”, explains Dr…

07 Dec

ICMR approves a simple low cost method of detecting novel coronavirus

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The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recently approved the dry swab direct RT-PCR method which is faster and more convenient than the existing gold standard Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test. The method has been devised by a team of researchers from the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB). The dry swab method is a modification of the RT-PCR test by cutting down a few steps. For RT-PCR, nasal swabs are collected and transported in a tube containing the viral transport medium (VTM) to ensure the stability of the viruses. However, the dry swab method developed by…

05 Dec

A new technique to boost rice production

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New Delhi, (India Science Wire): In a major boost to efforts to help meet the growing need for high quality hybrid rice seeds, a team of Hyderabad-based researchers has developed a new method to assess the genetic quality of the seeds that are used in their production. A hybrid seed is created by crossing two different varieties of the same plant. Hybrid seed is produced when the egg of female parent is fertilised with the pollen from another plant. In this process, it is particularly essential to ensure the genetic purity of the female parent. It is a highly tricky…

03 Dec

NEERI develops eco-friendly Phytorid Technology Sewage Treatment Plant

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New Delhi: (India Science Wire) A Niti Aayog report states that 21 major cities in India (including New Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad) are all set to run out of groundwater. India’s per capita water availability is expected to further decline to 1465 cubic metre by 2025. By 2030, the country’s water demand is projected to be twice the available supply, implying severe water scarcity for hundreds of millions of people. Given the impending water crisis, the treatment and recycling of 62 billion litres of wastewater that India produces per day could be an effective way out. The Council of…

24 Nov

Tenth edition of National Science Film Festival kicks off

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New Delhi, Nov 24 (India Science Wire): The tenth edition of prestigious science film festival got off in a virtual mode. VigyanPrasar, an autonomous agency under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, has been organizing this festival as a part of its science popularization endeavours. The festival offers a unique platform to showcase the science films made by professionals, amateur and student filmmakers under various themes. The four day long film festival was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura JishnuDevVerma on Tuesday.In his inaugural address JishnuDevVarma, said “Films being the most popular medium of communication, can…

19 Nov

EdTech Company Learning Spiral Helping in Delivering High-Stake Results

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New Delhi : Learning Spiral, one of the leading assessment conducting agencies in India was founded with a vision to provide services and solutions geared towards effective management of applicant and examination processes. With careful management and detailed planning of pre, examination day and post activities, Learning Spiral has made some remarkable changes in the ways of conducting assessments, online and offline. With tie ups with some of the top educational institutions, Learning Spiral has made a lasting impact. Smooth management, excellent services and successful implementation are amongst the reasons given by Banaras Hindu University, Forest Research Institute and Tamil…

19 Nov

Tribals celebrate Diwali along with Endress+Hauser India

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Shrivardhan, Maharashtra: To help stem the tide of COVID-19 in this most critical, fragile and burdened community, Endress+Hauser India’s MD, Kailash Desai celebrated Diwali with tribal cast villages in Shrivardhan, Maharashtra. He distributed sweets and clothes to the needy. “We have been fighting with the invisible enemy for almost a year now months now and Maharashtra has seen a spurt of cases on a daily basis. There is such rising concern about the easy spread of the virus to people in other parts of India as well. I am sure the distribution of sweets and clothes would have cheered the villagers and…

18 Nov

Masina Heart Institute introduces India’s first Portable ICU for Heart Patients Amidst COVID-19

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Mumbai: Masina Heart Institute, a venture of century old Masina Hospital known for its commitment to provide truly affordable healthcare, launched India’s first pre-fabricated transportable ICU by Philips. This is the first time in India that a transportable ICU, which is often used in disaster management, has been installed amidst the pandemic to treat critical lung and heart patients with the prevention of vulnerability of cross-infection. The set-up was inaugurated by Smt. Yamini Jadhav, MLA – Byculla and Smt. Sonam Manoj Jamsutkar – Corporator. To be used as an Advanced Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU), it is aimed towards treating patients…