DBT launches Mission COVID Suraksha Program

DBT launches Mission COVID Suraksha Program

03-09-2021 

Efforts are being made to increase investments in research & development and manufacturing of COVID-19 Vaccines. 

These move is part of initiative undertaken by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science &…

Future of Earthquake Resistant Multi-Storey Buildings-Thermocol

Future of Earthquake Resistant Multi-Storey Buildings-Thermocol

24-08-2021 

Thermocol could be the material of the future for construction of earthquake-resistant buildings, with thermal insulation and could also save energy required to develop construction materials.

Researchers at IIT Roorkee have found that thermocol…

'Yuktdhara' launched to facilitate planning of new MGNREGA assets using Remote Sensing & GIS Based Info

'Yuktdhara' launched to facilitate planning of new MGNREGA assets using Remote Sensing & GIS Based Info

24-08-2021 

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Science and Technology; Ministry of Earth Sciences and Union Minister of State for Prime Minister's Office; Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic…

Rain, lightening strikes produce a bountiful harvest of mushrooms, think Adivasis

Rain, lightening strikes produce a bountiful harvest of mushrooms, think Adivasis

08-08-2021 

After nightlong rainfall and thunderstorm on any day during the peak of monsoon, a peculiar sight is generally observed in rural Jharkhand. 

Adults and children alike walk around. Each of them with an umbrella and a small bag in their…

'Space Tourism: The Next Frontier'

'Space Tourism: The Next Frontier'

29-07-2021 

Tourism goes to space.No joke this. This was the subject of debate across the world. 

Even in India,thevNehru Science Centre, Mumbai, in association with the Aeronautical Society of India, Mumbai Branch had organised an online lecture…

Indian scientists discover mechanism to self-repair damaged space craft

Indian scientists discover mechanism to self-repair damaged space craft

25-07-2021 

New materials may soon make it possible for damaged electronic components, such as in space crafts, to mend themselves. The materials recently developed by scientists can repair their own mechanical damages with the electrical charges generated by…

Top story New Low Cost Electrical Contact Material Device Developed

Top story New Low Cost Electrical Contact Material Device Developed

21-07-2021 

  • Stable at high temperature
  • Thermostatic material can generate electricity by using temperature difference between its two sides
  • Device can also function as a small heat pump

Researchers have developed a new low-cost…

Scientists Develop Novel & Cheap 3D Robotic Motion Phantom

Scientists Develop Novel & Cheap 3D Robotic Motion Phantom

20-07-2021 

Facts are as follows:

  • Presently under final testing, equipment is aligned with ‘Make in India’ Initiative 
  • Developed by a group of scientists indigenously;  the 3D platform is cost effective

Doctors…

Indian Scientists Track Behaviour of Intestinal Bacteria

Indian Scientists Track Behaviour of Intestinal Bacteria

15-07-2021 

The mystery of how does the bacterial resident of the human intestine, the E-coli move towards or away from chemicals---a phenomenon called chemotaxis, has intrigued scientists for a long time. E.coli bacteria show chemotaxis in response to different…

Follow five-fold strategy of Test-Track-Treat-Vaccinate and COVID Appropriate Behaviour, Centre directs States

Follow five-fold strategy of Test-Track-Treat-Vaccinate and COVID Appropriate Behaviour, Centre directs States

10-07-2021 

Union Home Secretary chaired a meeting here today to review the steps taken by State Governments for checking the spread of COVID-19 in Hill Stations and Tourist locations.

During the meeting, the overall management of COVID-19 situation and…