New method can produce designer hydrogels
New Delhi, 04 February 2019 (India Science Wire):A team of scientists at the Bengaluru-based Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have developed a new technique that promises to produce hydrogels that could be used for a variety of applications
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New material from silk protein and silver nanoparticles may make implants safe
Faridabad, 01 February 2019 (India Science Wire): A scaffold made from silk protein fibroin and silver nanoparticles has been found to have antimicrobial properties and may have application as a biomaterial for implants.
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20 popular science films awarded at 9th science film festival
New Delhi, 01 February 2019 (India Science Wire): The ninth National Science Film Festival organized by Vigyan Prasar concluded on 31st January at Chandigarh University with presentation of 22 awards to the winners in 4 different categories of popular science and health film making.
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New study says haze may be contributing to warming in South Asia
New Delhi, 01 February 2019 (India Science Wire): The haze over the national capital and Northwest India seen during winters is not only causing problems to people on the ground but also impacting atmospheric climate.
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How will global warming affect El Niño in the 21st Century?
New Delhi, 30 January (India Science Wire): IEl Niño remains the largest climate phenomenon that occurs frequently producing droughts, floods, wildfires, dust and snow storms, fish kill, and even elevated risks of civil conflicts.
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Government hikes emoluments of research scholars
New Delhi, 30 January 2019 (India Science Wire): The Department of Science and Technology today issued the much awaited order hiking the emoluments of Research Fellows and Research Associates. The hikes range from 24 per cent to 35 per cent.
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Scientists synthesize new compound to fight stomach infections
New Delhi, 30 January (India Science Wire): Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar have synthesized a new compound that may help treat stomach infections caused by common bacteria, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).
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Biodegradable film developed from whey, isabgol and lotus stem starch
New Delhi, 29 January 2019 (India Science Wire): Indian researchers have developed a biodegradable film using lotus stem starch, whey protein concentrate, and psyllium husk that has high structural integrity and low solubility.
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स्टार्च, छाछ और ईसबगोल से बनी ईको-फ्रेंडली पैकेजिंग झिल्ली
फरीदाबाद, 29 जनवरी (इंडिया साइंस वायर):भारतीय शोधकर्ताओं ने कमल के तने के स्टार्च, दही के पानी के संकेंद्रित प्रोटीन और ईसबगोल को मिलाकर जैविक रूप से अपघटित होने में सक्षम झिल्ली विकसित की है।
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Researchers identify missing element in monsoon forecast model
New Delhi, 28 January 2019 (India Science Wire) : A group of researchers has identified a missing element that is critical in forecast of rainfall over central parts of India during summer monsoon.
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Big Data may help get new clues to Alzheimer's
New Delhi, 27 January (India Science Wire): Despite rapid developments in medicine, early detection of neurodegenerative disorders remains a challenge.
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चंडीगढ़ में शुरू हुआ 9वां राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान फिल्म उत्सव
नई दिल्ली, 27 जनवरी (इंडिया साइंस वायर) : फिल्मों के जरिये समाज में वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण को प्रोत्साहित करने और विज्ञान को जन-जन तक पहुंचाने के उद्देश्य के साथ 9वां राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान फिल्म उत्सव चडीगढ़ यूनिवर्सिटी में शुरू हो गया है।
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Snakebite: a public health problem you don’t hear of
New Delhi, 24 January (India Science Wire): Nitrogen pollution is an emerging environmental problem linked with air pollution, biodiversity loss, pollution of rivers and seas and ozone depletion.
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UK to support nitrogen research in India
New Delhi, 24 January (India Science Wire): Nitrogen pollution is an emerging environmental problem linked with air pollution, biodiversity loss, pollution of rivers and seas and ozone depletion.
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