CSIR-NEERI tested over 3000 COVID-19 samples
New Delhi, June 23, 2020 (India Science Wire) The COVID-19 testing facility has become operational at CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) from April 2020.
CDRI suspends hands-on skill development training program due to COVID-19
New Delhi, June 22, 2020 (India Science Wire) Although India is slowly unlocking itself, COVID-19 continues to hamper certain activities.
Researchers Develop COVID-19 Predictive Model for Decision-making
New Delhi, June 22, 2020 (India Science Wire) In a recent study, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, has developed a system that helps in predicting the spread of COVID-19.
Nanomaterials as broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents
New Delhi, June 22, 2020 (India Science Wire) In a significant breakthrough in the battle against antibiotic resistance, a research team from the IISc has synthesized a nanomaterial that mimics an enzyme and disintegrates the cell membranes of a range of disease-causing bacteria.
Role of ancient algae in building a healthy global marine ecosystem
New Delhi, June 22, 2020 (India Science Wire) A study of a microscopic ancient marine algae (Coccolithophores) led by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) has found that there is a decrease in the concentration of oceanic calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the Southern Indian ocean.
Scientists Show Ways to Improve Efficacy of Anti-Cancer Treatments
New Delhi, June 22, 2020 (India Science Wire) Researchers of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have shown ways in which traditional cancer therapies can be made more effective.
दुनिया जब आकाश में देखेगी ‘रिंग ऑफ फायर’!
नई दिल्ली, जून 20, 2020 (इंडिया साइंस वायर) एक दुर्लभ खगोलीय घटना, वलयाकार सूर्य ग्रहण, जिसे लोकप्रिय रूप से 'रिंग ऑफ फायर' ग्रहण भी कहा जा रहा है, रविवार 21 जून 2020 को दुनिया इसका गवाह बनेगी।
NRDC licenses manufacturing know-how of NavRakshak to MSMEs
New Delhi, June 19, 2020 (India Science Wire) The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) has licensed the manufacturing know-how of NavRakshak, a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Suit, to five companies in the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector.
दूरदराज क्षेत्रों में कोविड-19 के परीक्षण के लिए नई मोबाइल लैब
नई दिल्ली, जून 19, 2020 (इंडिया साइंस वायर) कोरोना वायरस के बढ़ते मामलों के बीच, विशेष रूप से देश के दूरदराज के भागों में कोविड-19 के संदिग्ध लोगों के परीक्षण में तेजी लाने का प्रयास तेज किया जा रहा है।
Solstice ring of fire solar eclipse, June 21, 2020
New Delhi, June 19, 2020 (India Science Wire) A rare celestial event, annular solar eclipse, popularly called as ring of fire eclipse will be visible this Sunday.
व्यावसायिक उत्पादन के लिए हस्तांतरित की गई नौसेना के पीपीई सूट की तकनीक
नई दिल्ली, जून 19, 2020 (इंडिया साइंस वायर) भारतीय नौसेना के मुंबई स्थित आईएनएचएस अस्विनी अस्पताल से संबद्ध इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ नेवल मेडिसिन के नवाचार प्रकोष्ठ द्वारा विकसित नवरक्षक नामक पीपीई सूट के विनिर्माण की तकनीकी जानकारी का लाइसेंस पाँच सूक्ष्म व लघु उद्यमों को व्यावसायिक उत्पादन के लिए सौंप दिया गया है।
Strategic partnership between UN’s World Food Programme and IIT Delhi
New Delhi, June 19, 2020 (India Science Wire) The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) India and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi join hands to develop innovative solutions for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Government's food safety nets through operations research.
Eco-friendly Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles from Antarctic Bacteria for Therapeutic Use
New Delhi, June 19, 2020 (India Science Wire) The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) and the Goa University (GU) have successfully synthesized gold nanoparticles (GNPs) using psychrotolerant Antarctic bacteria through a non-toxic, low-cost, and eco-friendly way.
CFTRI sends ready-to-eat food to Amphan-affected areas
New Delhi, June 18, 2020 (India Science Wire) The Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) Mysuru, sent ready-to-eat, instant food mixes, easy cooking and bakery products for distribution among the victims of the recent Amphan Cyclone.
Use mobile devices for remote healthcare consultations, say experts
New Delhi, June 18, 2020 (India Science Wire) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have shown that simple copper-coated jute beads are highly effective in protecting water and preventing microbial contamination.
New mobile lab launched to expand COVID-19 testing in remote areas
New Delhi, June 18, 2020 (India Science Wire) Amidst ever-increasing cases of coronavirus, efforts are being made to speed up testing of suspects of COVID-19 carriers, especially in the interior parts of the country.
