New Delhi, December 01, 2022: Astronomers tracking the constellation Ophiuchus have spotted a recurrent nova system (a transient astronomical event that causes the sudden appearance of a bright, apparently “new” star that slowly fades over weeks or months) approximately 5,000 light-years away. Their study of data from the outburst of the star called RS Ophiuchi detected on August 8, 2021, which […]
Category: Technology
New study on behaviour of charged particles in a magnetic field under ultra-cold temperatures can help control noise in quantum technology
New Delhi, November 30, 2022: A new study conducted by Bengaluru-based scientists has thrown fresh light on how a charged particle in contact with an environment in the presence of a magnetic field behaves when it is subjected to ultra-cold temperatures. Scientists involved in the study have said that the latest findings could deepen existing knowledge […]
Graphene-stabilised tunable photonic crystal can make more durable and better reflective display and lasers devices
New Delhi, November 26, 2022: A soft tunable photonic crystal with enhanced thermal stability and optical purity developed by researchers that reflects vivid colours in the visible spectrum has potential applications in making more durable and better reflective displays and laser devices. Photonic crystal is optical nanostructures in which the refractive index changes periodically. This affects the propagation of […]
Certain mangrove species in east coast and west coast of India is likely to reduce and shift landward
New Delhi, November 25, 2022: Certain mangrove species in Chilika and Sundarbans along the east coast and Dwarka and Porbandar along the west coast of India is likely to reduce and shift landward by 2070 due to decline in suitable habitats in response to precipitation and sea level changes, said a study based on a prediction […]
Nanoparticles: Emerging trends in human health and Environment
New Delhi, November 17, 2022: As part of the ongoing Govt of India initiative “Azadi ka Amrit Mahatosav”, the Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IJBB), CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR), New Delhi, has brought out its November 2022 issue as a special issue on the theme, “Nanoparticles: Emerging trends in […]
New technique for efficient fabrication of liquid crystal display devices with lowered cost
New Delhi, November 16, 2022: A new easier technique for manufacturing liquid crystal display has been developed, which can reduce the cost of the devices. An essential requirement of liquid crystal devices (LCDs) is the unidirectional planar alignment of the constituent liquid crystals (LC) over large areas. Although the conventional polymer rubbing method yields quality […]
CRISPR gene-editing possible in temperature sensitive organisms, plants, crop varieties
New Delhi, November 13, 2022: The CRISPR gene-editing technology that received the Nobel Prize in 2020 has witnessed a new height. Indian scientists have demonstrated for the first time that the associated Cas9 enzyme, which acts as molecular scissors to cut DNA at a location specified by a guide RNA, can bind to and cut the target […]
An indigenous technology from IIT Madras can now produce new-generation superabrasive tools
New Delhi, November 12, 2022: A newly developed technology can now produce new-generation multi-point/single-layer superabrasive tools for advanced grinding applications to meet high productivity and energy-efficient material removal requirements. The tools produced also have enhanced tool life. Grinding industries have aired their voices for developing advanced superabrasive cBN/diamond tools that meet high productivity and energy-efficient material […]
Tech for retrofitting non-earthquake-resistant buildings can prevent major damage in old settlements
New Delhi, November 04, 2022:Researchers have found a solution for retrofitting old non-earthquake-resistant buildings with a technology that can prevent major damage to such buildings from earthquake without compromising on their strength. The technology called semi-confined unreinforced brick masonry (SC-URBM) can resolve the problem of spread of settlements in earthquake-prone areas with constructions that have […]