New Delhi, August 17, 2022: A team of scientists have deciphered the physical characteristics of a rare class of supernovae called Type Ibn Supernovae (SNe). Type Ibn supernovae are a rare class of stripped-envelope supernovae interacting with a helium-rich dense circumstellar medium (CSM). These SNe are unique and essential because they help to explore about the typical density, […]
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Biodegradable biopolymer nanocomposite that detects relative humidity can monitor packed food freshness
New Delhi, August 12, 2022: A newly developed biodegradable, biopolymer nanocomposite which can detect relative humidity can find application as smart packaging materials, especially for the food industry. The food industry has an increasing need for non-toxic, biodegradable, low-cost, and environmentally friendly material for use as packaging material to replace petroleum-based material like plastics. Besides, it […]
Study unveiling the secret of distant dwarf galaxy formation
New Delhi, August 07, 2022: Signals from the outskirts of a galaxy that is not more than 150 million years indicate formation of newer stars by the galaxies beyond their visible boundaries, according to a recent study. The research traces how these young stars, that are found in the form of star-forming complexes or clumps, […]
CO2 emissions declined in the year 2020 in Indian Aviation Sector
New Delhi, August 04, 2022: DGCA compiles CO2 emissions data based on the information received from the Indian scheduled carriers. Details of CO2 emissions from 2016 to 2020 may be seen in Annexure. The CO2 emissions increased till 2019 and declined in the year 2020. Steps to address the issue of CO2 emission include the […]
Hydrophobic ingredients, in combination with obsolete antibiotics, can counter multidrug-resistant bacteria
New Delhi, August 03, 2022: A new ingredient that can weakly perturb bacterial membrane, thus countering bacterial resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics, can help revive the efficacy of obsolete antibiotics. This strategy can combat the most critical group of bacteria enabling the existing antibiotic arsenal to be used again for complicated infections. It can […]
Covaxin can help in controlling the virus load of SARS-CoV-2 & its variants, reducing disease severity
New Delhi, July 28, 2022: Scientists have found that Covaxin, which is an inactivated whole-virion vaccine, induces robust immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 and variants of concern that persist for at least 6 months after vaccination and induces memory T cells that can respond robustly against the variants. Covaxin may help in controlling the virus load […]
New memory device with excellent switching characteristics and low-power requirements developed
New Delhi, July 27, 2022: Scientists have developed a memory device with excellent switching characteristics and low-power requirements for data storage applications. Resistive memory devices with insulating film sandwiched between electrodes can address the needs of high-performance, and high-density memories with low power requirements for data storage. They are devices with resistive switching characteristics which […]
Scientists solve the curious case of Himalayan glaciers resisting global warming
New Delhi, July 26, 2022: Researchers have taken a significant leap toward solving the mystery of why few pockets of glaciers in the Karakoram Range are resisting glacial melt due to global warming, defying the trend of glaciers losing mass across the globe, with the Himalayas being no exception. They have attributed this phenomenon called […]
New co-dopants identified can create better performing and more stable solar cells
New Delhi, July 22, 2022: Scientists have identified co-dopants that can increase the photovoltaic performance of transparent metal oxides such as ZnO, In2O3 and SnO2 thereby creating potential for more efficient, better performing and more stable solar cells. In recent years solar cell technology has achieved tremendous growth as sustainable source of energy. Energy generation and storage […]
Connecting the dots between virus infection and progress of brain cancer
New Delhi, July 21, 2022: Scientists have found that cancer-causing virus Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) can infect the neuronal cells and drive various changes in biomolecules such as fatty acids, carbohydrates, and protein components, leading to diseases of the central nervous system as well as brain cancer. EBV virus has been found to be widely present […]