New Delhi, June 03, 2023: The brightness of BL Lacertae (BL Lac), a blazar located about 950 million light years from the Earth and discovered almost a century ago has been found to have reached its maxima. Results published in the latest study, led by post-doctoral fellow Aditi Agarwal from the Raman Research Institute, an […]
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Newly synthesised biocompatible drug delivery system combined with anti-inflammatory drugs brings potential solution for rheumatoid arthritis
New Delhi, June 02, 2023: A newly synthesised biocompatible therapeutic nano-micelle drug delivery system combined with anti-inflammatory drugs has shown improved potential to cure rheumatoid arthritis at the lab level. It can help ameliorate the pain associated with the disease as well as cure the disease by restoring cartilage integrity which provides the flexibility to […]
A new photonic memory developed with multilevel capability for optoelectronic data storage applications
New Delhi, June 01, 2023: A new photonic, functional memory based on tin oxide slanted nanorod arrays in which both the optical and electrical stimuli can be used to modulate switching characteristics shows potential for developing high-density and high-efficiency computing systems. Currently, various research groups worldwide are designing and realizing non-volatile, ultrafast, reliable, functional memory […]
Smart gel-based sheet can form 3D Printed Conduit helping non-invasive nerve repair
New Delhi, May 22, 2023: A new smart gel-based sheet using three-dimensional (3D) printing technology that can self-roll into a tube during surgery to form a nerve conduit could help reduce the complexity of surgeries and aid rapid healing of nerve injuries. The gold standard for the treatment of peripheral nerve injuries is still autografts. […]
Geomagnetic pearl oscillations increase in the recovery phase of geomagnetic storms
New Delhi, May 20, 2023: Researchers have traced a very significant increase in special continuous oscillations with pearl-type structures called Geomagnetic Pc1 pearl oscillations on the surface of the Earth in the recovery phase of geomagnetic storms. This study is significant for investigating of precipitation particles during geomagnetic storms and can help us understand the […]
Metavalent chemical bond holds key to enhance the thermoelectric performance in quantum materials
New Delhi, May 15, 2023: Metavalent bonding—a new type of chemical bonding in solids, can be used to tailor the thermoelectric performance in quantum materials and efficiently convert waste heat to electricity, which could show a new direction for the country’s newly launched Quantum Mission. Generating electricity from waste heat holds an exciting prospect for […]
New way to track particles in soft colloids using optical tweezers can be applied in targeted drug delivery
New Delhi, May 13, 2023: Scientists have found a way to track minute clay particle movements within soft clay colloids using optical tweezers — the application of which in biological systems brought the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2018. This new way to track particles and manipulate them as desired can be applied in areas […]
A newly fabricated bio-electronic uric acid detecting device can be used for wearable sensors and point-of-care diagnostics
New Delhi, May 07, 2023: A new flexible bio-electronic uric acid detecting device has been fabricated that can be used for various applications such as wearable sensors and point-of-care diagnostics. It is one of the most important antioxidants that maintain blood pressure stability and reduce oxidative stress in living beings. The usual range of uric acid in blood ranges […]
AI helps improve predictability of Indian Summer Monsoons
New Delhi, May 06, 2023: A newly devised algorithm powered by Artificial Intelligence can help increase the predictability of the Indian Summer Monsoons (ISMR) 18 months ahead of the season. The algorithm called predictor discovery algorithm (PDA) made using a single ocean-related variable could facilitate skillful forecast of the ISMR in time for making effective […]
Aadhaar authentication transactions climb to 2.31 billion in March
New Delhi, May 05, 2023: Aadhaar holders have carried out nearly 2.31 billion authentication transactions in the month of March 2023, indicative of the growing usage of Aadhaar and growth of digital economy in the country. The March number is better than the February when 2.26 billion authentication transactions were carried out. While a majority […]