Fish scales have a typical structure and chemistry that makes them naturally capable of repelling oil. Scientists are trying to exploit this property for developing novel materials that can findContinue Reading
Degrading air quality in metro cities is a matter of concern for public health. Massive tree plantation drives are often conducted in order to provide oxygen to choking cities. ButContinue Reading
Carbon monoxide is a major air pollutant posing threat to human health. A team of scientists led by researcher at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar have developed aContinue Reading
A public health problem in some parts of the country, filariasis is caused by parasitic worms which get deposited on skin and penetrate on their own or through openings createdContinue Reading
Photochromic materials can change colour under stimulation of light. They are of high commercial importance in the ophthalmic lens industry and in sectors like optoelectronic switching devices, data storage, andContinue Reading
Gradual change in temperature and rainfall patterns in the Darjeeling hills is beginning to affect production of the famous Darjeeling tea. The maximum temperature in Kurseong has risen by 0.51Continue Reading
Micronutrient deficiency is a major challenge in India. Agronomic fortification of food grains could be used to compensate micronutrient levels in grains but it leads to nutrient wastage as wellContinue Reading
Mobile garbage collecting and dumping device, machine for water hyacinth removal, and biodegradable plastic products for packaging, bags and disposables. These are but few of the technologies displayed at anContinue Reading
