Weeds to Increase with Climate Change
2018-02-03
Weeds are a persistent problem for farmers. A recent assessment by the Directorate of Weed Research shows that India loses crops worth $ 11 billion every year to these farmContinue Reading
5 EV Wireless Charging Myths Busted
2018-01-31
Alex Gruzen, the CEO of WiTricity, is as passionate about wireless charging as Elon Musk is about electric cars. Here Alex is busting the five myths about wireless charging thatContinue Reading
6 Reasons Your Next Car Should Be Electric
2018-01-31
1. Fun: Electric vehicle motors provide more torque and instant acceleration at any speed than internal combustion engines. 2. Save Money: Over 10 years, owning an electric car will saveContinue Reading
Super-Hydrophobic Coating for Self-Cleaning
2018-01-20
Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati have provided a strategy for self-healing and super-hydrophobic coating which might simplify the process of protecting surfaces from water. The finding has been reportedContinue Reading
E-waste contaminating Delhi’s groundwater and Soil
2018-01-20
Krishna Vihar houses unorganised e-waste handling and dumping units and is dotted with recycling units that release their hazardous effluents, including heavy metals, directly into open lands. Widespread use ofContinue Reading
Indian scientists develop Mercury-free Lamp for Water Purifiers
2018-01-18
The use of ultraviolet lamps in water purifiers is common but the presence of mercury in these lamps could be potentially hazardous. Now a group of Indian scientists have developedContinue Reading
Economical Green Fuel from Hydrogen Gas -A new Approach
2018-01-13
Hydrogen is considered one of the best sources of green energy. But economic production and storage remain major challenges in propagating this green fuel. Scientists believe that developing specific catalystsContinue Reading
Bio-Cleaning Pesticide Residues from Food and Environment
2018-01-12
Persistent use of chemical pesticides to increase crop productivity has led to their accumulation in soil, water, and even food. Now a group of researchers from Pune have isolated anContinue Reading