A New Nanotech Display Device for Mobiles and Laptops, SOON…
2017-11-23
In a feat comparable to the fable of blind man who carried a lame man on his back, lending him his feet and borrowing from him his eyes, researchers atContinue Reading
New technique to make Bio-diesel – a Clean Fuel – Cleaner
2017-11-16
It is possible to convert waste from agriculture, homes, and industries into biodiesel. Since it is waste that is put to good use, it is considered a clean source ofContinue Reading
New Strains of Soil Bacteria to be used for Developing Bio-pesticides
2017-11-14
Soil bacteria, Bacillus thuringiensis or Bt, became famous for its connection with genetically modified crops like Bt cotton and Bt brinjal. But it has its use in agriculture beyond GM crops. A groupContinue Reading
Gold Nanoparticles to Identify Throat Infections in Offing
2017-11-10
Indian scientists have developed new sensor-based technique for detecting the presence of S. pyogenes bacteria, the most common cause of throat infections. It is claimed to be a quick andContinue Reading
Agri-Biotech: Wild tomatoes can help in making commercial varieties disease-free
2017-11-08
From soup and salads, tomato serves as a primary ingredient in Indian food. It is nutritious, loaded with antioxidants and vitamins. But keeping tomatoes free from ‘early blight’ disease isContinue Reading
Polluted Rivers can Pollute Groundwater
2017-11-06
In December of 2015, when Chennai was flooded and people were marooned, a team of scientists from Anna University was collecting groundwater samples along the Adyar river to investigate ifContinue Reading
New technologies can help leather industry go Waterless
2017-11-04
The leather industry is on the threshold of a new path. Long vilified as one of the most polluting, it may soon see an image makeover with adoption of newContinue Reading
The “Ecological Armageddon” is Imminent- Study
2017-10-23
The amount of flying insects living in Germany has dropped precipitously over the past 25 years, according to a new study. Dozens of amateur entomologists across the country cooperated to takeContinue Reading