Tag: Research
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Are homemade masks really helpful in preventing Covid-19 spread?
"With two or three layers, even the more permeable fabrics, such as T-shirt cloth, achieve droplet-blocking efficiency that is similar to that of a medical mask, while still maintaining comparable or better breathability."
September 19, 2020 -
Vulture-killing drug still being sold in India: Researchers
This environmental disaster caused 99.9 percent of white-rumped vultures and 97 percent of long and slender-billed vultures to be wiped out -- a staggering 40 million birds -- pushing these birds to the brink of extinction.
September 16, 2020 -
HP agri varsity gears up to meet emerging challenges
The Vice-Chancellor said that all Krishi Vigyan Kendras and Research Stations scattered all over the state will be strengthened.
September 9, 2020 -
Covid-19, 2.0
For researchers say this may mean Covid-19 “may persist in humans” and circulate “even if patients have acquired immunity via natural immunity or via vaccination”. If this is true, not even the vaccine that mankind is expending time and money on will prove to be a palliative
August 26, 2020 -
‘Latitude link’ in Coronavirus spread; new cases in India could surge: IMSC Study
More findings on the latitudinal link to the spread of the virus may also help authorities customise their response and assist in preventing its dispersion, Prof Sitabhra Sinha said.
March 22, 2020 -
‘Germany not for sale’, country’s minister says after Trump offers to buy exclusive access to Covid-19 vaccine
CureVac said in a statement Sunday that it 'abstains from commenting on speculations and rejects allegations about offers for the acquisition of the company or its technology'.
March 16, 2020 -
IIT researchers, National Council of Science Museums to work on Gandhipedia
The entire project will be done with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI), an IIT Kharagpur statement said on Friday.
November 29, 2019 -
Shoolini University Pharmacy Researchers Design pH Responsive ‘Smart Gel’
Most of the anti-cancer drugs being given are toxic. Therefore, high dose beyond a particular level is not possible.
June 7, 2019 -
7 facts to keep in mind while buying a pre-owned car
Those planning to buy a used car should consider some facts before striking the final deal
May 14, 2019 -
Treating e-cigarettes like cigarettes can misguide research, policy
When e-cigarettes were introduced, marketing campaigns suggested they could be used to curb cigarette use. But years later, this claim is still unsubstantiated
October 2, 2018 -
How baby talk words can boost infants’ language skills
They checked the speech addressed to each infant for features that characterise baby talk words.
September 4, 2018 -
Cannabidiol effective against depression
The beneficial effects were fast acting and sustained, persisting for seven days.
September 1, 2018 -
What generates pessimistic mood?
The study showed that the animals gave far more weight to the anticipated drawback of a situation than its benefit, compared to when the region was not stimulated.
August 12, 2018 -
SOA signs MoU with Aarhus varsity to develop international level research
The SOA (Deemed to be University) signed a MoU with Aarhus University in Denmark and CTIF Global Capsule (CGC), developing research activities at the international level in Information and Communication Technology, for collaboration in academics, research and faculty development. Prof. Anders Frederiksen, Professor in the Department of Business Development and Technology of Aarhus University, Prof. …
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February 9, 2018 -
Opt for ‘basic research’, Pranab urges students
He may be the former head of the Republic of India, but he is a teacher at heart. The teacher in former President Pranab Mukherjee was writ large at the first leg of ‘Pranab Sir ki Pathshala’ an initiative to stay connected with students at his residence in Delhi on Wednesday. during the event, Pranab …
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February 1, 2018 -
Empirical research required for people-centric policies: Naidu
The Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu has said that we need rigorous empirical research to make good, people-centric policies. Naidu was addressing the gathering after releasing the book ‘Staniya Svasasan Mei Addhi Aabadhi’ authored by Dr Sadhana Pandey, in New Delhi on Thursday. Naidu while quoting a report based on a sample survey …
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January 25, 2018 -
CES 2018: World’s smallest wearable device to monitor UV light exposure unveiled
Scientists have developed the world’s smallest wearable device – a wafer-thin, feather-light sensor – that can fit on a fingernail and precisely measure a person’s exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun. The broader goal is to provide a technology platform that can save lives and reduce skin cancers by allowing individuals, on a …
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January 10, 2018