Category: Factly: Science and Technology

News: Recently, scientists found a green way to recycle toxic perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs). About Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs) A perovskite solar cell is one that includes a perovskite-structured compound, most commonly a hybrid organic-inorganic lead or tin halide-based material, as the light-harvesting active layer. A perovskite is a material (first… Continue reading Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs)

News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in a study using its satellites has estimated the total wheat production from eight major wheat growing States of India. Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP). About Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP) It is a semi-automated and scalable framework which enables the near… Continue reading Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)

News- The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have initiated a pilot project to explore the implementation of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology across the State. About Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) refers to a system where electric vehicles (EVs) are capable of sending electricity back to the power… Continue reading Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology

News- Researchers have evaluated the real-time Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (rt-LAMP) method for the early and accurate detection of tuberculosis (TB). rt-LAMP Assay for Tuberculosis Diagnosis. About rt-LAMP Assay rt-LAMP (Real-time Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification) is a molecular diagnostic test that enables the rapid detection of TB DNA. It uses a one-step DNA amplification process, capable of… Continue reading rt-LAMP Assay for Tuberculosis Diagnosis

News: Startup QNu Labs launches world’s 1st unique platform Q-Shield empowering enterprises to protect critical infrastructure. Q-Shield Platform. About Q-Shield Platform It is a comprehensive cryptography management platform designed to secure critical infrastructure against future quantum threats. Developed by: QNu Labs, incubated at IIT Madras Research Park (2016) and one of the startups selected by… Continue reading Q-Shield Platform

News: Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its first-ever global guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of meningitis. About Meningitis Meningitis is a serious medical condition involving an infection and inflammation of the meninges, which are the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. These membranes are called meninges. Caused by: It can… Continue reading Meningitis

News- Recently, Google launched its seventh generation TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) named Ironwood. About Ironwood Seventh-Generation TPU: Ironwood is Google’s latest Tensor Processing Unit, specifically engineered for high-performance AI model training and inference. Optimized for Deep Learning: Designed to handle complex neural network operations and deep learning tasks with enhanced speed and efficiency. Cloud-Accessible: Once… Continue reading Ironwood TPU