What is the News? A US intelligence officer on an Indian trip last month has reported symptoms of Havana Syndrome. This is the first instance of the phenomenon being reported in India, at least on record, and could have diplomatic implications. What is Havana Syndrome? Havana Syndrome refers to a set of mental health symptoms… Continue reading Explained: CIA officer on India trip reports Havana Syndrome; what is known about its symptoms and causes so far
Category: Factly: Science and Technology
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Researchers develop super-hydrophobic cotton for oil-spill cleanup
What is the news? Recently, researchers of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, have developed a new class of super-hydrophobic cotton composite with Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) that promise marine oil-spill clean-up in near future. What are the features of the new cotton material developed? First, this is a novel, highly porous and water-repellent super-hydrophobic cotton composite material containing… Continue reading Researchers develop super-hydrophobic cotton for oil-spill cleanup
New research: Scientists attempt to turn edible plants into vaccines
What is the News? Scientists and Researchers at the University of California are studying whether they can turn edible plants like lettuce into mRNA vaccine factories. What is the purpose of the project? The project aims to demonstrate whether they can convert plants like spinach and lettuce into mRNA vaccine factories. What is the key… Continue reading New research: Scientists attempt to turn edible plants into vaccines
A new method developed to convert poultry feather & wool waste to animal feed & fertilizer
What is the News? Scientists from the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) have developed an innovative way to convert keratin waste into fertiliser and animal feeds. What is Keratin Waste? Keratin waste is generated from human hair, poultry feather waste and wool. India generates a huge amount of keratin waste each year. These wastes… Continue reading A new method developed to convert poultry feather & wool waste to animal feed & fertilizer
Low carbon bricks developed using construction and demolition waste for energy-efficient walling envelopes
What is the News? Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science(IISc) have developed an energy-efficient carbon brick called ‘Low-C Bricks’. What are Low-C Bricks? Low-C Bricks are low carbon bricks developed using construction and demolition waste (CDW) and alkali-activated binders. These bricks do not require high-temperature firing. They also avoid the use of high-energy materials… Continue reading Low carbon bricks developed using construction and demolition waste for energy-efficient walling envelopes
Israeli firm unveils armed robot to patrol volatile borders
What is the News? Israel Aerospace Industries has launched a remote-controlled armed robot named “REX MKII”. About REX MKII REX MKII is a remote-controlled armed robot that can patrol battle zones, track infiltrators and open fire. It is operated by an electronic tablet and can be equipped with two machine guns, cameras and sensors.… Continue reading Israeli firm unveils armed robot to patrol volatile borders
New research: Tech based on CRISPR to control growth of mosquitoes
What is the News? Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have created a new system named precision-guided Sterile Insect Technique(pgSIT) that restrains populations of mosquitoes. What is the Sterile Insect Technique? Source: IAEA The sterile insect technique is a method of biological insect control whereby overwhelming numbers of sterile insects are released into… Continue reading New research: Tech based on CRISPR to control growth of mosquitoes
Saline gargle RT-PCR test tech transferred to MSME Ministry
What is the News? The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute(NEERI) has transferred the indigenously-developed saline gargle RT-PCR technique to the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises(MSME). About Saline gargle RT-PCR Technique Saline gargle RT-PCR is a technique that will be used for testing Covid-19 samples. Developed by: National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI). How… Continue reading Saline gargle RT-PCR test tech transferred to MSME Ministry
LCA-Mk2 to roll out next year, first flight in 2023, says scientist
What is the News? The preliminary design for the Light Combat Aircraft(LCA)-Mk2 and the fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) has been completed. About LCA-Mk2 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Mk2 is a single-engine multirole fighter aircraft designed by Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Payload Capacity: It is a 1,350 mm longer… Continue reading LCA-Mk2 to roll out next year, first flight in 2023, says scientist
Indian Scientists Develop Noise Control Panels Inspired by Beehives
What is the News? An Indian researcher has fabricated paper honeycomb and stronger polymer honeycomb structure as sound-absorbing panels that dissipate acoustic energy to low-frequency ranges. Significance of this research: Many traditional materials have been found to be good at controlling higher frequencies, but not at lower frequency ranges. However, natural beehives have been found… Continue reading Indian Scientists Develop Noise Control Panels Inspired by Beehives
