Astrology workshop at IISc stands cancelled
The pushback against the two-day astrology workshop to be held at IISc on November 25 and 26, 2017 was swift
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IIT Madras develops extremely water-repellent coating
The superhydrophobic coating exhibits a water contact angle of more than 160 degrees. It has high mechanical durability and chemical stability,
Read MoreNovel inhibitor to combat kala-azar identified
A FDA-approved molecule identified through structure-based drug designing methodology has been found to be effective against kala-azar. In vitro studies show the
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Alas, astrology workshop to be held at IISc in November
It was not a question of whether but when a scientific institution would hold a conference, meeting or workshop on
Read MoreSome Indian cities cooler than surrounding areas during summer days
More than 60% of the total 89 urban areas are 1-5 degree C cooler than their surrounding non-urban areas during
Read MoreOrganic near-infrared filter developed by NIIST researchers
The filter allows only near-infrared light to pass through by completely absorbing ultraviolet and visible light. The filter, which has
Read MoreIIT Hyderabad uses activated jamun powder to remove fluoride from drinking water
After two hours of contact time, the activated jamun powder was able to reduce the fluoride content of Nalgonda groundwater
Read MoreIIT teams use plant extract, heat to kill skin cancer cells
On being irradiated with near infrared light the dye gets heated up and facilitates the release of the extract from
Read MoreAt 2.51 million, India ranks number one in pollution deaths
Pollution has been responsible for most non-communicable disease deaths — heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). With 2.51
Read MoreIIT teams use elevated enzyme in cancer cells for diagnosis
Cancer cells can be distinguished from normal cells by the colour of the emission. The presence of yellow emission indicates
Read MoreCDFD researchers find common genetic variants for skin colour in Indians
People in south India have darker skin as reflected in the higher mean melanin index of 48 compared with those
Read MoreIISER Bhopal team’s new strategies to fight breast cancer
BORIS gene depletion and inhibition of DNA methylation starved the cancer cells of energy as it led to decreased glucose
Read MoreIISc team designs a nanomaterial to treat Parkinson’s
A metal oxide nanomaterial capable of mimicking all three major cellular antioxidant enzymes that control the level of reactive oxygen
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