IIT Ropar Unveils New Bluetooth System

The Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub (AWaDH) at IIT Ropar revealed a new Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Gateway and Node System, which is part of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), funded by the Government of India. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Google Unveils Revolutionary Quantum Chip ‘Willow’

Google has launched its latest quantum chip, Willow, an advancement in quantum computing technology. Willow can solve complex problems in mere minutes and in contrast, the fastest supercomputer would take an unfathomable 10 septillion years for the same task, showcasing ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Innovative Hydrogen Fuel Production Using Water and Sunlight

Researchers in Japan have made strides in hydrogen fuel production, which utilizes water and sunlight and employs a special reactor with photocatalytic sheets, to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. This innovation aims to create renewable hydrogen fuel and ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Breakthrough in Waste Heat Energy Conversion

Researchers have developed a new material that transforms waste heat into energy and uses fere-crystals with twisted layers. The material boasts a high thermoelectric figure of merit, exceeding 2, effectively capturing waste heat from various sources. About Ferecrystals Ferecrystals are ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India’s First Hyperloop Test Track Completed at IIT Madras

IIT Madras has completed a 410-meter Hyperloop test track, which was announced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The project involves collaboration between the Railways, IIT Madras’ Avishkar Hyperloop team, and TuTr, a startup from IIT Madras. Hyperloop Technology Overview ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

New Damselfish Species Discovered in Maldives

A team of scientists has identified a new damselfish species, that occurred near the Maldives, published in the journal ZooKeys. It marks the importance of deep-sea coral reefs, which are often overlooked. Discovery Details The new species is named Chromis ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

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New Treatment for Crohn’s Disease

Recent research marks the potential of filgotinib for treating Crohn’s disease, published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, examined filgotinib’s safety and efficacy. Crohn’s disease leads to chronic inflammation in the digestive system. Current therapies often fall short due to ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India Internet Governance Forum 2024

The India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) 2024 is scheduled for December 9-10, 2024, at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center in New Delhi. The event is supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Internet Exchange ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs