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Indian origin scientist Ashutosh Tiwari discovers fast SnO conductor to replace silicon
A team of scientist in US led by an Indian-origin Ashutosh Tiwari has discovered Tin Monoxide (SnO) conductor to replace silicon. SnO is a new kind of 2D semiconducting material for electronics that opens the door for much speedier computers and ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Union Cabinet gives nod to LIGO-India mega science proposal
The Union Cabinet has approved the LIGO-India project (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory in India) proposal for research on gravitational waves. The approval coincides with the historic first time detection of gravitational waves that had opened up of a new window ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Japan launches ASTRO-H satellite to study black holes
Japan has successfully launched ASTRO-H space observation satellite to probe mysterious black holes. The satellite was launched by H2A rocket after it had successfully lifted off at the Tanegashima Space Centre. Key facts ASTRO-H satellite has been developed by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Understanding Light Fidelity (Li-Fi) Technology
LiFi or Light Fidelity is a technology that uses light emitting diodes (LEDs) to transmit data wirelessly. It was first demonstrated at a TED talk in 2011 by German physicist Harald Haas. However, its commercial utilization has started only in ..
India’s first lightest gun Nidar launched
India’s first indigenously developed lightest revolver (gun) Nidar weighing merely 250 grams was successfully launched. It has been designed and manufactured by the state-run Rifle Factory Ishapore located in West Bengal giving boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative in small ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
For first time Scientists discover Gravitational Waves
Scientist for the first time have discovered Gravitational Waves (GW) that were hypothesised by Albert Einstein in 1916. These waves were detected by the scientists working at two LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory) facilities in United States. Key facts LIGO ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Neem extract may help treat Pancreatic Cancer: Study
A new study has claimed that a natural extract derived from the neem tree can potentially be used to treat pancreatic cancer without harming normal, healthy cells. The study was conducted by scientists from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
New species of Hydroid discovered in Red Sea
An international team of biologists have discovered a new species of hydroid polyps emitting green fluorescence in the Red Sea. These species were found during the investigations of the biodiversity of coral reefs of the archipelago Farasan south of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Paper waste turned into non-toxic green Aerogel for first time
For the first time, scientists from National University of Singapore (NUS) have successfully converted paper waste into green nontoxic cellulose aerogels. Aerogels are among the lightest solid materials in the world and are also one of the finest insulation materials ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
India becomes Associate Member of European Molecular Biology Organisation
India officially became the Associate Member State of European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO). In this regard, Union Ministry of Science and Technology has signed an agreement to acquire the status of Associate Member of EMBO. India is second country outside ..