Posted in Health Biology Science & Technology

Food Fortification

Union Food Ministry decided to complete the third phase of universalisation of distribution of fortified rice before March 2024. The Ministry also organised a one-day National Seminar on Rice Fortification.

Fukushima
Posted in Physics Events

Fukushima

The Japanese government says treated and diluted radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant will be released into the ocean as early as August 24.

International Lunar Research Station
Posted in Space Science

International Lunar Research Station (ILRS)

Failure of Russia’s Luna-25 has brought in the discussion about International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) which is a collaborative project of Russia and China.

Acoustic Side Channel Attacks
Posted in ICT

Acoustic Side Channel Attacks

Acoustic Side Channel Attacks are increasing – use of AI deep learning can now be used to crack passwords by analysing keyboard strokes  

Ambrosia Beetle and Vehicle Fires
Posted in Science & Technology Species in news

Ambrosia Beetle and Vehicle Fires

Kerala has launched a study on the suspected role of ambrosia beetle behind bore mark on a vehicle fuel pipe causing automobile fire.

Luna-25
Posted in Space Science

Luna-25

Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into the Moon

Quantum computing
Posted in Science & Technology ICT

Quantum Computer – Terms in news

Article on Hindu about Quantum gates – the Devices that translate quantum effects to computing awesomeness

Posted in Space Science

3D Printing

India’s first 3D printed post office is now open for business in Bengaluru.

Spanish Flu Virus
Posted in Biology

H1N1 (Spanish Flu Virus)

Article in The Hindu about the story of recreation of H1N1 influenza virus which cased the deadliest pandemic (Spanish Flu of 1918) in history

Posted in S&T Schemes and Initiatives Science & Technology

National Supercomputing Mission

9 more supercomputers will be addedin addition with 18 supercomputers being deployed under the National Supercomputing Mission (NCM).

Leidenfrost effect
Posted in Science & Technology Physics

Leidenfrost effect

Article in The Hindu – Science For All | What is Leidenfrost effect?

Dengue
Posted in Biology

Dengue and Conjunctivitis

Yamuna river water that led to viral diseases (dengue and conjunctivitis) in Delhi had breached the ‘danger’ mark recently.