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2021: Articles & Blogs

1. serb-and-ge-india-announce-collaboration-promoting-advanced-technology-research
2. indian-scientists-discover-materials-self-repair-mechanical-damages
3. Country needs to harness atmosphere of optimism created by science & use technology to pole-vault present and future challenges: Experts
4. Gold nano-biocomposite with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory property synthesized using onion peel
5. New electrical contact material for thermoelectric devices to improve electricity generation from temperature difference in the device
6. 3D robotic platform that can simulate human lung motion during breathing can deliver focused radiation to cancer patients
7. Automated train toilet sewerage disposal system could be a cost-effective alternative to bio-toilets
8. Astronomers find a group of appearing and disappearing stars
9. Scientists track behavior of intestinal bacteria in response to chemical stimuli
10. Indian stem cell & developmental biologist part of WHO advisory committee on human genome editing
11. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh asks DST to set up a world class Indias first National S&T Research University
12. BRICS countries agree to STI led BRICS Innovation Cooperation Action Plan proposed by India
13. National hackathon organised by IIT Madras & Sony India encourages citizens to come up with solutions using IoT Sensor Board
14. Rare superluminous supernova shining with borrowed energy source spotted with the 3.6m DOT facility
15. Inspire faculty fellow’s study on metabolic reprogramming and psychosocial stress correlative with breast cancer-related fatigue
16. INST steering ahead with nanoscience and technology-based breakthroughs
17. DST INSPIRE fellow developing biomaterials for bone tissue regeneration
18. New solar thermal components testing facility at Hyderabad can help India’s growing solar sector
19. Wealth from Waste: Spent catalyst from industry can be an efficient catalyst for batteries
20. Supervised mindfulness meditation benefits patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment & early Alzheimer’s disease 
21. Excess irrigation over northern India shifting monsoons towards northwest risking agriculture
22. Team India 2021 wins 9 Grand Awards and 8 Special Awards at Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
23. Male Asian elephant’s association with each other depends on their age and presence of females
24. Role of women in leading scientific research increasing
25. Robust, mobile OxyJani can cater to acute & chronic oxygen needs at grassroots level
26. Role of data in preserving the Himalayan Natural Resource highlighted at WIHG 54th Foundation day celebration
27. Rebel behaviour of highest energy afterglow of a Gamma-Ray Burst detected in space may help probe stellar evolution
28. Black carbon could lead to premature mortality: study
29. SERB-DST partners with Intel India to launch first-of-its-kind initiative to advance deep tech-based research in India
30. Study indicates association of cloud bursts with forest fires
31. Electrically configured nanochannels eliminating unwanted energy can revolutionize on-chip data communication and processing in
32. More than 40 percent of Kumaun Himalaya is susceptible to permanent displacement in case of major earthquake
33. BRICS STI Funding focuses on Interdisciplinary Research R&D'
34. Cost-effective, bio-compatible nanogenerators can harvest electricity from vibrations for optoelectronics, self-powered devices
35. ARCI develops cost-effective catalysts for metal-air battery
36. An earthquake of high magnitude likely in Himachal Pradesh in future: Study
37. BRICS nations agree on innovation co-operation
38. River runoff, glacier melt and seasonality of flow in rivers projected to increase in future
39. Researchers developed mathematical metrics to quantify and measure the correctness of performance of yoga asanas
40. Scientists trace the mystery behind abundances of heavy metals in oldest metal-poor stars
41. DST promotes a scientific approach to Yoga on 7th International Yoga Day
42. A novel technology for coating carbon on lithium metal oxide electrode, can double battery life
43. Sea water desalination through solar thermal forward osmosis brings relief to drought prone Tamil Nadu village
44. Researchers find Therapeutic Effects of Yoga in Depression
45. S&T can address challenges like urbanization, health, agriculture and environment by taking them up locally: Secretary DSIR at WIGH
46. Climate change to increase sea level in Lakshadweep Islands, will affect airport & residential areas: Study
47. New Software helps identify patients likely to require ventilator support thus detecting emergency & ICU needs early
48. Journey of Women Scientists: From Break in Career to become Patent Professionals
49. Pune based start-up all set to bring non-toxic, gentler, long lasting hand sanitiser to the market
50. Study Explored Benefits of Yoga in Chronic Low Back Pain
51. Space-time induces neutrino oscillations
52. Cold desert Ladakh was actively flooding during the post-glacial warming: Study
53. Researchers find an improved method of imaging objects through fog
54. IGSTC Industrial Fellowship launched to support young Indian researchers for industrial exposure at German industries and industrial R&D institutions
55. Cryo-EM facilities can help research in structural biology, enzymology & drug discovery to combat new & emerging diseases
56. 850 oxygen plants being set up in various districts of country: Secretary DRDO
57. Cancer causing virus affects the glial cells in central nervous system: Study by DST supported FIST facility
58. New waste water treatment technology can reduce costs for low and medium scale enterprises
59. Aerosol particles below 3 nm which can reach sizes having climatic impacts, formed frequently in urban locations in India
60. 3-D seismic data can help apprehend precursors of marine geohazards from interactions between seabed & marine sediments
61. Three Indian S&T led enterprises selected for joint R&D and technology transfer with Russia
62. Instrumentation facility at IISc Bangalore can accurately trace toxic metals at very low concentrations
63. Indigenously designed & manufactured high purity oxygen concentrator being supplied to Indian hospitals
64. Novel technique could help detect tropical cyclones for Bay of Bengal Basin earlier than satellites
65. A new study will help accurate estimation of black carbon over the Himalaya, a key contributor to global warming & improve weather & climate predictions
66. New eco-friendly process enhances fatigue life of aluminium alloy used in aerospace components
67. Participants from across the country participate in World Environment Day celebrations held at WIHG
68. DST supported climate change research being strengthened to prepare country for future
69. Researchers track reason behind decline in star formation activity 8 billion years ago
70. Nanorod based oxygen sensor working at room temperature can save lives in places like underground mines, higher altitudes
71. Anomalously large abundance of lithium in low mass red giants traced to He-flashing phase of 2 million years
72. National Innovation Foundation India drives grassroot innovation movement in the country
73. Modern technology and Indian traditional knowledge combine to bring safe & healthy drinking water
74. A new AI-driven platform will facilitate early-COVID interventions over Whatsapp
75. Scientists develop efficient Artificial Synaptic Network that Mimics Human Brain
76. DST supported SAIF facility at Panjab University partners with Molekule, USA, to donate air purification units to hospitals in India
77. High Performance Computing (HPC) and Information Communication Technologies (ICT) discussed at BRICS Working Group Meeting
78. Low-chilling apple variety developed by Himachal farmer spreads far & wide
79. A natural dye extract may protect our eyes from harmful laser
80. TDB supported science-based startups play critical role in combating COVID 19
81. Dignitaries underline necessity of focusing on sunrise sectors in a post COVID world with science, technology and innovation
82. DST supported disinfection system makes N95 Masks, PPE, medical gear reusable and reduces excessive COVID 19 bio-medical waste generation
83. BRICS meeting deliberated on emerging issues in Biotechnology and Biomedicine
84. Bharat Ratna Professor Rao receives the Eni International Award for Research in Energy Frontiers
85. Students from universities all over India attend ARIES Training School in Observational Astronomy
86. Importance of nature and culture-based solutions for biodiversity conservation discussed on International Day of Biological Diversity
87. Recycling Carbon technology by Bangalore startup receives TDB National Award 2021
88. Three-dimensional distribution of molecular & atomic hydrogen in galaxies can give clues to star formation and galaxy evolution
89. Government invites R&D proposals on Critical Components and Innovations in Oxygen Concentrators
90. DST funded start-ups Electrochemical ELISA test would help rapid & accurate estimation of total antibody concentration of COVID 19
91. BRICS countries underline importance of enhancing collaboration among astronomers
92. DST to support startups offering suitable indigenous solutions & products to tackle second COVID wave
93. Theory by Indian Scientists to shed light on mystery behind complex phenomena in Plasma-- the fourth state of matter
94. India highlights efforts in preventing spread of coronavirus at roundtable on using STI for SDG on good health & well-being
95. DST institute TIFAC suggests integrated COVID 19 Command Centre
96. Machine learning helps pick out stars in a crowd
97. DST institute develops new multiplex RT-PCR kit with novel gene targets to facilitate detection across various mutant strains of COVID 19
98. Scientists develop magnetometer for low cost, reliable & real-time measurements of magnetic fields
99. DST supported startup develops affordable test kits for early diagnosis of Covid-19 in rural & resource constraint areas
100. Centres housing major analytical instruments set up to increase access to research & testing facilities
101. nnovative, Low Cost charging infrastructure to accelerate the adoption of EVs Indian Standards for Low-cost AC Charge Point (LAC) to be released
102. National Technology Day celebrations highlight surge in entrepreneurship spirit for cost effective tech
103. Experts Stakeholders discuss COVID Resurgence S&T Perspective
104. India-UK virtual summit strengthens STI cooperation
105. Biodegradable yoga mat developed by 6 young girls from Assam may save lakes from water hyacinth menace
106. Cosmic rays propagating through Milky Way interact with matter producing excess antimatter counterpart of electron
107. New high-yielding and pest-resistant variety of soybean can help boost countrywide production
108. Study by Indian Astronomers provides clues to explosion mechanism of supernovae that are key measure of cosmological distances
109. Integrated Solar Dryer and Pyrolysis pilot plant will help smart cities transform urban organic waste into biochar& energy
110. Community service centre to make data from India first solar space mission accessible for analysis
111. Cost-Effective & efficient technology for recycling Aluminium scraps developed
112. Dignitaries highlight the need to firm up future technologies to tackle upcoming challenges
113. Experts from India & Japan discussed collaborations for innovations on Hydrogen based technologies
114. Experts discuss recent innovations trends adopted in decarbonisation and promotion of Hydrogen based technologies
115. Satellite-based real-time monitoring of Himalayan glacial catchments can strengthen early flood warning & minimize disaster risk
116. National climate vulnerability assessment identifies eight eastern states as highly vulnerable
117. National level climate vulnerability assessment report to be released
118. Punjab new nutrient rich crop & vegetable varieties can cater to nutritional needs of the country
119. New electronic nose with biodegradable polymer and monomer can detect hydrogen sulphide from sewers
120. Nine teams of scientists from India & Sri Lanka to research on subjects ranging from food technology to communications technology
121. Scientists discover the farthest Gamma-ray emitting active galaxy with narrow emission lines
122. NMSHE ICAR Team awarded for agricultural information dissemination in Leh
123. SwarnaJayanti Fellow to explore the signatures of New Physics in Neutrino experiments
124. Non-uniformity of Himalayas foresees significantly large earthquake events
125. A millet de-huller brings fortunes through value-added products in rural Uttarakhand
126. Dozen rare quadruply imaged quasars discovered can help determine expansion rate of the universe
127. INYAS launches multipronged nationwide mass awareness campaign to bust myths about Covid 19 vaccination programme
128. Supernova explosion traced to one of the hottest kind of stars
129. India emerging a leader in supercomputing
130. Kota farmer develops mango variety that bears fruits round the year
131. Self-propelled railway track scavenging vehicle can replace manual scavenging
132. New clue about how particles self-assemble can pave the way for understanding dynamics in living cells
133. National workshop to discuss long standing scientific problems in observational astronomy
134. Novel technique for tracking solar eruptions that disrupt space weather to be used in India first solar mission
135. INSPIRE Faculty fellow modifying tiny dots for fabricating optical materials useful for optical sensors, light-emitting purposes, energy conversion & composites
136. Dignitaries underlined the need to understand and control data at DST Golden Jubilee Discourse Series
137. A women-led startup develops deep-tech for reliable low-cost internet services to rural areas
138. IIA explores stellar mysteries over 75 years
139. Startups can learn from experience and wisdom: DST Secretary
140. Third phase of Indian Beamline for Materials Research in Japan initiated focusing on industrial application research
141. Woman scientist credited for making important contributions in the field of female reproduction receives SERB Women Excellence award
142. Dignitaries highlight problems related to water and climate change on World Water Day
143. Liberalised geospatial policy & space-based remote sensing policies to do wonders for country
144. SERB Women Excellence Awardees work has potential to discover resistance-free membrane-centric drugs for infectious diseases
145. Scientists deliberate on possibilities, challenges & scope of AI technologies at the launch of USIAI
146. US India Artificial Intelligence (USIAI) Initiative launched
147. Researcher working on low-cost smart nano devices for detection of disease receives SERB Women Excellence Award
148. Artificial photosynthesis to provide solutions for carbon capture and conversion
149. New wearable sensors capable of monitoring biomarkers from sweat can obviate necessity of invasive tests for monitoring health
150. Possible origin of winds from black hole accretion discs probed
151. New multifunctional heat sinks can dissipate heat from mechanical devices more efficiently
152. New state of the materials discovered that can lead to better, tunable, controllable quantum technologies
153. DST Secretary encourages young scientists to take risks & do profound science
154. Scientists develop molecular sensor that will aid identifying new drugs of therapeutic value
155. Classification method based on Deep Learning (DL) network, for evaluation of hormone status, can predict progression of breast cancer
156. Women leaders deliberate on various policies and best practices to promote women in S&T
157. Women achievers from India & Japan stress on determination & patience in overcoming challenges
158. Youth need to focus on innovation & on creating new jobs: DST Secretary
159. Experts highlight need to address challenges faced by women to increase their participation in S&T
160. Women Technology Parks give wings to self-reliance dreams of rural women
161. DSTs programmes provide support for women from all walks & stages of life to boost their career in STEM fields
162. DSTs schemes encourage women to dream despite societal challenges
163. Comprehensive gateway of STI information on SERB supported projects on figure tips
164. New technology for High Electron Mobility Transistor will make India self-reliant in power transistor technology
165. India Science Research Fellowship (ISRF) 2021 announced
166. IIG focuses on new methods of predicting earthquakes, magnetic anomaly maps, predicting state of ionosphere
167. Thought leaders, scientists & industry leaders offer insights on using glue grant to develop education hub
168. Metal rich environment crucial for light giant planets, but not necessary for heavy giant ones
169. Technologies offer innovative solutions to water-related problems like clean drinking water & flood management
170. PSA highlights need for increasing opportunity of knowledge generation at the WIHG celebration of NSD
171. Scholars deliver talk on range of topics on NSD celebration of ARCI
172. NSD special lecture harps on the use of S&T to keep people safe, jobs safe & economy safe
173. Dr Harsh Vardhan awards science communicators, women scientists on National Science Day
174. Indian and Brazilian S&T Ministers discuss collaborations in range of areas like health, AI, Environment
175. Science & Technology Policies to immensely contribute India become Atmanirbhar: DST Secretary
176. Farmers in Himachal Pradesh find new hope in aromatic plants & scientific beekeeping
177. Scientists develop high-resolution platform to detect the effect of prolonged alcohol exposure on Red Blood Cells
178. 'Made in India' spectrograph, commissioned on Devasthal Optical Telescope, can locate faint light from distant celestial objects
179. Liberalization of geospatial policies will boost innovation in the sector: DST Secretary
180. New molecule developed could be potential drug candidate for the treatment of Alzheimer's
181. Stakeholders discuss the implications & implementation of the Guidelines for acquiring & producing Geo-Spatial Data and Geo-Spatial Data Services including Maps
182. Experts discuss role of emergent electromagnetic phenomena in designer thin films heterostructures & hybrids of quantum materials
183. 12 companies selected for the prestigious National Technology Awards 2020 for commercialization of innovative indigenous technologies
184. New material found can efficiently convert waste heat to electricity to power small home equipment & vehicles
185. Scientist from IIT Kanpur develops washable adhesive and related products
186. India-EU Joint Committee on S&T Cooperation creates action-oriented agenda focusing on ICT, resource efficiency & electric mobility
187. India emerges key mover of global S&T partnerships
188. New platform to measure DNA modifications can have potential application in early detection of Cancer, Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s
189. Guidelines for acquiring and disseminating geo-spatial data to make maps & relevant data accessible
190. Budget announces several initiatives to boost S&T in the country
191. Hope shines among the flood-hit farmers of Gorakhpur
192. SERB announces Women Excellence Award 2021 on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
193. PSA calls for unlocking entrepreneurship in design, training youth in machine learning at TIFAC foundation day
194. Technologies that can benefit the circular economy & negotiate the future necessary for Atmanirbharata: Experts
195. Vigyan Jyoti programme spreads to 100 districts in 2nd phase initiated on International Day of Women & Girls in Science
196. Cultural changes, connect of invention & innovation ecosystem can unlock self-reliance potential
197. Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Digitized Data probes Suns rotation over the Century, paving way to predict solar cycles
198. Experts to discuss research related to heterostructure engineering for quantum materials & devices
199. Indian astronomers detect huge optical flare in one of the oldest astronomic objects
200. Paper-based sensors developed by IIT Madras can detect Antimicrobial Resistance and related pollutants easily
201. New material that can tune electromagnetic (EM) waves to scatter in one direction useful for thin-film solar cells
202. Study shows significant reduction of heavy metal pollution during COVID-19 pandemic
203. Students, teachers, principals participated in initiation of engage with science
204. Engineering of carbon nanotubes and their applications discussed at webinar
205. SNBNCBS makes notable research progress in computational materials science, quantum science, astronomy, gravitational physics and advanced materials
206. Innovative ideas of women entrepreneurs all set to make the new normal a better one
207. Women weavers from Dudhwa Tiger Reserve profit from technological interventions for their looms
208. Science attaches, science diplomats & representatives of foreign missions in India discussed shaping of STIP
209. Integrating concepts at the intersection of algebra & geometry could provide better machine learning algorithms
210. Experts highlight consultation process that went into drafting of comprehensive STIP
211. A boost to technologies that pole-vaults to the future & connects the past
212. Experts from central region discussed indigenization of technology, patent and IP rules for grassroot innovators at STIP consultation
213. Scientists find geological evidence of eastern Himalaya earthquake recorded in history
214. India's Top Thought Leaders provide their vision and ideas on draft STIP
215. FISTAB S&T advisory board meeting highlights need for focusing on supporting interdisciplinary problems & translational research
216. Indian scientific diaspora discussed open science policy, opportunities for innovators, young researchers at the STIP post-draft consultation
217. Experts highlight the need for strengthening centre-state cooperation, developing researchers network at state level
218. New ant species discovered from Kerala named after JNCASR researcher, evolutionary biologist
219. Innovative low-cost intervention tackles water supply challenges in Maharashtra towns
220. AstroSat's Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope spots rare ultraviolet-bright stars in a massive intriguing cosmic dinosaur in the Milky Way
221. Scientists develop gold microstructure substrate with tunable wettability useful in water transportation & self-cleaning
222. New findings on conjectures used in number theory with significance in cryptography on the cards
223. DST INSPIRE faculty from Chennai working on alternative anti-cancer therapy using transgenic zebrafish
224. Technology Transfer Agreements to bring countrys first indigenous device for correcting ballooning of brain arteries & device for healing of heart hole
225. INSPIRE Faculty fellows engineering of heat-tolerant variety with increase in grain yield may improve wheat productivity
226. Scientists found clue to anomalous behaviour of self-propelled particles like fish schools & flocking birds
227. Mathematical model provides roadmap to steer between damage to life & economy in a pandemic like COVID 19
228. Ultra-high mobility electron gas produced can increase information transfer speed & data storage density in quantum devices
229. New technology can make power generation from waste steam more efficient
230. Liquid crystal-nanoparticle composites with nanoparticles synthesized from biowaste can reduce power consumption of display devices
231. Draft 5th National Science, Technology & Innovation Policy guided by self-reliance vision to position India among top 3 scientific superpowers
232. Plans afoot to increase interaction between journalists and scientists: DST Secretary

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