IIT Madras Working on Voice-based Contact-less Payment Services Which Recognises Local Indian Languages
The researchers from IIT will collaborate with members of the Mobile Payment Forum of India (MPFI) to develop voice-based solutions.
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IISc Biomarkers can Differentiate Bacterial, Viral Infections, Including Covid
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on Monday said a study has identified a set of molecular biomarkers that can be used in the differential diagnosis of acute bacterial and viral infections, including Covid-19.
These biomarkers are different messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules found in the blood; differences in their levels can detect and predict with high probability if an infection is viral or bacterial.
Scientists Develop Magnetometer for Low Cost, Reliable & Real-Time Measurements of Magnetic Fields
The hardware of digital receiver systems are built with standard silicon-based memory devices. Computer codes are implemented that make these devices perform mathematical operations on the signal they receive, enabling DRS systems to measure fundamental properties of matter like ‘Spin’. The spin of electrons determines the magnetism of most of the objects around us.
Rare Foaming Frog Resurfaces in India after 108 Years
A team of zoologists from Mizoram University’s Developmental Biology and Herpetological Laboratory spotted Doria’s foam-nesting treefrog during a nocturnal survey in the buffer area of Mizoram’s Pualreng Wildlife Sanctuary in June 2020.
Researchers Develop Algorithm for Lensless, Miniature Cameras
Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Rice University, U.S., have developed algorithms for lensless, miniature cameras. Such lensless cameras have numerous vision applications in areas such as Augmented Reality (AR)/ Virtual Reality (VR), security, smart wearables and robotics where cost, form-factor, and weight are major constraints.
Nutritional Diet for Summer Season
For summers one must make sure to include foods in daily diet that are light and easy on the stomach. These foods and drinks must be able to protect against dehydration, as well as maintain optimal levels of energy. Need of the season is to plan summer diet for the day in advance with seasonal nutritional choices and preferences.
Number of Nilgiri Tahrs Rises in Eravikulam National Park
The number of Nilgiri tahrs at Eravikulam National Park has increased from 723 to 782 this year, registering an increase of 145 new calves this season compared with 155 previous year.
India Participates in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial; Shares Plans for Research and Long-Term Cooperation in the Arctic
Dr.Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Science and Technology, Health and Family Welfare, and Earth Sciences, shared India’s vision and long-term plans for research, work, and cooperation in the Arctic region with the stakeholders. He welcomed collaborations towards strengthening observational systems and sharing of data to enhance knowledge. “India would continue to play a positive role in deepening shared understanding of the Arctic through observation, research, capacity building, as well in promoting sustainable development of the region through international cooperation”, said Dr Harsh Vardhan. He also proposed that India may be given an opportunity to host the next or future ASM.
1.48 Crore Olive Ridley Turtles Born in Odisha’s Gahirmatha Beach
A total of 1.48 crore baby turtles of the endangered Olive Ridley species have emerged out of the eggshells at the Gahirmatha beach in Odisha’s Kendrapara district, officials said on Saturday.
IIT Mandi Researchers Invent A New Technique to Detect Abnormal Brain Characteristics Associated with Ischemic Stroke
Innovators at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi have invented a method to simultaneously study the variations in nerve functions and brain blood flow associated with brain disorders such as Ischemic stroke. The invented method helps in locating and classifying damaged sites (lesions) in the brain, brought about, or leading to neurological diseases