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Massive earthquakes can hit Uttarakhand, Himalayan region at any time, warns NGRI chief scientist
India | Feb 22, 2023, 08:00 PM ISTWe have a strong network of 18 seismograph stations in Uttarakhand. The region, referred to as the seismic gap between Himachal and the western part of Nepal, including Uttarakhand, is prone to earthquakes that might occur any time, the scientist said.
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Scientists now detect microplastics in lungs after cosmetics, blood
Science | Apr 10, 2022, 02:52 PM ISTMicro-plastic pollution is one of the most crucial environmental issues in recent times. The latest finding comes after two major studies, published last month, showed the presence of microplastics in cosmetic products and in human bloodstream in detectable levels.
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Over 550 scientists returned to India to pursue research in biotechnology: Centre
India | Feb 27, 2022, 11:05 PM ISTSpeaking at the 36th foundation day function of the Department of Biotechnology, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said several more scientists abroad were keen to return to benefit from the research opportunities and careers in the country.
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UK scientists develop gadget that sniffs out COVID-19
World | Jun 14, 2021, 11:24 AM ISTEarly studies by scientists at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and Durham University show that COVID-19 infection has a distinct smell, resulting from changes in the volatile organic compounds (VOC) which make up the body odour – generating an odour "fingerprint" that the sensors can detect.
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Scientists devise novel method for early detection of tropical cyclones
India | Jun 09, 2021, 05:21 PM ISTThe method aims to identify initial traces of pre-cyclonic eddy vortices in the atmospheric column, prior to satellite detection over ocean surface, and track its spatio-temporal evolution, DST said.
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Recruitment at Bureau of Indian Standards via GATE scores, pay scale less than Rs 1 lakh
Jobs | Jun 08, 2021, 01:18 PM ISTThe candidates selected will get a gross emoluments of Rs 87,525 at the time of joining. The application process will be closed on June 25 at bis.gov.in
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Maharashtra scientist's 'stem-cell' remedy kills Covid naturally
India | May 10, 2021, 04:52 PM ISTConcerned over the massive COVID-19 surge in the country, a Maharashtra researcher-cum-scientist has developed a unique stem-cell/platelet-based remedy to kill the Coronavirus "naturally, with anti-inflammatory bodies" and reduce the need for hospitalization of COVID patients by 65-75 per cent.
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DCGI approves DRDO's anti-COVID drug helpful in faster recovery
Hakikat Kya Hai | May 08, 2021, 09:40 PM ISTDrugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on May 08 approved emergency use DRDO's anti-COVID drug which the agency said will be helpful in faster recovery of hospitalised patients. While speaking to ANI, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS-DRDO) scientists spoken about drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG). The drug will be of immense benefit to the people suffering from COVID-19.
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Rs 5 lakh award for Noida cops who rescued scientist in September 2020
India | Feb 13, 2021, 09:43 AM ISTGautam Buddh Nagar police Commissioner Alok Singh on Friday handed over a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh to the police teams which had rescued a scientist who was kidnapped for a ransom of Rs 10 lakh in Noida, officials said.
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Uttarakhand: Scientists leave for Joshimath for surveillance, reconnaissance after glacier burst
India | Feb 08, 2021, 10:44 AM ISTA team of scientists, flown to Dehradun after the glacier burst in Uttarakhand, left for the Joshimath area on Monday for surveillance and reconnaissance.
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CBI charges DARE scientist, US-based company for irregularities in procurement of radar components
India | Jan 04, 2021, 08:40 PM ISTCentral Bureau of Investigation (CBI) booked Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE) scientist and US-based company, AKON Inc for alleged irregularities in purchase of 35 VCO based RF generators in connection with lab testing of various radar electronic warfare systems.
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Temperature to rise from January 2 in North India: IMD
News | Dec 31, 2020, 06:51 PM ISTIMD senior scientist, RK Jenamani informed that cold wave will continue in north India tomorrow and will decrease from January 02.
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NASA astronauts harvest first radish crop on International Space Station | Photo
Science | Dec 04, 2020, 05:52 PM ISTOn Nov. 30, 2020, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins harvested radish plants growing in the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) aboard the International Space Station.
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Iran's top scientist linked to military nuclear program 'assassinated'
World | Nov 27, 2020, 10:54 PM ISTIranian state television is reporting that a scientist that Israel has alleged led a military nuclear program in early 2000s has been "assassinated."
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Cyclone Nivar is currently 50km south-west of Chennai and is moving north-westward
News | Nov 24, 2020, 05:40 PM ISTCyclone Nivar is currently 50km south-west of Chennai and is moving north-westward, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Scientist RK Jenamani informed on November 24.
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36 IITians named in world's top 2% scientists' list by Stanford University
Career | Nov 14, 2020, 07:13 PM ISTAt least 14 scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) - Banaras Hindu University have figured among the top two per cent scientists in a global list compiled by the prestigious Standford University.
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Scientists use blood test to predict who is likely to develop psychotic disorders
News | Aug 28, 2020, 09:35 AM ISTScientists have discovered that testing the levels of certain proteins in blood samples can predict whether a person at risk of psychosis is likely to develop a psychotic disorder years later.
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11 Interesting Facts about Vikram Sarabhai — Father of India's Space Programme
Fyi | Aug 12, 2020, 11:42 AM ISTToday marks the 101st Birth Anniversary of one of the greatest scientists in the country, Vikram Sarabhai. This visionary scientist who is also known as the father of the Indian Space Program is responsible for initiating space research and nuclear power development. Sarbhai was born on August 12, 1919.
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Parts of Karnataka to experience extremely heavy rainfall: IMD Scientist
News | Aug 08, 2020, 07:33 PM ISTCoastal and South interior Karnataka likely to experience extremely heavy rainfall in next few days, said India Meteorological Department Scientist K Sathi Devi.
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Senior ICMR scientist tests positive for coronavirus
India | Jun 01, 2020, 11:26 AM ISTA senior scientist at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has tested positive for novel coronavirus following which the entire ICMR building is being sanitised, sources said.