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  Scientists now detect microplastics in lungs after cosmetics, blood

  Science | April 10, 2022 14:52 IST

  Micro-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 | February 27, 2022 23:05 IST

  Speaking 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 | June 14, 2021 11:24 IST

  Early 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 | June 09, 2021 17:21 IST

  The 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

  June 08, 2021 13:18 IST

  The 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 16:52 IST

  Concerned 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 21:40 IST

  Drugs 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 | February 13, 2021 9:43 IST

  Gautam 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 | February 08, 2021 10:44 IST

  A 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 | January 04, 2021 20:40 IST

  Central 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 | December 31, 2020 18:51 IST

  IMD 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 | December 04, 2020 17:52 IST

  On 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 | November 27, 2020 22:54 IST

  Iranian 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 | November 24, 2020 17:40 IST

  Cyclone 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 | November 14, 2020 19:13 IST

  At 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 | August 28, 2020 9:35 IST

  Scientists 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 | August 12, 2020 11:42 IST

  Today 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 | August 08, 2020 19:33 IST

  Coastal 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 | June 01, 2020 11:26 IST

  A 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. 

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  Ludhiana scientists develop low-cost 'touch-free' hand sanitiser, disinfection system

  News | May 30, 2020 16:26 IST

  Scientists at ICAR-CIPHET (Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology) in Ludhiana claim that they have designed two low-cost machines, one touch-free hand sanitiser dispenser to sanitise hand