A recent Lancet study has shed light on a concerning trend in Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) risk factors among Indians. A study has revealed that the risk factors for CVD have increased among disadvantaged groups, such as poor individuals, while remaining stable or even decreasing among wealthier individuals. The study found that the prevalence of CVD […]
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Despite women accounting for 44 percent of postgraduates and Ph.D. holders in STEM fields, their representation in the Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) workforce remains low, at just 13.9 percent. While the number of female students in STEM has risen, their participation in the workforce remains low shows a UNESCO report. Experts say that STEM […]
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Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) conducted ‘Zero Shadow Day’ outreach programme. Over 100 people participated in the ‘Zero Shadow Day’ outreach programme held by IIA on April 25. Several people who are interested in astrophysics visited IIA to learn about this natural phenomenon. Despite a school holiday, teachers along with the students interested in astrophysics […]
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JN Planetarium in the city pulled no stops to observe the phenomenon. A tall stick placed at the centre of a platform was the centre of attention. Everyone was gathered around it and watched it with bated breath. As the sun moved across the horizon, the shadow of the stick kept getting shorter and shorter […]
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Experts to push for comprehensive mental health data in the upcoming National Family Health Survey, the NFHS-6. Insufficient data on mental health in the country has made it difficult for experts and health officials to understand the magnitude of the mental health issues among people. It also hinders the implementation of proper policies that will […]
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India’s Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning industry faces talent shortage despite ranking second globally. As India’s technology industry continues to grow at a rapid pace, there is one significant challenge that stands in the way of the country’s progress. A report from Nasscom shows that there is a massive talent shortage in the Artificial Intelligence […]
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Researchers have used ‘memristors’ components that can simultaneously store data and perform computing while using only 9 percent of the physical footprint. Researchers from the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed an energy-efficient computing platform that promises to build faster and more energy efficient next-generation […]
Continue ReadingYounger population is driving the start-up growth in India. Young entrepreneurs are basing their innovations around healthcare and agriculture. VisionTech Fest of 2022 presented many innovative ideas such as drone monitors for coconut farming. Another one had an idea about a skin disease detection app that can currently detect 13 skin diseases and suggest remedies. […]
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Female sterilization has increased by 9 percent in the state while male falls to zero. A report by National Family Health Survey suggests, vasectomies went from 0.2 percent in 2016 to zero in 2021. While, tubectomies saw an increase from 48.6 percent to 57.5 percent in five years. Dr Aarti Kulkarni a Gynaecologist said that […]
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Researchers at the IISc have found ways to convert bio hazardous plastic waste into LEDs. A research scholar at the Department of Instrumentation and Applied Physics of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has recently developed a method to convert bio hazardous plastic waste to white Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that can contribute to artificial […]
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