Odisha biotechnology policy, 2024
The government of Odisha has approved the Biotechnology Policy 2024 to create a flourishing ecosystem for the biotech industry. This will further promote higher education, research & infrastructure development
Science And Technology
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Solar Impulse: Zero-fuel plane makes forced Japan landing
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes reports as Solar Impulse 2 makes an unscheduled landing in Japan Solar Impulse, the zero-fuel aeroplane, has landed in Japan after being forced to abort a Pacific crossing due to
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New “Designer” Energy Storage Breakthrough Packs 3 Football Fields Into 1 Ounce of Carbon
Lithium-ion technology is still the gold standard for energy storage as demonstrated by the popularity of the new Powerwall battery, Tesla Energy’s much-publicized foray into Li-ion energy storage for
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Ancient DNA May Reveal How the Environment Impacted Past Human Populations
Ancient DNA may shed some light on how past environments impacted ancient human populations. Researchers have found that epigenetic marks on DNA can be detected in a large number of ancient human remains.
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Solar aircraft to be flown across the Pacific in world record bid
Longest solo plane flight in history will be attempted in Solar Impulse II aircraft powered by nothing but sunlight A Swiss pilot and his craft powered by nothing but sunlight will launch an attempt
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India Closer to Developing Its Own Space Shuttle
Officially known as the reusable launch vehicle (RLV-TD), it is undergoing final preparations at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram. Its primary role will be to reduce the cost of access
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The military spy turned sustainability warrior- drones have come of age
Drones have come a long way, from their military origins as sinister hardware for spying and remote warfare to their more recent use by conservation charities monitoring whaling ships and rare bird nests.
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GE Launches Digital Wind Farm To Make Renewables More Efficient
Multinational company GE announced the launch of its new Digital Wind Farm on Tuesday, “a dynamic, connected, and adaptable wind energy ecosystem” intended to boost a wind farm’s energy production by 20%.
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Asphalt mix made with recycled printer toner paves way for eco-friendly roads
A new, more environmentally friendly asphalt mix containing recycled printer toner is being used on Sydney’s roads. The technology is the world’s first commercial use for toner waste, and was first
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The turbines WITHOUT blades: Firm unveils radical 'pole' design that claims to be quieter and safer than traditional wind farms
Today’s wind turbines have colossal blades that spin at speeds of more than 200mph (320 km/h). While some might consider them majestic structures, others argue they are a threat to bird life and a noisy
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Nonphotosynthetic pigments as potential biosignatures
<p>Previous work on possible surface reflectance biosignatures for Earth-like planets has typically focused on analogues to spectral features produced by photosynthetic organisms on Earth, such as the