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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Room-temperature ferromagnetic Sr3YCo4O10+δ and carbon black reinforced polyvinylidenefluoride composites toward high performance electromagnetic interference shielding
<p>Ever since the electronic revolution, electronic devices have become an indispensable part of common man’s life. The rapid increase in the usage of such devices as well as instruments dealing
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The role of science, technology and innovation in promoting renewable energy by 2030
It is estimated that 1.1 billion people in the world today have no access to electricity. This is 14 per cent of the world’s population. Some 85 per cent of those without access to electricity live in
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China launches new BeiDou satellite
China sent a new satellite of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province at 10:41 pm Saturday. Launched on a Long March-3B carrier
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China launches new data relay satellite
China launched the first of its new-generation data relay satellites on Sunday night as part of the preparatory work for the nation's next manned space missions. The Tianlian II-01 was lifted off at
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Fish slime: An untapped source of potential new antibiotics
As current antibiotics dwindle in effectiveness against multidrug-resistant pathogens, researchers are seeking potential replacements in some unlikely places. Now a team has identified bacteria with promising
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Scientists discover potential sustainable energy technology for the household refrigerator
While many advancements have been in improving its efficiency, the refrigerator still consumes considerable amounts of energy each year. "Energy efficiency of a normal refrigerator is affected by the
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Chinese scientists develop new material for super batteries
Researchers from Tianjin University said Thursday that they had developed ultra-high-energy fluorinated carbon materials, the key technology to realizing ultra-energy storage. Fluorinated carbon is
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Tanzania urges east African countries to invest in digital health technology
Tanzanian Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday urged the East African Community (EAC) member countries to invest in digital technology to accelerate implementation of the UN Sustainable Development
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Genetic tagging may help conserve the world's wildlife
Tracking animals using DNA signatures are ideally suited to answer the pressing questions required to conserve the world's wildlife, providing benefits over invasive methods such as ear tags and collars,
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Nigerian entrepreneur makes handcrafts from water hyacinth
For many people the presence of water hyacinths in rivers and lakes is a source of concern. Not only do the hyacinths prevent sunlight from reaching other aquatic species, they also decrease water flow.