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Breakthrough in Waste Heat Energy Conversion

Researchers have developed a new material that transforms waste heat into energy and uses fere-crystals with twisted layers. The material boasts a high thermoelectric figure of merit, exceeding...

December 11, 2024

India’s First Hyperloop Test Track Completed at IIT Madras

IIT Madras has completed a 410-meter Hyperloop test track, which was announced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The project involves collaboration between the Railways, IIT Madras’ Avishkar...

December 10, 2024

New Damselfish Species Discovered in Maldives

A team of scientists has identified a new damselfish species, that occurred near the Maldives, published in the journal ZooKeys. It marks the importance of deep-sea coral reefs,...

December 10, 2024

New Treatment for Crohn’s Disease

Recent research marks the potential of filgotinib for treating Crohn’s disease, published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, examined filgotinib’s safety and efficacy. Crohn’s disease leads to chronic...

December 10, 2024

India Internet Governance Forum 2024

The India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) 2024 is scheduled for December 9-10, 2024, at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center in New Delhi. The event is supported by the...

December 10, 2024

Mysterious Dark Ovals Discovered on Jupiter

Recent observations reveal intriguing features in Jupiter’s atmosphere including Earth-sized dark ovals, only visible in ultraviolet light, have been detected. These spots appear in the haze layers near...

December 9, 2024

India’s Optimal Site for Quantum Communication

Recent research identifies the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh, as the best site for transmitting quantum signals into space, which is very important for developing satellite-based quantum...

December 9, 2024

Successful Launch of Sentinel-1C Satellite

The Sentinel-1C satellite was launched successfully and took place from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, marking the return of the Vega-C rocket. The rocket had not launched commercially...

December 9, 2024

Oilfields Amendment Bill, 2024

The Rajya Sabha recently passed amendments to the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, of 1948, which marks an important step towards modernising energy policies and achieving green energy...

December 7, 2024

Google Opens Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad

Telangana has partnered with Google to establish the Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in Hyderabad, which marks India’s first GSEC and the fifth globally. The centre’s focus is...

December 6, 2024

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