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Merging black holes emit gravitational waves. However, the waves detected by LIGO are from black holes, which are a few tens of times heavier than the sun, and that experiment cannot detect these very large wavelengths, low-frequency…
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, via video conferencing, inaugurated the 108th Indian Science Congress. This year the congress is being organised at the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, which is also celebrating its…
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A recent study conducted by researchers from the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa, has revealed the reasons behind the lowest Antarctic Sea Ice Extent (SIE) in February 2022. They have investigated the role of…
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Indian chevrotain or mouse deer plays a significant role in the forest ecosystem as a seed disperser. Though commonly found in forested areas, the smallest wild deer has been listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act (1972) due to…
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Demand for pure drinking water has been increasing steadily for the last few decades. With technological advancements, numerous commercial water purifiers have appeared in the market. However, in an attempt to purify water, most of these…
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The exponential growth of data centres has led to huge energy consumption, resulting in power shortages worldwide. As the demand for faster and more intelligent computers and devices grow, there is an urgent need to develop alternatives to…
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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, have developed a new photovoltaic material that can generate power when irradiated with light produced in household light sources like LED or CFL. Light-induced power…
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Hydrogen-based energy is created using renewable energy instead of fossil fuels. It is seen as a viable source for a green and sustainable future. But nearly 90% of hydrogen sources are from petroleum feedstock, making it expensive. In a…
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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi have developed a method to assess the ability of buildings in the Himalayan region to withstand earthquakes. The method is simple and allows decision-makers to prioritize strengthening…
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India's new space age begins with the first-ever private rocket launch by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on Friday. Nation's first private rocket ‘Vikram-S’ is considered a turning point for…
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