ISW Desk

The Earth is warming up rapidly due to climate change which is altering the ecosystems both on land and at sea which we depend on for our food source. In a study conducted by NCCR scientists, it was examined how climate driven upwelling…
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The world was already struggling with some highly infectious diseases like tuberculosis, influenza, when COVID-19 struck. It is a highly transmissible disease and spreads within fraction of a second. Infected patient’s respiratory…
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With the ever-growing technology, cyber-attacks have become rampant. A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT Guwahati), in collaboration with scientists from the University of Pardubice, Czech Republic,…
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Science must reach to masses, but the technical language and jargons used in it make it difficult for people to understand it. The Augmenting Writing Skills for Articulating Research (AWSAR) competition, launched by the Department of…
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Accidents and mishaps on a factory floor can be prevented if the capability of the worker to respond to an emergency in real-time can be assessed. Electroencephalogram (EEG) is used to measure brain wave activity by placing sensors on the…
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The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is committed for development of affordable and effective biopharmaceutical products and services. DBT’s Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (DBT-BIRAC) is implementing the Department’s…
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While the fear of spread of novel Coronavirus has forced formal schools and colleges to operate virtually, Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA), in collaboration with Vigyan Prasar (VP) and National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT),…
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A recent study by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa, India, has pointed out that the Arctic sea ice is melting at an alarming rate especially during boreal or northern hemisphere summer. The study published in…
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Brachyuran crabs bear immense ecological and economic significance. They are not only an important source of protein but also a rich source of carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals, helping the fisheries industry to flourish.…
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Novel Coronavirus has devastated the whole world. Numerous research groups are racing against time to decode the COVID-19 virus, in order to find cures for the catastrophic pandemic. A research team from Indian Institute of Technology…
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