San Francisco: The Breakthrough Prize Foundation announced nine recipients of the 2019 Breakthrough Prize in recognition of their important achievements in the fields of fundamental physics, life sciences and mathematics. The Foundation will award a total of $21 million to the nine winners. It is considered the most generous science[Read More…]
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Modi wants scientists to spend time with students
Imphal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged scientists “to spend 100 hours a year” with school students to teach them various aspects of science. Modi made the remarks after inaugurating the five-day Indian Science Congress at the Manipur University here. “I appeal to the scientists to spend at least[Read More…]
NASA drone race: Human pilot emerges faster than AI
In a drone race that pitted a world-class pilot against Artificial Intelligence (AI), the human pilot emerged faster although the AI flew the drone more smoothly and consistently, NASA scientists have announced. The scientists raced drones controlled by AI against a professional human pilot on October 12 to put their[Read More…]
Scientists predict bigger earthquakes in 2018
The world could see an increase in the number of strong earthquakes in 2018 and the next few years due to periodic slowing of the Earth’s rotation, scientists have warned. There is a clear correlation between the speed of the earth’s rotation and global earthquake activity, said Roger Bilham of[Read More…]
‘Intellectual suit’ to detect health status of a person
A group of Chinese scientists have developed an intellectual suit, which is fitted with large-area textile sensors that can detect temperature, ph levels, pressure and other indicators showing the health status of a person. At the third International Conference on Nanoenergy and Nanosystems in Beijing, Wang Zhonglin, an academician of[Read More…]
Short power nap can boost creativity, health of employees
A 20-minute power nap in the afternoon is great for employees as it boosts creativity and problem-solving ability, as per a new study. According to scientists from the University of Leeds in England, the short-period nap could also lessen the risks of diabetes, heart problems, and depression. Such problems occur[Read More…]
Bengaluru may give first indigenous jet engine to India
India may add another feather in its hat as a Bengaluru based company is very close to give India its first indigenous jet engine. Poeir Jets Private Limited, an R&D firm under the city-based Intech DMLS, has earmarked Rs 20 crore for the project, of which about Rs 9 crore[Read More…]
Scientists discover a new human organ ‘Mesentery’ in digestive system
A new human organ has been recently found by the Irish scientists that have existed in the digestive system for hundreds of years now. Termed as the ‘mesentery’, the organ links the intestine to the abdomen. For hundreds of years, it’s been seen a fragmented structure made up of numerous[Read More…]
New and accurate method for detecting melanoma skin cancer
By combining imagining with digital analysis and machine learning, researchers have developed by an automated technology to help physicians detect melanoma at its early stages. Melanoma can be hard to detect and diagnose. As the skin cancer can start by being a mere mole which later turns out to be[Read More…]
Breakthrough! Scientists create USB device for HIV test
Scientists at Imperial College London and spinout company DNA Electronics have developed a USB stick-based test to measure levels of HIV in the blood that produces results less than half an hour. The computer plug-in needs a single drop of blood to conduct the test and transmit the results to[Read More…]
2 Indian-American scientists get prestigious MacArthur Fellowship
2 Indian-Americans scientists Manu Prakash and Subhash Khot, alumunus of Indian Institiute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and Bombay respectively are among among 23 scientists who have won this year’s prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. The fellowship, also known as ‘genius grant’ is given to those who show exceptional creativity in their respective[Read More…]