The Challenge seeks to harness the entrepreneurial potential of the waste management sector in...
WhatsApp incubator to help build health solutions in India
The 10 selected organisations will be guided through a design thinking-led process.
Ocean resources key to India’s future economy: Govt
Metals such as nickel and cobalt play an important role in promoting renewable energy technologies.
Assistive tools, technologies for elderly and specially-abled...
A wearable rehabilitation band with real-time monitoring and feedback is being developed.
SWADESH, is world’s first brain imaging data system
SWADESH is the first large-scale multimodal neuroimaging database designed specifically for Indian...
Crypto assets big threat to people, climate: Swedish authorities
Bitcoin and Ethereum, together use around twice as much electricity in one year as the whole of...
India’s digital ecosystem offers model for developing...
India offers important lessons for understanding and adapting development models.
Stomach cancer atlas maps path to better treatment
The atlas provides, at the level of single cells, new insights into how gastric cancers progress.
Govt extends funding for climate research, forecasts, warnings
The scheme will provide improved weather, climate, ocean forecast and services.
Banning all cryptos will promote non-state players
A smartly regulated crypto assets business will protect investors, say industry groups.
India launches global platform to tackle antimicrobial resistance
The new platform called `India AMR Innovation Hub (IAIH)' is a unique convergent think tank.
New wearable device to detect and reverse opioid overdose
The device, developed by a team at the University of Washington, can sense when a person stops...
Robots now wipe tables, sort trash, open doors at Google offices
Google is operating a fleet of 100 robot prototypes that are autonomously performing a range of...
Wearable tech can reveal your performance at work
Researchers built mobile sensing machine learning (ML) models to accurately predict job performance...
Moving beyond toilets to faecal sludge management
National Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (NFSSM) Alliance has launched a comprehensive...
US FDA authorises VR treatment for chronic lower back pain
The therapy, called EaseVRx, is intended for at-home self-use.
Most popular password in India is ‘password’, not...
Other common passwords people use in India are "iloveyou", "krishna", "sairam" and "omsairam"...
Google Maps can warn you about crowded places
To help users find their way around large buildings, the company is also expanding the Directory...
AI, the new frontier in climate change risk assessment
The scientific community in recent years has started testing new methodological approaches.
Crypto cartels mushroom in India, millions at risk
India has recently seen a spurt in the popularity of crypto exchanges and platforms in recent...
Climate change may force planes to fly higher: study
The research draws on decades of weather balloon observations and specialised satellite...
Esri India launches new mapping platform
Esri India has launched ArcGIS Platform as-a-service (PaaS) that includes maps and location tools.
Google flood forecasting system now live in entire India
The tech giant recently also launched the Google Flood Hub to make flood data even more hyper-local.
US joins International Solar Alliance
US joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as the 101st member country, a development...
Fitbit rolls out ECG, blood glucose tracking tool in India
Fitbit users living with diabetes, will be able to use a new blood glucose tracking tool.
Gates Foundation commits $7mn for Covid genome research
Initial focus areas will include data science, such as mathematical modeling to inform national...
New tech can help achieve net zero emissions: Microsoft
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to decarbonisation.
Oil companies plan EV charging push at pumps
IndianOil will install EV charging facilities at 10,000 fuel stations over the next three years.
ICMR, IITs join hands for medical device, diagnostics innovation
The setting-up of the 'ICMR at IITs' will bridge the gap in the technology development and...
European Union to launch satellites to monitor emissions
The satellites will measure concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere.
Facebook to shut down facial recognition feature
This change will represent one of the largest shifts in facial recognition usage in the...
End-user spend on Public Cloud in India to reach $7.3bn in 2022
Public Cloud growth continues to be driven by organisations that want to modernise their IT.
FB researchers develop softer skin, fingertips for sensitive...
'ReSkin' is a new open source touch-sensing "skin" created by Meta AI.
Apple bringing car crash detection tool to iPhone
It remains to be seen how accurately Apple will be able to detect car crashes, let alone people...
UPI transactions crosses $100 bn for 1st time in October
Currently, PhonePe, Google Pay and Paytm are the leaders in the digital payments space.
India launches ‘Climate Equity Monitor’ on first day...
India launched an online dashboard for assessing, at the international level, equity in climate...
CSIR develops indigenous mechanized scavenging system
The mechanised system is economical and is an important vehicle in Swachh Bharat Mission.
What is the right age for social media?
Social media sites all require a minimum age of 13 to register, but the reality is that many users...
Agri tech transforming Indian agriculture
The Biotech-KISAN is a scientist-farmer partnership scheme was launched in 2017 for agriculture...
Alliance of universities for climate action, achieving net-zero...
The World Alliance of Universities on Carbon Neutrality (WAUCN) forms a worldwide partnership of...
Brain implant helps blind woman to see simple shapes
Gomez, a former science teacher, wore eyeglasses equipped with a miniature video camera and...
Protocol to address loopholes in EV charging developed
Popularising Electric Vehicles (EVs) are part of India's focus on renewable energy policy.