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Health

New blood test can detect early-stage bowel cancer

May 19, 2022

The blood test also means people will be able to avoid more invasive tests.

Innovation

400 GIS based maps already prepared under GatiShakti Plan

May 19, 2022

It would help solve the problem of haphazard development of infrastructure in the country.

Civic Tech

Swiping Right on Tech Policy: An assessment of aspirations

May 19, 2022

Extensive support was shown towards sharing personal data to support government schemes.

Innovation

TN bets big on drone for agri operations

May 18, 2022

The state is also planning to introduce new courses in drone technology.

Health

UK doctors to spot breast cancer spread using magnetic marker...

May 18, 2022

The magnetic liquid tracer - Magtrace - is a non-radioactive dark brown liquid.

Civic Tech

India slides on overall fixed broadband speed indicators

May 18, 2022

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore led the mobile broadband and fixed broadband...

Health

Tiny bots can deep clean teeth: Study

May 17, 2022

The team was able to manipulate the magnetic field to make the surface of the nanobots generate...

Energy • Environment

Israel to test floating sun-tracking system to generate clean...

May 17, 2022

This system is designed to move and track the sun while floating on reservoir water.

Environment

‘Smart traffic systems can save tonnes of CO2...

May 17, 2022

Reducing congestion through optimised traffic control will be the main influencing factor.

Innovation

India to develop Real Time Crop forecasting (RTCF) system

April 27, 2022

Agriculture ministry has laid increased emphasis on digitalisation of agriculture.

Health

AI may detect earliest signs of pancreatic cancer

April 26, 2022

The findings, may help prevent death through early detection.

Health

Machine learning can lead brain injury patients to life-saving...

April 26, 2022

The advanced machine-learning algorithm can analyze brain scans and relevant clinical data

Environment • Innovation

Rise in satellites threatening orbital space around Earth:...

April 25, 2022

The rise in the number of satellites is polluting the night sky for astronomers and stargazers.

Innovation

MoU between CSIR and iCreate to harness India’s tech strength

April 25, 2022

iCreate will also leverage its deep industry connections and market linkages.

Civic Tech

Tech led governance has plugged delivery loopholes

April 25, 2022

India has the potential to become a $1 trillion digital economy by 2025.

Innovation

Google, nurture.farm to develop cheap methods to measure soil...

April 23, 2022

Soil health is key for crop yield and productivity.

Health

New lab grown mini heart chamber help speed disease cures

April 23, 2022

The device could give researchers a more accurate view of how the organ works.

Environment

India-first Google Search air quality feature now available in US

April 21, 2022

Users can now search for queries like "air quality in Brooklyn" or air quality in Boston.

Health

IIT Madras develops VR tools to tackle newborn deaths in India

April 21, 2022

Using these technologies, the researchers aim to train the health workers.

Energy • Environment

TN: Solar panels on govt office rooftops to generate 10 MW power

April 21, 2022

The estimated cost of the project is Rs 50 crore.

Energy • Environment

Hero Electric, Bolt to set up 50K EV charging stations across...

April 20, 2022

Subscription-based plans will be announced for Hero Electric riders to ease their usage.

Innovation

Rajasthan becomes first state to install L-Route server

April 19, 2022

The general public in the state, the industry will no longer have to face any disruption.

Environment

Climate Asia to be one-stop platform on climate change

April 18, 2022

Led by the industry, it is being touted as a one stop, go-to platform for everything climate.

Energy

Indian renewable energy sector will be highly leveraged: Report

April 18, 2022

Receivables will remain stretched for the industry.

Environment

US researchers build nationwide maps of bird species

April 16, 2022

In North America, 3 billion birds have been lost since 1970.

Innovation

‘India is lacking in awareness about suitable tech...

April 16, 2022

After unlocking of space Sector for private players, innovative Start-Ups are coming in a big way.

Environment

Mercedes-Benz EV threatens Tesla with record 1,000 KM on single...

April 15, 2022

It is the longest-ever distance covered by an EV on a single charge to date.

Health

NHA seeks tech providers for digital health network

April 15, 2022

It is an open call inviting all interested parties to contribute to the Unified Health Interface...

Innovation

First comprehensive map of human blood stem cell developed

April 14, 2022

Blood stem cells, have the ability to make unlimited copies of themselves.

Environment

Intel aims net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040

April 14, 2022

Intel plans to achieve 100 per cent renewable electricity use across its global operations.

Environment • Innovation

Sensor-based irrigation system to save water installed in Goa

April 14, 2022

The irrigation system is controlled by the app in a manner that moisture values.

Energy • Environment

IIT Guwahati, NTPC develop energy efficient tech for CO2 capture

April 12, 2022

The technology also has the potential to save a lot of foreign exchange.

Innovation

Newly patented diagnostic tool to boost shrimp cultivation

April 12, 2022

This high value super-food is susceptible to a wide range of viral and bacterial pathogens.

Energy

Hero Electric, ElectricPe join hands for EV charging network

April 12, 2022

The collaboration entails Hero Electric riders to access ElectricPe's charging network.

Civic Tech

UPI usage pretty dismal in rural India: Report

April 11, 2022

Nearly 40 per cent of rural consumers are unaware of UPI and digital payments.

Civic Tech

E-governance to drive digital ID users’ number to cross 6...

April 11, 2022

Governments issuing digital identity documents must work with verification vendors.

Health

Fitbit gets US FDA approval for AFib detection

April 11, 2022

AFib is a form of irregular heart rhythm that affects nearly 33.5 million people globally.

Health

New cheap, smartphone tech to detect Dengue

April 10, 2022

The new test kit is easily portable and can also be cheaply mass produced.

Innovation

Indian student researchers develop device to check backflow...

April 10, 2022

The device will automatically lock the output pipe after the stipulated amount of medicine

Health

Now a thirty second test for Covid

April 9, 2022

The hand-held apparatus is powered by a 9-volt battery and uses an inexpensive test strip.

Innovation

IIT launches indigenously polycentric prosthetic knee

April 9, 2022

Indigenously developed Kadam is affordable and at the same time, of high quality.

Energy

T-Hub’s new programme to upskill students for EV industry

April 9, 2022

The participants will also receive access to T-Hub's growing pool of mentors.

Environment

NASA finds novel ways to track climate change

April 7, 2022

Over the past three years, GEDI has taken billions of laser measurements of vegetation around the...

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  • Second edition of TheTechForGood awards announces...
  • AI tech helps blind kids to make friends, build...
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  • Google launches anti-harassment filter to help women...
  • Single test for over 50 genetic diseases to make...
  • Twitter expands its Birdwatch fact-checking pilot in...
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