IIT-Madras researchers develop nano-coated filter for healthcare workers treating Covid-19 patientsThis nano-coated filter media has been fabricated with a nylon-based polymer coating on cellulose paper and was developed through the elect...
06 Jul, 2020, 06.02 PM IST
‘Replaceable filters’ for N95 masks soonSince the outbreak of Covid-19, there's been a worldwide shortage of face masks — particularly the N95 ones worn by health care workers, th...
23 May, 2020, 08.03 AM IST
National lab certifies tech that can clean air at public places30 Oct, 2018, 04.34 PM IST
- MIT engineers induce plants to give off light
New York, Dec 14 (IANS) Engineers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have found a way to induce plants to give off dim light, a...
14 Dec, 2017, 02.42 PM IST
Good news! Cure for pancreatic cancer may be in pipelineScientists including those of Indian origin have found that gold nano-particles may limit tumour growth and spread of pancreatic cancer.
20 Oct, 2016, 06.53 PM IST
- World's smallest engine developed
The prototype device is made of tiny charged particles of gold, bound together with temperature-responsive polymers in the form of a gel.
03 May, 2016, 12.30 PM IST
Isro orbiter to scan India's air for pollutantsThe nano-satellite will monitor suspended particles and aerosols that have made the air of Delhi, Ahmedabad and Lucknow among the most poll...
18 Feb, 2016, 11.02 AM IST
Isro orbiter to scan India’s air for pollutantsThe Space Applications Centre (SAC) of Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) and space flight laboratory (SFL) of University of Toronto...
18 Feb, 2016, 04.32 AM IST
Nano medicine breakthrough a giant leap for IndiaThe nanotechnology-enabled drug delivery market is estimated to be $136 billion. Out of this, 60% share is expected to be occupied by nanoc...
24 Aug, 2015, 10.22 AM IST
CNG-run vehicles emit dangerous nano carbon: CSIR studyThe natural gas (CNG)-run buses are harmful for humans as they emit 'nano carbon' particles which can cause cancer, according to a study co...
06 Aug, 2015, 06.14 PM IST
- Nano ultrafine particles in Lucknow's air attacking lungs
Your lung is an easier prey to pollution now. Thanks to the presence of nano pollutant called PM1 in city's air which has worried health ex...
13 Apr, 2015, 01.06 PM IST
Santhi Particles: The smallest superparamagnetic plant materialsDr T Theivasanthi, faculty member of Kalasalingam University, has created a record for inventing the first superparamagnetic plant particle.
27 Mar, 2015, 01.47 PM IST
Google making artificial human skinGoogle is developing artificial human skin to test cancer-detecting nanoparticles that will work with a smart wristband.
01 Feb, 2015, 05.07 PM IST
Drug-infused nano-particle to treat sore eyesResearchers have developed a topical solution containing nanoparticles that will combat dry eye syndrome with only one application a week.
09 Oct, 2014, 03.55 PM IST
New ultra-sensitive nano-chip capable of early cancer detectionThe detection of cancer in its very early stages is seen as key to the successful diagnosis and treatment of this disease, researchers said.
19 May, 2014, 01.00 PM IST
Government to push industry to pitch in 1 per cent of GDP for Science and Technology promotionGovernment wants the industries to be a stakeholder in promoting science and technology, offer "matching funds" and encourage research in t...
06 Dec, 2012, 03.24 PM IST
- A device that goes under skin literally to check nano details
Imagine carrying a mobile phone which monitors your blood pressure, heart rate and glucose level every moment.
22 Feb, 2007, 01.04 AM IST