In the late 1990s, a hidden nanotechnology breakthrough helped clean dangerous chemicals from groundwaterJacqueline Quinn, inspired by her parents, pursued a career in science and engineering. She developed emulsified zero-valent iron, a ground...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
In 1990s, an Indian American inventor created a dental material that restored over 1 billion teethSumita Mitra's curiosity inspired a dental filling material from observing grape clusters. She developed nanoclusters, mimicking grapes for...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
When frontier AI can be switched off: India's sovereignty challengeIndia must not depend on foreign AI models, as US export controls demonstrate potential access denial. Past reliance on external tech, like...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Guwahati: MeitY Secy inaugurates SWASTHA project and other projects at IIT Centre for NanotechnologyS. Krishnan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, officiated the inaugurat...
09 Feb, 2024, 10.28 PM IST
With $ 10 billion investment, industry can tap $2 trillion global semiconductor market, says ex-IIT Delhi directorSamsung India R&D head Balajee Sowrirajan said the world is getting connected through intelligent devices that include the proliferation of...
07 Mar, 2022, 09.37 PM IST
IIT Guwahati establishes advanced facilities at first-of-its kind nanotechnology centre in NortheastIndian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati has established advanced micro electronics and nano energy facilities at its Centre for Nano...
12 Dec, 2021, 03.42 PM IST
IIT Guwahati develops water-repellent material for wearable motion sensorsWearable motion sensors are used for physiological monitoring of human movement for gait analysis, understanding human and machine interact...
29 Sep, 2021, 08.27 PM IST
IIT-Madras Professor T Pradeep chosen for Nikkei Asia Prizes 2020Prof T. Pradeep was honoured with the Padma Shri earlier this year and is credited with developing nanotechnology-enabled water filters. Th...
01 May, 2020, 08.10 PM IST
China building world's largest nano research facility: MediaNano-X has received initial funding of 320 million yuan (about USD 46.5 million) and will eventually have a budget of 1.5 billion yuan, sta...
28 Mar, 2017, 12.09 PM IST
Indian-origin scientist wins $500,000 research awardAn Indian-origin scientist has received a $500,000 award to develop ultrathin metal sheets that can help produce better rechargeable batter...
12 Feb, 2015, 02.25 PM IST
Karnataka government mulls setting up Nano Park in Bengaluru"The ultimate purpose of all science and research should be to address the huge challenges faced by the common man in these areas," Siddara...
05 Dec, 2014, 06.15 PM IST
- Nanotech can help tackle terrorism: Researchers
Research says that the amount India spends on nanotechnology is still just a fraction spent by countries like Japan, the US, France and Chi...
21 Sep, 2014, 11.47 AM IST
Tiny gold particles shown to kill deadly brain cancer in new studyScientists at the University of Cambridge have been successful in treating a deadly and common type of brain cancer using tiny gold particl...
14 Aug, 2014, 11.38 AM IST
India may contribute 25 per cent nanotechnology professionals by 2025: Assocham-TechSci ResearchIn 2011, India's share in global nanotechnology research publications had reached six per cent from a mere two per cent in the year 2000, t...
10 Jun, 2014, 05.04 PM IST
- Indus Nanotech Association formed in US
A group of Indian-Americans have announced forming of the Indus Nanotech Association with an aim to further strengthen Indo-US collaboratio...
10 Nov, 2011, 01.26 PM IST
- Shasun inks JV with US-based Nanoparticle Biochem
Shasun Pharmaceuticals Ltd has entered into a joint venture with US based Nanoparticle Biochem Inc to explore opportunities in the field of...
31 Aug, 2010, 10.59 AM IST
- India's nanotech spending below global levels
Industry body Assocham on Tuesday said India lags behind many developing as well as developed economies when it comes to research and devel...
11 Sep, 2007, 09.39 PM IST