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Trio Wins 2024 Nobel Prize In Economics For Work On Wealth Inequality
The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded on Monday to Turkish-American Daron Acemoglu and British-Americans Simon Johnson and James Robinson for research into wealth inequality between nations.
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2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Recognises Groundbreaking Protein Discoveries
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to David Baker for his work in computational protein design, and to Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper for their AI model that predicts protein structures. These achievements advance our understanding of proteins, which are crucial for life. Their research could lead to innovations in pharmaceutical...
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Physics, Chemistry Nobel Prize Winners' Google Links Stir Debate Over AI Research
The award this week of Nobel prizes in chemistry and physics to a small number of AI pioneers affiliated with Google has stirred debate over the company's research dominance and how breakthroughs in computer science ought to be recognised.
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John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton Receive 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics to John J. Hopfield, Princeton University, USA, and Geoffrey E. Hinton, University of Toronto, Canada. They are recognised for their pioneering work in machine learning, particularly through artificial neural networks. Hopfield’s development of an associative memory...
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Discovery of MicroRNA Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology for Gene Regulation Breakthrough
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering microRNA and its crucial role in gene regulation. Their groundbreaking research, which began with tiny worms, has uncovered how microRNAs regulate protein production, impacting areas such as cancer, eye diseases, and even microbial interac...
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University Body To Award PhD Excellence Citations To Recognise Outstanding Research
Universities recognised under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act and accredited by NAAC are eligible to participate in the PhD Excellence Citation.
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IIT Delhi Launches Research Communications Award For PhD Scholars
IIT Delhi Research Communications Award: The first batch of winners received a certificate and a cash award of Rs 25,000 each.
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UNESCO Invites Nominations For Women In Science International Award, Check Details To Apply
Women In Science International Award: The 2025 edition of the awards will designate five outstanding scientific researchers in Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science.
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UGC-NET 2024 Schedule Out, Exam To Be Held On June 18
The UGC NET June 2024 is conducted for the award of Junior Research Fellowship, appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to PhD.
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IIT Bombay Has A Rs 10 Lakh Award For Outstanding Research In Tech. Know Details
The professional contributions of the candidates will be evaluated by an international jury based on the broad criteria of technical, economic, and societal impact.
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UNESCO to Award Research And Contributions Made In Microbiology
The UNESCO-Carlos J Finlay Prize for Microbiology is funded by the government of Cuba and the applications for the same should be sent to the UN organisation by October 20.
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Odisha Scientist Dr Swati Nayak Wins The Prestigious Norman Borlaug Field Award 2023
Ms Nayak is the South Asia Lead for Seed System and Product Management at the IRRI in New Delhi.
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Indian-Origin Student Receives Scholarship For Research In Advanced Water Treatment Using Membrane Technology
The AMTA and Reclamation Fellowships together award four scholarships each year to support graduate students who are pursuing a full-time Master’s degree or a PhD student conducting research in the advancements needed to pursue innovation in membrane technologies.
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Vice President To Attend IIT Kharagpur Convocation On December 24
IIT Kharagpur Convocation: This year, the institute will bestow the Lifetime Achievement Award on Professor Brij K Dhindaw who had served at the Teaching and Research Faculty in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department (Material Science Centre) from 1966 to 2009.
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IIT Kanpur Wins STEM Impact Awards 2022 For ‘Impactful Technology Transfer Activities’
The STEM Impact Award, according to an IIT Kanpur statement, is a first-of-its-kind initiative in India that celebrates the impact of technology transfer activities in Indian academic and research institutions.
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Trio Wins 2024 Nobel Prize In Economics For Work On Wealth Inequality
The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded on Monday to Turkish-American Daron Acemoglu and British-Americans Simon Johnson and James Robinson for research into wealth inequality between nations.
-
2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Recognises Groundbreaking Protein Discoveries
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to David Baker for his work in computational protein design, and to Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper for their AI model that predicts protein structures. These achievements advance our understanding of proteins, which are crucial for life. Their research could lead to innovations in pharmaceutical...
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Physics, Chemistry Nobel Prize Winners' Google Links Stir Debate Over AI Research
The award this week of Nobel prizes in chemistry and physics to a small number of AI pioneers affiliated with Google has stirred debate over the company's research dominance and how breakthroughs in computer science ought to be recognised.
-
John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton Receive 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics to John J. Hopfield, Princeton University, USA, and Geoffrey E. Hinton, University of Toronto, Canada. They are recognised for their pioneering work in machine learning, particularly through artificial neural networks. Hopfield’s development of an associative memory...
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Discovery of MicroRNA Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology for Gene Regulation Breakthrough
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering microRNA and its crucial role in gene regulation. Their groundbreaking research, which began with tiny worms, has uncovered how microRNAs regulate protein production, impacting areas such as cancer, eye diseases, and even microbial interac...
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University Body To Award PhD Excellence Citations To Recognise Outstanding Research
Universities recognised under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act and accredited by NAAC are eligible to participate in the PhD Excellence Citation.
-
IIT Delhi Launches Research Communications Award For PhD Scholars
IIT Delhi Research Communications Award: The first batch of winners received a certificate and a cash award of Rs 25,000 each.
-
UNESCO Invites Nominations For Women In Science International Award, Check Details To Apply
Women In Science International Award: The 2025 edition of the awards will designate five outstanding scientific researchers in Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science.
-
UGC-NET 2024 Schedule Out, Exam To Be Held On June 18
The UGC NET June 2024 is conducted for the award of Junior Research Fellowship, appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to PhD.
-
IIT Bombay Has A Rs 10 Lakh Award For Outstanding Research In Tech. Know Details
The professional contributions of the candidates will be evaluated by an international jury based on the broad criteria of technical, economic, and societal impact.
-
UNESCO to Award Research And Contributions Made In Microbiology
The UNESCO-Carlos J Finlay Prize for Microbiology is funded by the government of Cuba and the applications for the same should be sent to the UN organisation by October 20.
-
Odisha Scientist Dr Swati Nayak Wins The Prestigious Norman Borlaug Field Award 2023
Ms Nayak is the South Asia Lead for Seed System and Product Management at the IRRI in New Delhi.
-
Indian-Origin Student Receives Scholarship For Research In Advanced Water Treatment Using Membrane Technology
The AMTA and Reclamation Fellowships together award four scholarships each year to support graduate students who are pursuing a full-time Master’s degree or a PhD student conducting research in the advancements needed to pursue innovation in membrane technologies.
-
Vice President To Attend IIT Kharagpur Convocation On December 24
IIT Kharagpur Convocation: This year, the institute will bestow the Lifetime Achievement Award on Professor Brij K Dhindaw who had served at the Teaching and Research Faculty in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department (Material Science Centre) from 1966 to 2009.
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IIT Kanpur Wins STEM Impact Awards 2022 For ‘Impactful Technology Transfer Activities’
The STEM Impact Award, according to an IIT Kanpur statement, is a first-of-its-kind initiative in India that celebrates the impact of technology transfer activities in Indian academic and research institutions.
