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Heart-Shaped Clams Channel Sunlight Using Fiber Optic-Like Structures, Says Study
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Heart cockles, small marine bivalves from the Indian and Pacific Oceans, exhibit a unique adaptation in their shells. These structures, resembling fibre-optic cables, channel sunlight to symbiotic algae living within, facilitating photosynthesis while filtering out harmful ultraviolet rays. The algae provide essential nutrients to the clams in retu...
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Quantum Breakthrough Observed as Scientists Define Photon Shape for the First Time
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In a major scientific achievement, researchers at the University of Birmingham have defined the shape of a single photon for the first time. The study reveals how photons interact with their surroundings and emit energy, providing new insights into quantum physics. This work opens avenues for innovations in nanophotonic technologies, such as improv...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Indian Air Force Collaborates With IISc and FSID to Develop Strategy for Reliability-Centered Maintenance
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) to address challenges in equipment maintenance and servicing. Signed on 18 November 2024, the MoA includes the use of AI, ML, and Digital Twin technologies for predictive maintenance and lifecycle managem...
- www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Utilises Supercomputing to Drive Space Exploration and Earth Research
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA continues to push the boundaries of science by using supercomputing to advance space exploration and climate research. From refining the Artemis II launch pad to leveraging AI for weather forecasting, NASA’s technology is revolutionising space missions and Earth science. Supercomputing helps simulate complex cosmic phenomena, including solar...
- www.gadgets360.com
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New Biosensor in Seatbelts Tracks Driver Stress and Health Levels
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Researchers from the National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University have developed a groundbreaking biosensor integrated into seatbelts. This innovative device monitors vital signs such as heart rate and respiration without direct skin contact, ensuring reliable performance even in moving vehicles and aircraft.
- www.gadgets360.com
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South Korean Researchers Develop Morphing Wheel to Overcome Obstacles
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A team of researchers from the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) has developed a morphing wheel that can adapt to a range of obstacles, making it suitable for use in wheelchairs, unmanned delivery vehicles, and robots. The wheel can overcome obstacles up to 1.3 times its radius in height, offering a flexible solution to enhance mobi...
- www.gadgets360.com
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AI Technology Detects Cancerous Brain Tumours in 10 Seconds During Surgery
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Researchers have developed FastGlioma, an AI-based model that can identify residual brain tumour tissue in just 10 seconds during surgery. The technology, which outperformed conventional methods, offers significant improvements in neurosurgery for diffuse gliomas and other cancers. It could revolutionise surgical practices by enabling faster, more ...
- www.gadgets360.com
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IIT Madras And IIT Palakkad Launch Collaborative Educational Initiative For Science Course
- Saturday November 16, 2024
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
The collaboration agreement seeks to capitalise on the strengths of both institutions, broadening the learning experience for students.
- www.ndtv.com/education
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12,000-Year-Old Doughnut-Shaped Pebbles in Israel May Be Early Evidence of Wheel Technology
- Thursday November 14, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered 12,000-year-old doughnut-shaped pebbles at Nahal Ein Gev II, suggesting early experimentation with rotational tools. Believed to have functioned as spindle whorls, these artefacts may have been used for spinning textiles. The study, published in PLOS One, suggests that such early rotational tools could have ...
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ISRO and IIT Madras Partner to Launch Research Centre to Tackle Spacecraft Thermal Challenges
- Wednesday November 13, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
ISRO and IIT Madras have launched a Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Sciences to tackle critical thermal management challenges in spacecraft and launch vehicles. This collaboration, backed by ₹1.84 crore funding, will enable advanced research, helping to improve spacecraft design reliability and longevity. The centre aims to address extr...
- www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Plans To Develop 'Marslink' Network To Provide Internet On Mars
- Wednesday November 13, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX has introduced a Marslink concept, a satellite-based communication network around Mars, to support interplanetary data exchange for future Mars missions. NASA reviewed this and other proposals, including Blue Origin's Blue Ring orbital tug and Lockheed Martin's MAVEN-based network. The Marslink network would build on SpaceX’s Starlink tech...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Indian CubeSat to Travel to the Moon Soon on Japanese Lander
- Wednesday November 13, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
India’s HEX20Labs has partnered with Japanese firm ispace for a mission to send a CubeSat into lunar orbit. Scheduled to launch on ispace's M2 mission, the Indian CubeSat will ride aboard the lander Resilience, aiming to orbit the Moon and conduct critical technology testing. This mission signifies a major stride in India’s cislunar exploration...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Microplastics Could Be Changing Earth’s Climate, Reveals New Study
- Wednesday November 13, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A Penn State University study published in Environmental Science & Technology: Air reveals that airborne microplastics may influence the climate by affecting cloud structures and weather patterns. The study found that microplastics act as ice nucleating agents in clouds, potentially altering precipitation. Professor Miriam Freedman highlights the n...
- www.gadgets360.com
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LG Unveils Stretchable Display With 50 Percent Rate of Elongation
- Monday November 11, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
LG Display, a subsidiary of the South Korea-based conglomerate focused on display technology, unveiled a new stretchable display that can expand by 50 percent of its original size. The company introduced the new stretchable display panel last week at LG Science Park in Seoul during a meeting of more than 100 South Korean industry, academia, and res...
- www.gadgets360.com
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IIT Madras, ISRO To Set UP Research Centre For Studying Spacecraft
- Monday November 11, 2024
- Education | Edited by Rahul Kumar
Recognising the importance of basic research to support a self-sufficient space programme, ISRO and IIT Madras established the 'ISRO-IIT M Space Technology Cell' in 1985.
- www.ndtv.com/education
-
Heart-Shaped Clams Channel Sunlight Using Fiber Optic-Like Structures, Says Study
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Heart cockles, small marine bivalves from the Indian and Pacific Oceans, exhibit a unique adaptation in their shells. These structures, resembling fibre-optic cables, channel sunlight to symbiotic algae living within, facilitating photosynthesis while filtering out harmful ultraviolet rays. The algae provide essential nutrients to the clams in retu...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Quantum Breakthrough Observed as Scientists Define Photon Shape for the First Time
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In a major scientific achievement, researchers at the University of Birmingham have defined the shape of a single photon for the first time. The study reveals how photons interact with their surroundings and emit energy, providing new insights into quantum physics. This work opens avenues for innovations in nanophotonic technologies, such as improv...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Indian Air Force Collaborates With IISc and FSID to Develop Strategy for Reliability-Centered Maintenance
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) to address challenges in equipment maintenance and servicing. Signed on 18 November 2024, the MoA includes the use of AI, ML, and Digital Twin technologies for predictive maintenance and lifecycle managem...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
NASA Utilises Supercomputing to Drive Space Exploration and Earth Research
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA continues to push the boundaries of science by using supercomputing to advance space exploration and climate research. From refining the Artemis II launch pad to leveraging AI for weather forecasting, NASA’s technology is revolutionising space missions and Earth science. Supercomputing helps simulate complex cosmic phenomena, including solar...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
New Biosensor in Seatbelts Tracks Driver Stress and Health Levels
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Researchers from the National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University have developed a groundbreaking biosensor integrated into seatbelts. This innovative device monitors vital signs such as heart rate and respiration without direct skin contact, ensuring reliable performance even in moving vehicles and aircraft.
- www.gadgets360.com
-
South Korean Researchers Develop Morphing Wheel to Overcome Obstacles
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A team of researchers from the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) has developed a morphing wheel that can adapt to a range of obstacles, making it suitable for use in wheelchairs, unmanned delivery vehicles, and robots. The wheel can overcome obstacles up to 1.3 times its radius in height, offering a flexible solution to enhance mobi...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
AI Technology Detects Cancerous Brain Tumours in 10 Seconds During Surgery
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Researchers have developed FastGlioma, an AI-based model that can identify residual brain tumour tissue in just 10 seconds during surgery. The technology, which outperformed conventional methods, offers significant improvements in neurosurgery for diffuse gliomas and other cancers. It could revolutionise surgical practices by enabling faster, more ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
IIT Madras And IIT Palakkad Launch Collaborative Educational Initiative For Science Course
- Saturday November 16, 2024
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
The collaboration agreement seeks to capitalise on the strengths of both institutions, broadening the learning experience for students.
- www.ndtv.com/education
-
12,000-Year-Old Doughnut-Shaped Pebbles in Israel May Be Early Evidence of Wheel Technology
- Thursday November 14, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered 12,000-year-old doughnut-shaped pebbles at Nahal Ein Gev II, suggesting early experimentation with rotational tools. Believed to have functioned as spindle whorls, these artefacts may have been used for spinning textiles. The study, published in PLOS One, suggests that such early rotational tools could have ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
ISRO and IIT Madras Partner to Launch Research Centre to Tackle Spacecraft Thermal Challenges
- Wednesday November 13, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
ISRO and IIT Madras have launched a Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Sciences to tackle critical thermal management challenges in spacecraft and launch vehicles. This collaboration, backed by ₹1.84 crore funding, will enable advanced research, helping to improve spacecraft design reliability and longevity. The centre aims to address extr...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
SpaceX Plans To Develop 'Marslink' Network To Provide Internet On Mars
- Wednesday November 13, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX has introduced a Marslink concept, a satellite-based communication network around Mars, to support interplanetary data exchange for future Mars missions. NASA reviewed this and other proposals, including Blue Origin's Blue Ring orbital tug and Lockheed Martin's MAVEN-based network. The Marslink network would build on SpaceX’s Starlink tech...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Indian CubeSat to Travel to the Moon Soon on Japanese Lander
- Wednesday November 13, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
India’s HEX20Labs has partnered with Japanese firm ispace for a mission to send a CubeSat into lunar orbit. Scheduled to launch on ispace's M2 mission, the Indian CubeSat will ride aboard the lander Resilience, aiming to orbit the Moon and conduct critical technology testing. This mission signifies a major stride in India’s cislunar exploration...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Microplastics Could Be Changing Earth’s Climate, Reveals New Study
- Wednesday November 13, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A Penn State University study published in Environmental Science & Technology: Air reveals that airborne microplastics may influence the climate by affecting cloud structures and weather patterns. The study found that microplastics act as ice nucleating agents in clouds, potentially altering precipitation. Professor Miriam Freedman highlights the n...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
LG Unveils Stretchable Display With 50 Percent Rate of Elongation
- Monday November 11, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
LG Display, a subsidiary of the South Korea-based conglomerate focused on display technology, unveiled a new stretchable display that can expand by 50 percent of its original size. The company introduced the new stretchable display panel last week at LG Science Park in Seoul during a meeting of more than 100 South Korean industry, academia, and res...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
IIT Madras, ISRO To Set UP Research Centre For Studying Spacecraft
- Monday November 11, 2024
- Education | Edited by Rahul Kumar
Recognising the importance of basic research to support a self-sufficient space programme, ISRO and IIT Madras established the 'ISRO-IIT M Space Technology Cell' in 1985.
- www.ndtv.com/education