Tag: Environment
eDNA-based assay to detect invasive catfish in waterbodies
The researchers from CCMB now have developed Environmental DNA (eDNA)-based molecular methods that provide a time and cost-effective alternative
Researchers identify fungus for pyrene remediation
The rapid pace of economic development and industrialisation has resulted in the release of several PAHs into the environment
In a watershed moment, govt relaxes genome editing from stringent GM...
Given the fact that potential of genome editing was recognized across the world more than a decade back, there has been far less movement on its regulatory approval in India
2022 Resolutions: Let’s make it around Environment, Health & Happiness
Author and sustainability communications expert, Dr. Anju Dave Vaish, shares details about the idea behind her latest book, the growing thrust on sustainability across human lives and industries around the globe and much more
Plant from Plastics: Japanese scientists transform bio-based polymers into fertilizers
Bioplastics can be chemically recycled into nitrogen-rich fertilizers in a facile and environmentally friendly way, as recently demonstrated by scientists from Tokyo Institute of Technology........................
Study could help beat multi-drug resistance
A new study at the Population Biology Laboratory at Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) - Pune promises to help decipher this and several other similar mysteries........................
Vital Strategies releases public education resources to accelerate govt’s END TB...
On World TB Day, Vital Strategies has released two new communication resources to support the Government of India’s effort to END TB once and for all.........................
ACT targets INR 500 Cr fundraise to tackle societal problems beyond...
Launched in 2020 to combat COVID-19, ACT will now focus on education, environment, healthcare and women’s participation in the workforce..........................
IIT Kharagpur researchers develop industry-grade silica from rice biomass & curb...
A team of researchers from IIT Kharagpur’s Dept. of Agricultural and Food Engineering have developed a chemical treatment that will separate the silica content in the husk ash residue which is about 90 - 95% and neutralize the remaining biomass for disposal in water bodies....................
Science for People, Planet and Profitability
The Great Lockdown due to COVID 19 has left us off with its signature, a reminder, that nature is stronger than the humans and; that we just need a few basics for survival and happiness, writes Dr Anju Dave Vaish.....................