Healthcare sector at forefront of nanotechnology innovation

Nanotechnology Revolutionizing Healthcare and Tech Sectors

Healthcare is leading in nanotechnology innovation, with applications in diagnostics, drug delivery, and medical imaging. Commercialization of nanotechnology varies by sector, with technology and healthcare sectors seeing faster commercialization due to high investment. Sep 30, 2024
2,500 new Indian sign language terms helping persons with disabilities

India Introduces 2,500 New Sign Language Terms

India has taken a significant step towards inclusivity and empowerment by introducing 2,500 new Indian Sign Language (ISL) terms. These terms, which span across various academic fields such as mathematics and science, aim to enhance the existing ISL dictionary and support education for the deaf community. Sep 29, 2024
Indian astronomers map differential rotation of Sun's chromosphere

Indian astronomers map differential rotation of Sun's chromosphere

Using 100 years of daily records of the Sun at the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), an autonomous institute of DST, have succeeded in mapping, for the very first time, the variation in the rotation speed of the Sun's chromosphere -- from the equator right up to its polar regions. Sep 25, 2024