Astronomers exploring the massive intriguing globular cluster in our Galaxy called NGC 2808 that is said to have at least five generations of stars have spotted rare hot UV-bright stars in it. Read More
New Delhi, Dec 11, 2020: Scientists have found that aerosols like black carbon and dust, which makes the Indo-Gangetic Plain one of the most polluted regions of the world, have led to increased incidents of high rainfall events in the foothills of the Himalayan Region. The Indo-Gangetic Plainis located South and upwind of the Himalayan […]Read More
Mangaluru, July 14: A new startup company Apahatech Solutions LLP incubated in NITK’s Science and technology entrepreneur’s park (STEP) started production of reusable transparent face shields coated with silver nanoparticles for extra safety. This modified product is in continuation with the face shields which were reported by NITK- Surathkal during April 2020 complete lockdown period. […]Read More
A 7-year-old inspires professor with Eureka moment on low-cost face shield making Mangaluru: He wanted to prepare a low-cost face shield to prevent the spread of COVID-19 but was undecided on the materials to be used to make it affordable as well as convenient to use for long hours. Release of low cost face shield […]Read More
ZERO-COV released by Prof K. Uma Maheshwar Rao (Right) Director NITK Surathkal Mangaluru, April 14: A team of researchers at NITK Surathkal has utilized the Lockdown period in research that would help in controlling the spread of the virus. Dr. Arun M Isloor, professor and head, department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, (NITK) […]Read More