Researchers from smaller cities will soon be able to access expensive research infrastructure at state-funded institutions as the Centre has released guidelines for sharing such scientific equipment at a small cost. While researchers from mofussil towns will get access to cutting-edge equipment, the Scientific Research Infrastructure Sharing Maintenance and Networks (SRIMAN) guidelines also seek to … Read more
An official statement quoted the minister as saying that joint working groups were being set up between science departments and line ministries to speed up identification of the scientific applications for proposals and problems faced by them. Start-ups in the space sector are working on software solutions for debris management in outer space, Science & … Read more
Why did you decide to liberalise the mapping sector? To have the speed, accuracy and scale needed to meet the demands of surveying and mapping today, the PM’s clear vision and direction have been to liberalise and democratise the geospatial sector fully, and not in half-measures. These measures have been long overdue. Doing it in … Read more
Blazars, or feeding super massive black holes in far off galaxies, are known for their complicated emission mechanism. (Image Courtesy: PIB.gov.in) Indian astronomers detect huge optical flare in one of the oldest astronomical objects – BL Lacertae blazar: In a major achievement that can help analyse and lead to probing of mysteries and tracing of … Read more
NEW DELHI: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi have developed LakshmanRekha, an artificial intelligence – biometric driven home quarantine management application (HQMA) for Covid-19 patients. The application uses a combination of biometric verification, geofencing, and artificial intelligence (AI), to continuously monitor and accurately detect the identity of a home quarantined person, stated … Read more
At least 30 per cent representation of women in all decision making bodies and inclusion of the LGBT community into conversations related to gender equity are the major focus points of the draft Science, Technology Innovation Policy 2020. Stressing that equity and inclusion will be a foundational element of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem, … Read more