Bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilisers – making recycling the bodily fluid as a fertiliser for agricultural crops a viable proposition, according to a new study. Scientists discovered that, even when applied in high doses, one-year stored urine had little impact on soil bacterial communities and produced minimal change in soil pH and …
These joyful, experiential therapies help employees to handle better the social, intellectual and emotional challenges arising from changes and challenges in the organization An Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) study suggests that fostering an environment that channels the creative and expressive sides of employees could be a successful approach to running a volatile business. Many large corporate companies such as Boston …
TeamLease Regtech, India’s leading Regulatory Technology (Regtech) solutions company, has released its report titled ‘Simplifying Compliance Management for the Chemical Industry.’ The report provides an overview of the complexity of compliance and the challenges entrepreneurs and employers face in the Chemical Industry. It also delves deep into the present regulatory framework and suggests actionable recommendations for enterprises and policymakers. The …
A research team from the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi has achieved a significant breakthrough in sustainable agriculture with the development of natural polymer-based multifunctional smart microgels. These microgels are engineered for the slow release of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) fertilizers over an extended period, presenting a promising solution to enhance crop nutrition while minimizing environmental impact. As global populations surge …
Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur researchers have developed the first “Make in India” human breath sensor based on metal oxides and nano silicon operating at room temperature. The device’s primary function is to measure alcohol content in the breath in drunk and driving cases. However, with some changes in sensing layers and the use of an array of sensors (for Electronic …
In a world where almost, everything is dependent on energy sector, role of energy storage and the way it is impacting ancillary services, imports, tariff structures and indigenous capabilities for an emerging and large economy like India, has been always immense but lacked a comprehensive understanding backed by research. That gap has been filled up now thanks to a study …
