Mohan Babu University (MBU), Tirupati, last week joined a select number of institutions in getting into the field of space technology and atmospheric research following the successful launch of a High-Altitude Balloon Satellite at its campus in partnership with the National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL). Beginning in November 2023, the project is now set to make its mark. A key …

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is all set to commence production of Netravaad, an innovative device designed to revolutionize patient care for individuals with speech impairments. This groundbreaking technology is being developed by T2HInnovations, a healthtech startup incubated under SCTIMST TIMED (TBI for Medical Devices and Biomaterials) Named Netravaad, the device is developed and tested rigorously at Amrita Hospital in Kochi. Netravaad utilizes innovative …

This agreement marks a significant milestone in the partnership between these two prestigious institutions, aiming to advance knowledge and innovation in various critical fields The University of Leeds, UK and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a Joint Virtual Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Development (VCoE-SD). The network will develop a …

A yoga module has been developed which can be used as a low-cost and low-risk adjunct therapy to reduce substance use among Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) patients. In order to find out an alternative to opioids for pain control, a study to develop a yoga module to reduce opioid use was carried out by Dr Hemant Bhargav from Integrated Centre …

Bengaluru-based RV University’s School of Computer Science and Engineering (SoCSE) hosted its inaugural semester-end exhibition, “Ingenuity: The Exhibition for Engineering Explorations and Exploring Science,” on May 15-16, 2024. The exhibition highlighted the outcomes of student learnings in the innovative “Engineering Exploration” course, which was launched in February this year. The event served as a platform for students to showcase their …

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 …