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 …
The Center for Healthcare Entrepreneurship (CfHE) at IIT Hyderabad will be undertaking a massive expansion in innovation in healthcare technologies, powered by the infusion of US$ 9.6 Million (Rs. 80 Crore Approx) by Sushant Kumar, Founder of Tanushree Foundation and ESKEYN Ventures. This funding support will also provide an impetus towards CfHE’s efforts to achieve indigenisation of technology in this critical field. The Center, …
Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur researchers have created a unique system, where smartphones can be used to test glucose levels in patients to provide quick, and easy-to-access testing results. The entire system connects a Paper-based analytical device to any smartphone using an Android app, which allows for the detection of the sample for glucose (with a concentration range of 10−40 mM). …
The union Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee have joined hands to set up the Center of Excellence (CoE) on Automotive and Allied Research and Technology Innovations (AARTI) along with establishment of an Industry Accelerator at IIT Roorkee in collaboration with International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT). As India propels towards the global …
