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Rajnath Singh on National Technology Day
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the occasion of National Technology Day stressed the need for India to become self-reliant and ‘net exporter of technology’. He addressed the scientists of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on the occasion of National Technology Day (NTD) in here today through video conference. “In the last five years, we …
The Technology 202: Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt takes on new role in coronavirus response
Former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt says the novel coronavirus pandemic is raising the stakes for the federal government to expand broadband access. As he takes on a new role leading a commission tasked with “reimagining” the post-coronavirus economy at the invitation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), Schmidt says the broad stay-at-home orders in …
Reliance Jio, Airtel launch new recharge plans for prepaid users: Check full details
By: Tech Desk | New Delhi | Updated: May 11, 2020 6:48:04 pm Reliance Jio, Airtel introduces new prepaid recharge plans: Full details inside (Express photo) Last week Reliance Jio and Airtel launched new prepaid plans for their users. While Jio’s targets users working from home with the new plan, Airtel aims to offer budget …
Research on Innovative Cooling Technology Nets Ph.D. Student National Fellowship | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
When Melissa Messenger began looking for a Ph.D. program close to home to continue studying thermal sciences – which includes the study of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and combustion – it took just one conversation with Mechanical Engineering professor Sandra Boetcher to convince Messenger that Embry-Riddle was where she belonged. “My experience, both in …
Delhi Airport ready to use ultraviolet disinfection technology to ensure passengers coronavirus COVID-19 safe journey | India News
New Delhi: Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said on Monday (May 11) that it is ready with modern technology to ensure coronavirus COVID-19 free journey to passengers while citing World Technology Day. Issuing a statement, the DIAL said it has made operational several technology-based unique facilities at Delhi Airport, including specially designed UV (ultraviolet) based …
The “Rhythm” of Our Environment Affects How Our Pupils Move
When we find something particularly beautiful or impressive, we literally get big eyes: Our pupils dilate. The pupil controls how much light enters the eye and falls on the retina. When there is a lot of light, the pupil contracts; when there is little light, it opens again. Neuroscientists from the German Primate Center …
Immune System Discovery Could Reduce Organ Rejection
Chronic rejection of transplanted organs is the leading cause of transplant failure, and one that the field of organ transplantation has not overcome in almost six decades since the advent of immunosuppressive drugs enabled the field to flourish.Now, a new discovery led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Houston …
U.S. Won’t Tolerate Technology Fence-Sitters any Longer
The U.S. fear, as portrayed by the White House, Pentagon and Commerce Department, is that allowing China to procure the world’s best semiconductors while America is unable to make them at home is an urgent and critical national security threat. That’s spurred a two-pronged strategy in recent years: Limit Chinese access to and development of chip technology, and bolster domestic prowess. …
Technology and Financing Could Unlock Underserved SMEs in Rooftop Solar: Interview
After five consecutive years of growth, the rooftop solar market in India had a rough year in 2019 with installations totaling 1.1 GW, which was a 33% decline year-over-year. Now with the COVID-19 outbreak, we expect another challenging year for rooftop solar. According to a recently released Q1 Solar Funding and M&A Report by Mercom …
Live updates: Technology is helping in efforts to defeat COVID-19, says PM Modi | India News
11 May 2020, 08:13 AM Today, technology is helping many in the efforts to make the world free from COVID-19. I salute all those at the forefront of research and innovation on ways to defeat Coronavirus. May we keep harnessing technology in order to create a healthier and better planet: PM Modi 11 May 2020, …