Explained: What is silent hypoxia
News:Many COVID-19 patients have reported a condition called ‘silent’ or ‘happy’ hypoxia. Facts: Silent or Happy hypoxia: It is a condition in which the patients have extremely low levels of …
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DRDO develops UV Disinfection Tower
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an Ultra Violet (UV) Disinfection Tower. Facts: It is a UV based area sanitiser designed and developed by Laser Science & …
Read MoreWhat Is ‘Covid Toe’?
News: A study led by Spanish doctors has found five kinds of rashes, including Covid-toe, affecting covid-19 patients. Facts: Covid-toe: Asymmetrical, chilblain-like lesions around the hands and feet Outbreaks of …
Read MoreSERB approves funding for studying Mathematical and computational aspects
News: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has approved funding for 11 projects under the MATRICS scheme for studying Mathematical modeling and computational aspects to tackle the COVID 19 pandemic. …
Read MoreCoronavirus: What is a pulse oximeter, and why is it now sought after?
News:Experts have advocated the use of a medical device called the ‘pulse oximeter’ for testing those who have the COVID19 or those suspected of having it. Facts: Pulse oximeters:These are …
Read MoreDIAT comes up with cost-effective solution to disintegrate coronavirus
Facts: Defence Institute of Advanced Technology(DIAT) has developed a microwave steriliser named as ‘Atulya’ to disintegrate Covid-19 virus by differential heating in the range of 56 to 60 Degree Celsius …
Read MoreNIAB develops portable coronavirus detection kit
News:Researchers from the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology(NIAB), Hyderabad have developed a coronavirus detection kit named “eCovSens”. Facts: eCovSens is a biosensor that can detect the presence of novel coronavirus …
Read MoreIndia’s R&D expenditure & scientific publications on the rise
News: R&D Statistics and Indicators 2019-20 was released. It is based on national S&T survey 2018 conducted by National Science and Technology Management Information (NSTMIS), Department of Science and Technology …
Read MoreNew simulation code helps study electric field structure in Earth’s Magnetosphere
News: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) developed a generalized one-dimensional fluid simulation code capable of studying a wide spectrum of coherent electric field structures of earth’s magnetosphere. …
Read MoreExplained: What are Estrogen and progesterone?
News:Men have appeared likelier than women to die of COVID-19.Trials by researchers in US will seek to find out whether the answer lies in two sex hormones in women-estrogen and …
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