Gold nanoparticles supported on a zirconium oxide surface have been discovered by researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University to be effective in converting waste materials such as biomass and polyester into organosilane compounds.
Innovation
Innovative Technologies Transforming Stem Cell Manufacturing for Safer and More Effective Treatments
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is currently testing a new robotic system called the CellQualia Intelligent Cell Processing System, which has the potential to revolutionize the production of stem cell-based therapeutics. Stem cells are valuable in medicine because they can replace damaged or lost cells due to diseases.
Milk for Progress: Lessons from India’s Dairy Sector
During the concluding session of the 49th Dairy Industries Conference in Gandhinagar, Indian Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah announced that India’s share in the global dairy sector is set to rise to 33% in the coming years. The minister revealed that the government is planning to establish 200,000 rural dairies at the Panchayat level nationwide, which would boost the annual growth rate of the Indian dairy sector from the current 6.6% to 13.8%.
Building Sustainable Energy Solutions through Collaboration: Insights from the Bioenergy Research Center
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has secured another round of funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to lead the second phase of its Bioenergy Research Center. The center is one of four DOE-funded research centers focused on innovation in biofuels, bioproducts, and clean energy for the country.
Lessons in Growth and Development: Borrowing Ideas from India’s Prime Minister
Today, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the new campus of IIT Dharwad to the nation, which was developed at a cost of Rs 850 crore. Additionally, he inaugurated the world’s longest railway platform at Hubballi station and dedicated the electrification of the Hospete-Hubballi-Tinaighat section and upgraded Hosapete station projects.
Investing in Women’s Health: An Urgent Need
Women’s health has been neglected for far too long, and investing in women’s health is an investment, not a cost. The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected women’s health, making it crucial to prioritize women’s health and allocate resources to this critical area.
Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future: Borrowing Ideas from India
Speaking at an event in New Delhi, philanthropist Bill Gates has urged the world to focus on scientific innovations to tackle climate change. He emphasized that modern economies around the world rely heavily on energy derived from burning hydrocarbons, with over 80% of this energy coming from such sources.
Building Bridges: Investing in Technology for Modern Infrastructure
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the government is making significant investments in technology to create modern digital infrastructure that benefits all sections of society. During a Post-Budget webinar on the theme ‘Unleashing the Potential: Ease of living using Technology’, the Prime Minister emphasized that this year’s Union Budget is focused on improving the ease of living with the help of technology.
Innovation in chronic disease management: collaborative approaches to healthcare
Chronic diseases are conditions that persist over a long period and often require continuous medical care and management. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer, are responsible for more than 70% of deaths globally.
The Silver Revolution: harnessing the potential of aging populations for innovation and sustainability
The global population is undergoing a major shift towards aging, with older individuals making up a larger and larger proportion of the population in nearly every country around the world.