IIT Kanpur sets up AI School with Wadhwani Foundation

IIT Kanpur sets up AI School with Wadhwani Foundation

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has collaborated with the Wadhwani Foundation to launch a School of Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems. During a launch event held in New Delhi, the collaboration was formalized through a MoU signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi (MoU). The new school is expected to act […]

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What ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables means for our body

What ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables means for our body

Nutritionists will tell you to eat a rainbow of fruit and vegetables. This isn’t just because it looks nice on the plate. Each colour signifies different nutrients our body needs. The nutrients found in plant foods are broadly referred to as phytonutrients. There are at least 5,000 known phytonutrients, and probably many more. So what […]

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Research shows we talk to babies similarly across languages

Research shows we talk to babies similarly across languages

When you are with a baby, you might have noticed that you speak to them with a higher-pitched, slow-paced and animated voice. You probably already know that other people also speak in a similar way but recent research shows that this “baby talk” displays similarities across many languages. In scientific research, this “baby talk,” is […]

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IIMA, Nykaa team up to form research chair in consumer technology

IIMA, Nykaa team up to form research chair in consumer technology

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) today signed an agreement with Nykaa, to set up the “Nykaa Chair in Consumer Technology”. This partnership has been established with the aim of promoting scientific practice of marketing. The focus will be on research and education that will present insights on the impact of digital, social, and […]

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The ‘alien goldfish’ finds a home

The ‘alien goldfish’ finds a home

The early fossil record is littered with bizarre creatures that do not resemble anything living today. And few of those evolutionary enigmas are as perplexing as Typhloesus, an ancient sea animal so strange that paleontologists have referred to it as an alien goldfish. The bloblike animal has defied taxonomic placement for nearly 50 years. Scientists […]

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Madras University, University of Melbourne collaborate for research opportunities

Madras University, University of Melbourne collaborate for research opportunities

The University of Madras today signed an MoU with the University of Melbourne to further explore teaching and research opportunities. This partnership comes a little after the universities announced a blended Bachelor of Science degree earlier this year, which is offered in equivalence across the disciplines of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The programme will be […]

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IIT Madras, University of Sydney join hands to address international energy challenges

IIT Madras, University of Sydney join hands to address international energy challenges

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) today teamed up with the University of Sydney for a research partnership to help address the energy challenges the world is facing. As a part of this partnership, both the institutes will invest AU $50,000 a year in joint funding for up to four research projects. In […]

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IITs’ multi-disciplinary approach well aligned with NEP 2020: President Droupadi Murmu

IITs’ multi-disciplinary approach well aligned with NEP 2020: President Droupadi Murmu

Murmu also said that the story of IITs is the story of independent India. “The IITs proved to the world the capability of India in the domains of education and technology. In more than one way, the story of the IITs is the story of Independent India. The IITs have contributed immensely to India’s improved […]

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IIT Guwahati researchers develop edible coating to extend fruits and vegetables’ shelf life

IIT Guwahati researchers develop edible coating to extend fruits and vegetables’ shelf life

Researchers at the IIT Guwahati have developed an edible coating that can extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables. Designed to prevent food wastage, the researchers found the coating can keep the produce fresh for much longer than it was possible without it. They tested the coating on various vegetables and fruits including potatoes, tomatoes, […]

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Global consumer service robotics market to continue to grow through 2025, report says

Global consumer service robotics market to continue to grow through 2025, report says

The research firm estimated that the market for personal and education category robots would exceed $4.5 billion by 2025 The research firm estimated that the market for personal and education category robots would exceed $4.5 billion by 2025 The global consumer service robotics market grew last year, and the trend is expected to extend over […]

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