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Times of India
Nathan Gael Montelongo, a seventh-grader from La Joya, Texas, created a project using chitosan. He collected discarded shellfish shells to produce chitosan powder and tested its effectiveness on polluted water. Studies showed that chitosan improved water clari
Times of India
Ankith Burki, a seventh-grader from BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, created an atmospheric water generator for his project. He utilized low-frequency sound waves to improve the efficiency of water collection. Testing revealed a 117 percent increase in water
Times of India
Bailey Quinn Frank has created a groundbreaking air sampler designed to enhance health surveillance in rural areas. Utilizing basic materials such as fans and filters, this device collects airborne bacterial DNA. Findings revealed notable variations in bacteri
The Hindu
The feat has been described as India’s first free-space quantum-key distribution (QKD) link at a distance of 5.56 km
The Hindu
Three recent important research developments, all readable in one minute
Times of India
Times of India
Seychelles protected 30% of its ocean by 2020 through a debt conversion deal linked to long-term conservation. The plan safeguards 410,000 sq km of ocean, while allowing sustainable fishing, tourism and other economic activities. Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation w
The Hindu
The students said they spent several hours every day in the three to four weeks before the competition. While the first week was mostly about recruiting and forming a team, the next three weeks were a complete grind
The Hindu
New research is showing that fungi are protected from antifungals by genetic mutations as well as by making more copies of protective genes, and it seems the idea of dousing fungal pathogens with antifungals is nearing its end
Times of India
In a remarkable find during construction in Oceanside, California, fossilized remains were unearthed at a considerable depth. Expert paleontologist Joseph El Adli confirmed the identification of the bones, prompting a meticulous excavation effort. These fossil
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