A low-cost, brain-scanning device for detecting neurological emergencies swiftly, a biochip integrated with smart phone for DNA-based test malaria test, a point-of-care microscope that detects infection using artificial intelligence (AI) are some of the top 20 ventures selected in the Tata Social Enterprise Challenge (TSEC) 2016-2017.
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Microsoft’s cloud technology increases crop yield in Andhra
A pilot project using cloud technology by Microsoft and ICRISAT in Andhra Pradesh has increased the groundnut crop yield, it was announced at the 20th National Conference on e-Governance here on Monday. Continue reading Microsoft’s cloud technology increases crop yield in Andhra
Smartphone to spot sleep disorders while awake
A team of researchers has developed a smartphone-based system to assess obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity while a patient is awake and analyse the sleep-wake activity. Continue reading Smartphone to spot sleep disorders while awake
Cisco unveils initiatives to digitally empower girls in Rajasthan
In its bid to accelerate the digital transformation of Rajasthan, global networking giant Cisco on Monday announced a slew of initiatives, including video-enabled digital classrooms in women colleges in the state to cover 10,000 women students over the next one year.
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China creating new map of Moon
Chinese scientists are drawing a 1:2.5 million scale geological map of the Moon, a media report said on Thursday.
Ouyang Ziyuan, first chief scientist of China’s lunar exploration programme, said five universities and research institutes have set standards for digital mapping and drawing of the Moon’s geological structure. Continue reading China creating new map of Moon
China launches commercial rocket mission
A Chinese rocket Kuaizhou-1A (KZ-1A) sent three satellites into space in its first commercial mission on Monday.
The rocket, carrying the satellite JL-1 and two CubeSats XY-S1 and Caton-1, blasted off from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu at around 12.11 p.m. (Beijing Time), reports Xinhua news agency. Continue reading China launches commercial rocket mission
This app-based game may help smokers quit
Finding it hard to stick to New Year’s resolution to quit smoking? Take a heart, a new app-based game may help you achieve that. Continue reading This app-based game may help smokers quit
New smart bed can adjust itself to stop your snores
A US-based company has developed a smart bed that can automatically adjust itself in order to stop one from snoring and provide maximum comfort for a sound sleep.
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If sharing your pictures on Instagram isn’t enough, why not wear them?
Fashionistas, particularly millennials, like to personalize what they wear.
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Jeans will vibrate when it’s time to turn
Tired of having to constantly check your cellphone for directions?