TECHNOLOGY
ISRO Earned US$54 Million From Foreign Launches
Launching satellites for countries including Japan and Singapore has earned the Indian Space Research Organization US$54 million in the last three years.
BGI’s Down Syndrome Test Gets CFDA Approval
In a reversal of a previous ruling banning clinical genetic testing, the CFDA has approved BGI's prenatal testing kits.
BITS Pilani Develops Rapid Antibiotic Test Kit
A portable antibiotic tester invented at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad will be commercially developed by a university spin-off company xBITS.
NTU Launches Nano & Pico Satellites
Designed and built by students and researchers at NTU, the satellites VELOX-I and VELOX-PIII are now orbiting 650 km above the Earth.
CAMTech To Boost Med Tech In India
CAMTech India will organize clinical summits, Hack-a-thons and boost medtech commercialization through awards and an accelerator program.
Absorbing Water For Clearer View
Scientists in Singapore have invented a permanent surface coating that attracts water instead of repelling it, producing clearer surfaces.
Turning Pee Into Power
Scientists have demonstrated that human urine is a potent source of carbon catalysts, which could help power supercapacitors and batteries.
NTT DOCOMO Builds First Multi-Purpose Authentication Device
New device prototype by Japanese mobile solutions provider can activate smartphones or tablets for network access.
Virtual Curtain Reduces Mining Sludge
Scientists have developed a method of treating mining waste that reduces sludge production by 90 percent and facilitates the recovery of economically valuable metals.
