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Supercomputer Simulation to Investigate Black Hole and Galaxy Coevolution: Quasar Fueling

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 Pooja Kashyap

Big question regarding the formation of black holes and how they grow under different regimes have always been the holy grail for astrophysicists. Our galaxy hovers around a massive black hole which, under normal circumstances, is surrounded by spinning gases. Not much is known about these gases, however, some shine brightly, with an unceasing supply of fuel. While others go to a state of temporary dormancy and erupts again later with an influx of gases.

Swimming is Dynamics of Two Nervous System: AgnathaX

August 16, 2021August 17, 2021 Pooja Kashyap

Starting in the early 1900s, one of the problems that baffled neuroscientists worldwide was the role of central and peripheral nervous systems in swimming locomotion. In other words, how swimming locomotion is generated and how vertebrates synchronize the rhythm that is required for the locomotion.

X-ray Emission from Behind Black Hole: Galactic Nuclei

August 15, 2021August 15, 2021 Pooja Kashyap

Black holes are the most fascinating phenomena in the universe. Any new finding regarding the intricacies of black hole makes us wonder how less we know about it. This uncanny object is famous for ingesting huge quantities of matter from its surroundings, beaming with glittering luminosity and spilling out small portion of this matter by means of very powerful jets.

Chameleon Inspired Next-Generation Artificial Camouflage: Biomimicry

August 13, 2021August 15, 2021 Pooja Kashyap

To depict natural camouflage characteristics via artificial camouflage at device level has remained a challenge since decades. However, researchers at Seoul National University have developed an artificial camouflage that can adapt and blend with its surroundings. A defense strategy as seen in the case of chameleon that changes its appearance to avoid predators.

Fruitflies Inspired Tiny Drones To Locate Gas Leak Source: Biomimicry

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Pooja Kashyap

Biomimicry is not only shaping sustainable designs but it’s also revolutionizing the robotic technology. Researchers today are picking up learning from animal and insect kingdom to develop locomotion and structures in their labs.

Soft Artificial Tactile Sensor for Robots: Electronic Skin

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 Pooja Kashyap

In a collaborative research co-led by City University of Hong Kong scientists have created an innovative tactile sensor that resembles the characteristics of human skin. Mounted at the fingertip, the sensor is capable of holding delicate objects and thread a needle.

One Epidermal Patch to track Cardiovascular and Multiple Biomarkers: Wearable Microelectronics

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 Pooja Kashyap

Monitoring cardiovascular signals and multiple biochemical levels together on one tiny wearable patch has always been a far-fetched dream in the nanotech world. Scientists across the globe are still trying to figure it out however, researchers at the University of California San Diego have done something extraordinary in soft, stretchy skin patch.

Origami Inspired Bags for Rocket Fuel: Cryogenic Hydrogen

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

Storage and pumping fuel to rocket engines are the main challenges for travel beyond Earth and between celestial bodies. Researchers at Washington State University (WSU) have come up with an interesting idea of paper folding technique to bring about the desired architecture.

Wearable Sensor For ALS Patients: Facial Kinematics

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

People who suffer from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have an extremely tough time as they age. Cure for ALS is not known as of now. And it can last for a lifelong.

Octopus Inspired Device For Transferring Delicate Implants: Biomimicry

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

Researchers at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and collaborators have come with up an innovative way to surgical grip the fragile tissue grafts. Generally, during the ultra-thin tissue grafts, the grip leads to the collapse of structural integrity and functionality of soft tissues transplants. It has always been a challenge to preserve them during grafting and transferring process.

Microfluidic Squeezing Leads To Stemness: Cell Engineering

October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

In an interesting finding, scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston Children’s Hospital have discovered that physically pressing microscopic intra-cellular structures together can trigger cells to grow faster. This phenomenon at microscopic level resembles the spread of things like ideas, interests and even infections within a close proximity of people.

Biodegradable Electronic Blood Vessels: Tissue Interactions

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

In a joint effort, researchers at China and Switzerland have developed electronic blood vessels that mimics their natural counterparts. Most of the times, some foreign agent when implanted within the human body display uncertain behaviour. Incompatibility is a critical issue and at times, it often leads to tissue trauma.

Portable Docking Station For Autonomous Charging: Marine Robotics

October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

Rescue missions under natural disasters or man-made catastrophes are not only threatening for the safety of people but also quiet complex and dangerous for a rescue team. In order to increase the efficiency, robots are used in search and rescue (SAR) missions.

PETase with MHETase Speed Up The Breakdown Of Plastic: Enzyme Innovation

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

We live in a plastic era. Ubiquitously, the substance is found in our household and communities across the globe. Not only we have filled up our land but also oceans with plastic. Worldwide waste management market size is expected to reach $484.9 billion by 2025 from $303.6 billion in 2017.

Sponge Inspired Lattice Geometry: Biomimicry

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

Evolutionary process creates the most efficient mechanical as well as architectural designs. Most of the times, engineers take inspiration and try to replicate such resourcefulness in their designs. Of course, with the help of equations and computer algorithms, engineers try to fabricate bio inspired designs as bio-inspired engineering is a multi-step process.