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Sudha Murty's educational journey from B.V.B. College of Engineering & Technology to the indian institute of science showcases her excellence in engineering and computer science. As founder of the Infosys Foundation, she focuses on education, health, and rural development. Her academic contributions and professional growth highlight a balance between personal life and global responsibilities.

The indian institute of science's recent study highlights how venom potency in Russell’s vipers and spectacled cobras varies with age, influencing antivenom effectiveness. Newborn Russell’s vipers exhibit more toxic venom than adults, while spectacled cobra venom stays consistent. This research emphasizes the need for region-specific and developmental stage-specific antivenoms to improve treatment outcomes.

SpaceFields, incubated at IISc, has successfully tested India's first AeroSpike Rocket Engine at its Challakere facility. The engine achieved a peak thrust of 2000N and featured altitude compensation for optimal efficiency. Supported by funding from Startup India Seed Fund, Boeing India, and state governments, this marks a significant advancement in space technology.

Health Minister Veena George revealed that Kerala will undertake pioneering research on amoebic encephalitis. A technical workshop involving experts from multiple institutes has been organized to formulate an action plan based on the One Health approach. The state's proactive measures have increased recovery rates, highlighting the importance of early detection and effective responses.

President Droupadi Murmu awarded the inaugural Vigyan Ratna Puraskar to biochemist Govindrajan Padmanabhan. The ceremony also honored several other scientists with Vigyan Shri and Vigyan Yuva awards for their respective achievements. The Chandrayaan-3 mission team received the Vigyan Team award, marking the first investiture for these newly instituted Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar.

The 2024 NIRF rankings, released by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, highlight the indian institute of science (IISc) Bengaluru's consistent excellence. IISc secured top ranks across multiple categories, including 2nd in the Overall category, 1st in both University and Research Institutions categories, and 4th in Innovation. With impressive placement statistics, strong research output, and a history of academic excellence, IISc remains a leader in India's higher education landscape.

Researchers at IISc developed a sustainable surfactant from cashew nut shell liquid, offering an eco-friendly alternative to toxic organic solvents in chemical synthesis. Led by Professor Susanta Hazra, the surfactant, CNSL-1000-M, demonstrated efficiency in catalysing vital reactions for anticancer drugs and LEDs, promising sustainability and cost savings in industrial chemistry.

Conservationists led by Prof Madhav Gadgil urged the Karnataka government to introduce Inner Line Permits to regulate development in ecologically sensitive areas of the Western Ghats. They pointed to issues such as rampant real estate activities and landslides in regions like Karwar and Wayanad, emphasizing the need for protective measures to safeguard nature and human lives.

The Karnataka government, alarmed by recent landslides in the Western Ghats, has ordered the closure of illegal activities in the region. The forest minister, Eshwar Khandre, cited harmful anthropogenic activities like forest encroachments and unregulated tourism as major threats. Legal action and evictions have been mandated to protect the ecologically sensitive area.

Malayalam actress Lenaa is radiating with pride as her husband, Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, an astronaut chosen for India’s Gaganyaan Mission, achieved another significant milestone in his career. The Indian Air Force officer recently presented his MTech research colloquium at the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the renowned indian institute of science (IISc).

Researchers at the indian institute of science (IISc) have developed a biocatalyst that converts fatty acids into biofuels, promoting sustainable energy. This breakthrough, announced Friday, aims to revolutionize "drop-in" biofuel production. IISc highlighted the potential of the biocatalyst to make biofuels compatible with existing fuel infrastructure. This development could significantly impact the future of energy production. To overcome this, they ingeniously combined UndB with another enzyme, catalase, creating a fusion protein that dramatically enhanced the process efficiency.

Scientists at the indian institute of science (IISc) have developed a new 3D hydrogel culture system that closely mimics the human lung environment to study tuberculosis (TB). This innovative platform helps track how tuberculosis bacteria infect lung cells and test the effectiveness of TB treatments. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is a dangerous pathogen. In 2022, it affected 10.6 million people and caused 1.3 million deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

A greying world has meant a new focus on living longer and healthier. A look at how science and money are coming together in the quest for immortality

The indian institute of science (IISc) has entered into a strategic partnership with the University of Surrey, UK. This collaboration aims to boost innovation in crucial technology sectors. Both institutions will focus on semiconductor technology and medical research. They will explore opportunities in developing new materials, designing, and fabricating semiconductor devices.

Indian and German physicists have made a ground breaking discovery that could pave the way for miniaturising chips, crucial for developing optical computers that are a million times faster than today's computers. The recent study, spearheaded by Ashish Arora from IISER Pune and Rudolf Bratschitsch from the University of Münster in Germany, was published in Nature Communications.

Following the earlier result announcement on March 16, 2024, the indian institute of sciences (IISc) Bengaluru has released the GATE 2024 scorecards on the GOAPS portal today, March 23, 2024. Scorecards for candidates are available for download at gate2024.iisc.ac.in, the official website. The website also offers cut-off scores for various test papers.

IISc researchers in Bengaluru developed a cancer vaccine compound boosting antibody levels in mice. The compound shows potential for enhancing cancer vaccine effectiveness and may lead to clinical trials for multiple cancer types.

Honeywell partners with FSID and IISc to support 37 Indian startups with Rs 9 crore fund over 4 years in agri-tech, clean-tech, health-tech, green-tech, providing seed funding, research support, industry connections, global network, and planning to onboard 10 more startups.