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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - June 2017

Jun 2017

Aug 01, 2017

Material To Convert CO2 into Fuel

Scientists have developed a material that can help convert carbon dioxide into fuel and other energy-rich products using light without generating unwanted byproducts. The achievement marks a significant step forward in developing technology that can generate fuel, while mitigating levels of a potent greenhouse gas using solar power.
When exposed to visible light, the material, a “spongy” nickel organic crystalline structure, converted carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide (CO) gas, which can be further turned into liquid fuels, solvents, and other useful products.

Jul 29, 2017

Apple to Test Its 5G Technology

Apple is set to begin testing its 5G technology after the US Federal Communications Commission approved its application to work towards bringing the technology to masses.
Apple is targeting millimetre-wave broadband at higher frequency and smaller wavelength bands.
Millimetre-wave technology helps in larger data transmission at faster speed. But to allow such larger data transmission to go through, a direct line of sight is needed.
Facebook, Google, Samsung and Starry have been already working on this technology for a while.

Jul 28, 2017

Apps to Send Alerts Launched

The government launched two mobile apps - 'India Quake' for dissemination of earthquake parameters and the other one 'Sagar Vani' to disseminate ocean related information and alerts (like high waves and Tsunami early warnings) to the user community in timely manner for their safety.

Jul 27, 2017

Microsoft Launches New App

After four months of beta testing with corporate offices and government departments, Microsoft launched its mobile app Kaizala. The messaging and collaboration app is meant for office use. Being touted as a "made for India", the software giant beta tested it with NITI Aayog and the UP State Election Commission among others.
The app is available both as a standalone and as a part of the Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications.

WhatsApp Planning Another App

Facebook-owned WhatsApp introduced some interesting features in order to enhance the app's user experience. Now, the company is testing to a new feature which will enable the users to switch between voice and video calls. Along with this, WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new app, targeted towards businesses.

Jul 25, 2017

New Elusive Sunfish Species Discovered

Scientists have come across a new species of gigantic ocean sunfish – that could weigh up to two tonnes. The species is the first addition to the Mola genus in 130 years.
The iconic fishes are bony fishes, but are also the heaviest and most distinctive among their species.
It has been aptly named the Hoodwinker Sunfish.

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