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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - December 2018

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Jun 14, 2024

Wipro Launches Lab45 AI Platform to Boost Efficiency Across Business Functions

Wipro launched its Lab45 AI platform, designed to leverage generative AI (GenAI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning technologies to enhance efficiencies and transform business functions across industries. The platform is available to all Wipro employees and clients, running on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model and supporting various state-of-the-art large language models (LLMs) from leading providers, as well as custom deep-learning models.
The platform allows seamless integration of language and visual processing for generating images from text prompts, as well as the ability to index, parse, and summarise content.

Jun 13, 2024

Three Craters on Mars Named for Physicist Devendra Lal, Towns in UP, Bihar

Three craters on the surface of Mars were named for renowned cosmic ray physicist late Devendra Lal and the towns of Mursan and Hilsa in northern India.
While the discovery was made by a team of scientists which included researchers working at the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad in 2021, the naming was approved by an international body in June 2024.
The three craters are situated in the Tharsis volcanic region of the Red Planet.
On the recommendation of the PRL, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature approved naming the craters as 'Lal' crater, 'Mursan' crater and 'Hilsa' crater, PRL director Anil Bhardwaj said.
Mursan and Hilsa are the names of towns located in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, respectively.

Jun 12, 2024

IIT Madras, NASA Study Multidrug-resistant Pathogens on ISS

Indian Institute of Technology Madras and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) researchers are studying multi-drug resistant pathogens on the International Space Station (ISS), which could have key applications on Earth as well for the health of astronauts.
The researchers conducted a comprehensive study to understand the genomic, functional, and metabolic enhancements observed in multidrug-resistant pathogens with a particular focus on Enterobacter bugandensis, a prevalent nosocomial (hospital acquired infection) pathogen found on surfaces within the ISS.
Astronauts operating in altered immune conditions with limited access to traditional medical facilities face unique health challenges during space missions. Understanding the microbial landscape aboard the ISS is paramount for assessing the impact of these microorganisms on astronaut well-being.
The current study emphasises the critical need to investigate the pathogenic potential of microorganisms in space environments to safeguard astronaut health and mitigate the risks associated with opportunistic pathogens.

Jun 11, 2024

Twelve Countries Signed Zero Debris Charter - Pivot to Space Sustainability

Twelve countries signed the Zero Debris Charter, a landmark initiative led by the European Space Agency (ESA) to address the pressing issue of space debris. Unveiled in 2023, the Charter commits signatories to achieving debris-neutral space activities by 2030.
The Zero Debris Charter is a world-leading effort to become debris neutral in space by 2030 that was unveiled at the ESA Space Summit in Seville meeting in November 2023. Since the launch of the Charter at ESA's Space Summit in Seville, Spain, in November 2023, more than 100 organisations from around the world, including national space agencies, leading satellite manufacturers, space start-ups and astronomical societies, have confirmed their intent to sign. In addition to the 12 countries, the European Space Agency also signed the Zero Debris Charter as an International Organisation (IGO). Countries Include in Zero Debris Charter are Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Jun 10, 2024

AeSI Inaugurates New Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad

The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI) inaugurated its Ahmedabad Branch at the Space Applications Centre, ISRO Ahmedabad, marking a significant milestone in advancing aeronautical sciences and fostering collaboration among professionals in the aerospace sector.

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