Category: Science & Technology

** Mangaluru: Fr Ronald Serrao honoured with Victor Rodrigues Konkani Literary Award

“The contribution of the Catholic Church in the development of Konkani language in this region is commendable,” opined Dr Edward Nazareth, renowned Konkani literate and Professor of Orthopaedics at Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences, while felicitating Fr Dr Ronald Serrao, Rector of St Joseph Seminary who was bestowed upon Victor Rodrigues Konkani literary award 2021.

The award ceremony was organized at ‘Matha-Kripa’ hall of Samanvaya at Grurpur-Kaikmaba on Sunday February 27. Fr Antony Lobo, parish priest of Gurpur-Kaikamba parish was the chief guest.

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** Mangaluru: 90 years’ eventful life of Jesuit scientist Dr Leo D’Souza celebrated

 St Aloysius College celebrated the 90 years’ eventful life of a world renowned Jesuit scientist, Fr Dr Leo D’Souza on Monday February 28.

Dr Leo D’Souza is the former principal, rector and director of Laboratory of Applied Biology.

Bishop of Shivamogga, Dr Francis Serrao raised the toast.

Dr Leo D’Souza was felicitated by Dr Narayana Bhat, president, St Aloysius College Alumni Association, J S Stephen Pinto, behalf of retired staff, D’Souza family (Dr Nischith D’Souza, Dr Nameeth D’Souza and bishop of Mangalore diocese, Dr Peter Paul Saldanha.

** Mangaluru: Special postal cover on Doyen of Urology Late Prof H S Bhat released

Mangaluru postal division senior postal superintendent Harsha released a special postal cover to commemorate the Doyen of Urology, Late Prof H S Bhat on the occasion of decennial of Department of Urology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru on Tuesday, March 1 at TMA Pai Hall here, under the aegis of the Department of Posts, Mangaluru Division.

Speaking on the occasion, Harsha said, “Special cover is a format to recognise prominent personalities in any profession who have made enormous contributions to the society. Late H S Bhat had made such contributions in the field of Urology that I am delighted to be associated in the special cover part in his recognition. If there are such eminent personalities, proposals can be sent to us. If the proposals justify the contributions, then we will take a step towards creating special postal cover on them.”

** Solar-powered milking machines: Sunny side to dairy products from Chitradurga

The solar-powered milking machine was introduced by ‘SELCO’, a pioneer in spreading awareness about solar energy. The machine runs on a DC motor, making it financially viable for the farmer and comfortable for the animal. Sharing his experience of using this innovation, Devaraj – a dairy farmer from Hariyabbe village of Hiriyur taluk – says, “Solar-powered milking machines have helped us get a good milk yield. We have also been able to sail over erratic power supply, thanks to solar energy, while the cattle’s health is also maintained.”

** Genomics centre to give boost to preventive healthcare

Mapmygenome India, a personal genomics company, opened a genomics experience centre in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories- and Indian Council of Medical Research-certified centre will provide services such as genetic tests, genetic counselling, blood tests, health screening tests, antibody tests and Covid-19 RT-PCR tests.

It was inaugurated by IT and BT Minister Dr C N Ashwath Narayan and Biocon Ltd and Biocon Biologics Ltd chairperson Dr Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw.

** Science Academy fellowship to P.M. Patil

 Prof. P. M. Patil of Department of Mathematics, Karnatak University, Dharwad, has received Fellowship of Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA), Bengaluru in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of mathematical sciences.

He received the Fellowship Certificate from Minister for Higher Education and IT, BT Dr Ashwath Narayan, former union minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda and others in a function held at Bengaluru recently. Prof. P. M. Patil’s research work includes Convective Instability, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Boundary Layer Theory, Convective Heat and Mass Transfer problems in Newtonian and non-Newtonian Fluids, Nanofluids, hybrid nanofluids and related subjects..

** Pulse polio programme begins in Bengaluru

Bengaluru’s civic body launched Pulse Polio-2022 campaign, as part of a nationwide drive

The city’s civic body launched Pulse Polio – 2022 campaign, as part of a nationwide drive on Sunday. The Government has requested all parents to ensure that their children below the age of five get the polio drops administered, even if they had received the drops in the past. The campaign will continue till March 2. 

** ISRO inspires Channapatna rockets as engineers collaborate with artisans

The Indian Space Research Organisation offers its achievements in a language that connects, just in time for National Science Day, with DIY rocket models, Mangalyaan jigsaw puzzles, T shirts and more

“What we do is rocket science,” proclaims a tee-shirt. Created by Indic Inspirations for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the tee -shirt is a part of its Vyom collection. Most of the products, which include jigsaw puzzles based on Mangalyaan, rocket collectible matchboxes, mySpace PSLV notebooks and fridge magnets, come with a storyline.

** IISc. researchers help develop math model to predict COVID-19 vaccine efficacy

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science and Queensland Brain Institute in Australia have developed a mathematical model that predicts how antibodies generated by COVID-19 vaccines confer protection against symptomatic infections

The protection offered by vaccination has been touted as a major factor in reducing the damage caused by the third wave of Covid-19 infections. Several vaccines offer a high degree of protection, with some reducing the number of symptomatic infections by over 95% in clinical trials. But what determines the extent of protection.

** Lam Research India to sponsor fellowship program for MTech students at IISc. Bengaluru

Lam Research India, a supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) Bengaluru to offer a sponsored fellowship programme for second-year Master of Technology (MTech) students starting from the academic year 2022-23.

Lam India has been a part of CeNSE’s Industry Affiliate Program (IAP) since 2014 and was continuously engaging with the centre to collaborate on multiple innovative projects to advance the state of semiconductor technologies.