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Entangled photons revolutionise imaging technology

Entangled photons revolutionise imaging technology

March 7, 2024

Researchers from Glasgow University have harnessed the power of quantum physics to address a longstanding challenge in microscopy, opening doors to a brighter future for advanced microscopes. In a press statement, Glasgow University says that researchers from the United Kingdom a...

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West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose visits Guru Nanak College, Chennai

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose visits Guru N...

March 5, 2024

In what was a rare return of a prodigal faculty member to his ‘alma mater’ Governor of West Bengal C V Ananda Bose revisited the institution where he commenced his career as a lecturer in 1972, marking a significant chapter. During the visit on Monday, the Governor praised th...

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Shalakha Sansanwal: Punching beyond age stereotypes

Shalakha Sansanwal: Punching beyond age stereotype...

February 27, 2024

In the streets of Katwaria Sarai in South Delhi, Shalakha Sansanwal, a silver medallist in the 70kg category at the recently concluded 7th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championships, has defied conventions and challenges with her unwavering commitment to the sport. Her introdu...

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Good vibrations could hold answer to calming social anxiety, says study

Good vibrations could hold answer to calming socia...

February 26, 2024

The power of good vibrations can help reduce stress and social anxiety amongst those vulnerable to these symptoms, new research has found. According to a press statement issued by the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom, computing scientists and psychologists at the unive...

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African Union launches ambitious “Year of Education” initiative for 2024

African Union launches ambitious “Year of Educat...

February 23, 2024

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has welcomed the declaration by African Union countries to celebrate 2024 as ‘Year of Education’ and has pledged support for African States in achieving universal primary and secondary education. In a p...

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UK to offer 3,000 visas to Indian professionals through ballot system

UK to offer 3,000 visas to Indian professionals th...

February 20, 2024

The United Kingdom has opened its doorway to Indian citizens wanting to settle, work, or study in the country for two years. The announcement regarding the new voting procedure for the India Young Professionals Scheme was made by the British High Commission in India X (formerly T...

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8 AI firms sign agreement with UNESCO on ethical AI

8 AI firms sign agreement with UNESCO on ethical A...

February 6, 2024

Eight major firms involved in development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence around the world have signed an agreement with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), providing a major boost to the initiative of the UN organisation to pr...

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Wendy Ellis named Director of Equity Institute, George Washington University

Wendy Ellis named Director of Equity Institute, Ge...

February 6, 2024

Wendy Eliss, an assistant professor of global health, and director of the Center for Community Resilience of George Washington University has been appointed as director of the university’s Institute for Racial, Ethnic and Socioeconomic Equity, popularly known as the Equity Inst...

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University of Glasgow scholar discovers hidden Burns manuscript

University of Glasgow scholar discovers hidden Bur...

January 25, 2024

In a discovery, a leading expert at the University of Glasgow has uncovered a previously unknown manuscript by the renowned 18th century Scottish poet Robert Burns. In a press statement, the university says that the cancelled working manuscript, an early version of one of Burns...

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Heightened threats due to rising use of generative AI apps

Heightened threats due to rising use of generative...

January 19, 2024

A new research has highlighted the increase in cybersecurity for enterprises with the rising use of generative AI apps by employees. The report by Netskope, a leader in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), says that more than 10 pc of enterprise employees access at least one genera...

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