Shining light into the dark: Curtin discovery makes microscopic imaging possible in dark conditions

Curtin University researchers have discovered a new way to more accurately analyse microscopic samples by essentially making them ‘glow in the dark’, through the use of chemically luminescent molecules.  Lead researcher Dr Yan Vogel from the School of Molecular and Life Sciences said current methods of microscopic imaging rely on fluorescence, which means a light … Read more

NIA to investigate Thiruvananthapuram Airport Gold smuggling case

The Ministry said, the decision has been taken as the organised smuggling operation may have serious implications for national security. It came a day after Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking an effective investigation into the seizure of gold worth crores of rupees from a diplomatic baggage … Read more

CPCB to strengthen monitoring of Pollution in tributaries of Ganga

The meeting was attended by senior officials of both the ministry. In the meeting pending issues of Environment/Forest clearence of National Projects of Central Water Commission, National Water Development Agency and Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana-AIBP were discussed.  Further, Union Minister of Jal Shakti requested the Central Pollution Control Board to strengthen the pollution monitoring system in Ganga … Read more

Chhattisgarh: 25 Maoists surrender in Dantewada district

They have surrendered before Superintendent of police Abhishek Pallav at Kuakonda Police station.  Three of the surrendered Maoists had reward of Rs. one lakh each on their head.  According to police, these rebels were allegedly involved in various naxal incidents.  Police officials said that the surrendered Maoists will be provided necessary assistance as per the … Read more