Sristi Raj Rai, Amity University Kolkata Energy is a transferable property of a body that can neither be created nor destroyed. It is the energy that is required to carry out any kind of work and has various forms (potential, kinetic, thermal, electrical, chemical, biological, etc). Keeping the transferable property in mind, nano engineers from […]
Prama Ghosh, Amity University Kolkata A team of researchers at the University of Bayreuth developed a highly effective rapid test to check the quality and authenticity of one of the most popular foods in Europe – olive oils which also provides information on the origin and counterfeits of the oil within one hour. The problem […]
Sampriti Roy, University of Calcutta The fractions of plastic debris that are less than 5 mm in the largest dimension or diameter are commonly referred to as microplastics. Microscopic plastic debris mainly results from the fragmentation of larger plastic debris that enters rivers and eventually reaches the oceans. Recent literature indicates that microplastic debris is […]
Sristi Raj Rai, Amity University Kolkata Cigarettes are getting replaced by E-cigarettes or vaping devices where most of them are flavored. The flavorings are added to the E-liquid which also consists of propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine, and nicotine usually. This liquid produces aerosol (vapor) when heated with the help of a battery. Vapors, when inhaled, […]
Pratyushee Ghosh, Amity University Kolkata Going gluten-free could also be the most important health trend of the past decade. But there’s confusion over whether gluten is problematic for everybody or simply those with certain medical conditions. Some people must avoid it for health reasons, like those with a disorder or intolerance. However, many within the health and wellness world suggest that everybody should follow a gluten-free diet — no matter whether they’re intolerant […]
PRAGYA SANTRA, AMITY UNIVERSITY KOLKATA The health problems and the mortality rate of children below 5 years of age is a serious threat globally especially to Asian and African countries. WHO reported Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) and diarrhoea as the leading cause of death of ⅓ of children worldwide. Besides, protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) is also […]
