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New Delhi: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, have developed an innovative and affordable microfluidic device that can rapidly determine whether bacteria are resistant or susceptible to antibiotics, officials said.Unlike many modern techniques that rely on costly metals, complex fabrication processes, or require highly-skilled technicians, this lab-on-chip device is based on screen-printed carbon electrodes embedded in a simple microfluidic chip.This approach makes the device not only economical but also suitable for deployment in smaller clinics and rural healthcare centres.According to S Pushpavanam, Y B G Varma Institute Chair Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras, the device…

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Despite more than 2,000 National Guard troops authorized by President Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said students in the nation’s capital will not be aided by their presence as children return to school this week.”We don’t need federal agencies to help get kids to school,” Bowser told ABC News. “We will take care of getting our kids to school.”The school year begins as Bowser and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) tout proficiency rates in English language arts/literacy (ELA) and math are the highest since prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the…

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SAN FRANCISCO — President Donald Trump wants the U.S. government to own a piece of Intel, less than two weeks after demanding the Silicon Valley pioneer dump the CEO that was hired to turn around the slumping chipmaker. If the goal is realized, the investment would deepen the Trump administration’s involvement in the computer industry as the president ramps up the pressure for more U.S. companies to manufacture products domestically instead of relying on overseas suppliers.The Trump administration is in talks to secure a 10% stake in Intel in exchange for converting government grants that were pledged to Intel under…

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Home » TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY NEWS » Aurigny Airlines Expands Accessibility with Aviramp Technology to Improve Passenger Experience at Southampton and London Gatwick airports Published on August 25, 2025Aurigny Airlines has made significant strides in improving accessibility for all passengers with the introduction of fully electric Aviramp units at Southampton and London Gatwick airports. This investment in Aviramp technology is designed to enhance the travel experience for passengers, particularly those with reduced mobility, ensuring a safer, more efficient, and dignified boarding and disembarking process. This addition to the existing Aviramp units at Guernsey Airport is part of a broader effort by…

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LONDON — Fighters from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on Sunday intercepted a Russian aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone for the third time in the past week, the command said in a statement.One E-3 Sentry command and control aircraft, two F-16 fighters and two KC-135s Stratotankers were dispatched “to intercept and visually identify” a Russian Il-20 surveillance and reconnaissance operating in the Alaskan ADIZ, NORAD said.The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American or Canadian airspace, NORAD said in its statement. “This Russian activity in the Alaskan ADIZ occurs regularly and…

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New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all higher education institutions to stop offering programmes in healthcare and allied disciplines, including psychology and nutrition through Open and Distance Learning or online mode from the 2025 academic session, according to officials.The ban applies to courses under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021. These include psychology, microbiology, food and nutrition science, biotechnology, clinical nutrition and dietetics. “No higher educational institutions (HEIs) shall be permitted to offer any allied and healthcare programmes covered in NCАНР Act, 2021, including psychology as specialisation under Open and Distance Learning…

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A fast-spreading wildfire in California’s wine country prompted mandatory evacuation orders as firefighters continued to battle the blaze from the ground and air into Monday.The Pickett Fire in Northern California’s Napa County has burned some 6,803 acres since it broke out Thursday, according to the latest update from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.As of midnight Sunday local time, the fire was 11% contained with some 615 structures at threat, CalFire said.Residents reacts as they look at smoke rising from the Pickett Fire in Napa County, California, U.S., August 22, 2025.Carlos Barria/ReutersThe fire broke out around 3 p.m.…

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In a world increasingly driven by data, organizations must rely on robust, scalable, and secure platforms that underpin analytics, AI, and operational intelligence. Developing such platforms requires deep expertise in data engineering, modern cloud architectures, integration, API design, and domain-specific compliance. As a result, many businesses partner with specialized data platform development firms to build resilient infrastructures and accelerate time-to-insight. This article spotlights the best data platform development firms. We then explore four other leading firms across different markets and geographies, each offering unique strengths in data platform implementations. 1. Edenlab Edenlab, headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, shines as a premier…

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MINNEAPOLIS — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ken Martin is in the fight of his life.The low-profile political operative from Minnesota, just six months on the job as chairman of the Democratic National Committee, is charged with leading his party’s formal resistance to President Donald Trump and fixing the Democratic brand.“I think the greatest divide right now in our party, frankly, is not ideological,” Martin told The Associated Press. “The greatest divide is those people who are standing up and fighting and those who are sitting on the sidelines.”“We’re using every single lever of power we have to take the fight to…

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