Dr. Vaishali Lavekar
Dr. Vaishali Lavekar
Hot springs harbour microbial diversity
Posted on 27 Feb, 2018 05:07 PMPune : Microorganisms can be found at almost every habitat in the environment owing to their capacity to adapt and survive. Some of them can withstand extremely hot environments such as natural hot springs. Studying such organisms can help in understanding not just why they are so hardy but may also yield new and useful chemicals.
Mercury-free lamp developed for water purifiers
Posted on 16 Jan, 2018 04:57 PMPune : The use of ultraviolet lamps in water purifiers is common but the presence of mercury in these lamps could be potentially hazardous. Now a group of Indian scientists have developed a mercury-free ultraviolet lamp that can be used in water purifiers.