It is well-established that Pakistan is among the countries that are most vulnerable to climate change impacts. For over a decade, it has been consistently ranked in the top ten countries in Germanwatch’s Climate Risk Index, and these impacts are very palpable today. Over the past year, it has become increasingly apparent that climate change…
Solar-powered IoT-based weather station is a device that uses solar energy and internet of things (IoT) technology to gather and transmit data about weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed, and direction. The device consists of various sensors that capture these parameters and then transmit the information to a central server, which can…
Biodegradable packaging is an important topic that has been gaining more attention in recent years. With the increasing awareness of the impact of plastic waste on the environment, more and more people are looking for sustainable alternatives to traditional packaging materials. One of the most promising options is biodegradable packaging, which is made from natural…
A university’s ranking synchronically mirrors its progress vis-à-vis various Key Performance Indicators, such as Academic Reputation, Employer Reputation, Faculty-Student Ratio, Citations per Faculty, International Faculty & Students, etc. NUST’s growth trajectory over the past 5 years epitomises a progressive vision and a journey of excellence in higher education, research, innovation and numerous other initiatives within…
Faisal Mosque designed by Vedat Delokay is an iconic architectural landmark that requires no introduction. Given its contradictory form in the canonized context of mosque architecture in South Asia, the complex has more to offer than just the quintessential definition of an area to offer prayer. In this article, 3rd year students of History and…
Following the pandemic of 2020, biotechnology has been established as a fast-moving sector often at the frontiers of science. Many scientists and institutes in Pakistan are trying their best in this field to produce fruitful results. Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB) at National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) holds a prime position in…
