Metal induced toxicity and the after effect on Human Brain

In the complex tapestry of our environment, heavy metals play a multi-faceted role. They are essential for industry and technology, yet their accumulation poses an alarming risk to our well-being. The rise in industrial activities and urbanization has led to a surge in neurotoxic and heavy metals pollution, releasing these toxic elements into our air,…

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Aqua Drone: The Aquatic Avenger with a Vision for Blue and Healthy Planet

Water is important for human sustenance and progress, yet the world is facing widespread water scarcity and deteriorating water quality caused by escalating pollution and population growth. The overall quality of water has been adversely affected by changing atmospheric conditions and human actions. In Pakistan, a large portion of the population lacks access to clean…

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NUST launched Climate Resilient Plan to achieve Net Zero eMission

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…

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Water Remediation Using Polymeric Membranes Modified with MOF

Oil / Water pollution is increasing unprecedented due to surging release from industrial spills, petrochemical effluent, and domestic discharge. Water is the driving force of life, but water pollution has posed an immense threat to human health, aquatic life, and economic development. Oil/water pollution is increasing unprecedented due to surging release from industrial spills, petrochemical…

IoT Based Indoor Air Quality Monitoring System deployed at NUST

On average, humans spend around 90 % of their time indoors, which highlights the importance of indoor air quality. Indoor air quality typically encompasses the ambient conditions inside buildings and public facilities that may affect both the mental and respiratory health of an individual. Until the COVID-19 outbreak, indoor air quality monitoring was not a…