Kochi: Youth-led, science-based innovations have been the main target of SciSol (Scientific Solutions), one of many key occasions at thirty eighth Kerala Science Congress. The contest introduced collectively younger innovators from throughout state to current sensible options to social and community-level challenges, with a particular give attention to points related to Ernakulam district.SciSol aimed to advertise software of scientific concepts to real-world issues. Projects addressed areas reminiscent of substance abuse, public well being, agriculture, city mobility and social safety, highlighting options which can be inexpensive and regionally relevant.A staff from Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) introduced a transportable lateral-flow strip-based sensor able to detecting artificial medication like MDMA in drinks and organic samples. The system is designed for speedy, on-site testing. Another mission, OptiTrace, developed by college students of Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, showcased a non-invasive screening device that makes use of a smartphone digital camera to investigate pupil response and point out attainable drug consumption.In the agriculture class, college students from Amal Jyothi College of Engineering launched a wise rambutan crop safety system that makes use of sound and transferring laser mild to discourage bats and birds, providing a low-cost various to netting.Public well being considerations have been addressed via an AI-enabled acoustic system from Govt Engineering College, Palakkad, which detects mosquito larvae in stagnant water by analyzing sound patterns. Urban visitors administration was one other focus space, with a staff from College of Engineering Trivandrum presenting a system to dynamically management visitors indicators to permit easy passage for ambulances.Winners of SciSol competitors will likely be introduced at the valedictory session on Monday.In the technical classes, position of blue financial system and science-led marine improvement was mentioned at a panel organized by Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos). Chaired by Kufos vice-chancellor A Bijukumar, the session introduced collectively scientists and consultants to deliberate on sustainable use of marine bioresources, fisheries, local weather change and technology-driven interventions.