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Two golden silk orb weavers lived on the ISS for two months; most space-built webs became nearly symmetric, but under light the spiders used brightness as a new sense of upA fascinating study involving spiders in the International Space Station concluded that in microgravity, these creatures built webs that ex...09 Sep, 2026, 05.18 PM IST- Russia unveils new stealth air-launched stand-off weapons for Su-57 fighter family; S-71M Monokhrom, S-71K Kovyor, S8000 Banderol missiles/loitering munitions displayed at El Alamein International AirshowRussia revealed new stealthy air-launched stand-off weapons at an Egyptian airshow. These weapons are designed for the Sukhoi Su-57 stealth...09 Sep, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
- Oil’s $100 nightmare is back as worst-case scenario is taking shapeHouthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities have disrupted oil operations. These strikes also pressure the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint, impactin...09 Sep, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- $127 billion deposits raise new rupee risk as banks face future FX interest billsWith over $127 billion raised in overseas FX deposits since June, Indian banks are now confronting a risky situation regarding unhedged fut...08 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- In 1957, Vanguard TV3 rose about 4 feet before its rocket exploded; the 3-pound satellite was thrown clear, recovered, and now sits in the Smithsonian's Air and Space MuseumIn 1957, an American satellite launch ended in disaster when the rocket exploded on the launchpad. The salvaged satellite ultimately became...05 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Thales, Bharat Forge arm KSSL sign pact to explore 70-mm rocket systemsThales and Kalyani Strategic Systems have signed an alliance agreement. This partnership will explore collaboration on 70-mm rocket systems...03 Sep, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
- In 2024, Stanford-linked researchers redesigned radiative cooling for vertical walls; the emitter ran 2.5°C below ambient and 8.9°C cooler than white paintA team of researchers has unveiled a groundbreaking material designed to cool building walls effectively. This revolutionary emitter has th...02 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- Bringing order to disorder: Wars without winners allow India to offer a safe path to economic recoveryPolitical aspirations in Ukraine and West Asia have become counterproductive due to prolonged warfare. Recognizing this, India is proposing...01 Sep, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Miley Cyrus: 'If you love yourself, then what? You come first...' ; how 'We Can't Stop' hitmaker's quote shares important life lesson on how being 'selfish' can lead to better relationships...Being in a loving relationship and prioritising your own interests need not be antithetical concepts. In an old interview, pop star Miley C...01 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
- Science says some objects can look like they’re moving when they are perfectly still, here’s how your eyes get fooledEven when you appear to stare steadily at an object, your eyes are constantly making tiny involuntary movements known as fixational eye mov...01 Sep, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
- Global Market: AI could force central banks to rethink monetary policyArtificial intelligence could fundamentally reshape financial markets and force central banks to rethink monetary policy communication and ...01 Sep, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
- Global economy in tug-of-war between oil shock and AI boom: IMF chiefThe global economy is weathering an oil shock better than feared. An investment boom in artificial intelligence is now a growth engine. Dra...26 Aug, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
- In 2009, scientists began with a 3.8% perovskite solar cell. 17 years later, LONGi's silicon-perovskite tandem set a 35.5% world recordSolar cell efficiency has dramatically increased from 3.8% in 2009 to 35.5% today. This new crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem cell was ...24 Aug, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
- US Treasury Secretary may have a tough time dealing with yieldsTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent initiated a "Treasury twist" to influence bond yields. This move aimed to lower long-term borrowing costs ...24 Aug, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
- New rung on Iran's escalation ladder: A smart tactic or NATO war?Iran reportedly considers attacking US military sites in Europe as a warning. This strategy aims to deter Washington from escalating its co...19 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
- In 2024, scientists tested a zigzag-shaped wall prototype; it was up to 3.1°C cooler than a conventional radiative-cooling wall in outdoor testsEngineers have created a groundbreaking zigzag wall that cools itself through a unique design. This structure lowers its temperature by dir...19 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Sofía Vergara: "Never take 'no' personally. Sometimes people tell you 'no' for a..." — Inspiring life lessons on resilience, confidence, courage, perseverance, self-belief and emotional strength, and why rejection should never stop you from moving forward by the Colombian-American actress known for her remarkable rise to fameQuote of the day by Sofía Vergara: Sofía Vergara’s quote, “Never take ‘no’ personally. Sometimes people tell you ‘no’ for a reason that has...13 Aug, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
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