Hylenr finds rare-earth signatures in reactor tests, eyes new critical materials routeHyderbad's Hylenr Technologies has unveiled groundbreaking insights from its hydrogen reactor studies. Their research unveiled traces of 32...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
In 1984, Challenger captured the failing SolarMax satellite; astronauts spent nearly seven hours repairing it before sending the observatory back to workIn 1984, a groundbreaking space mission adeptly salvaged the nearly inoperative SolarMax satellite. Astronauts successfully captured and re...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
ET Startup Awards 2026 | Top Innovator: Deeptech startup Theranautilus’ micro robots score big winDeeptech startup Theranautilus has won the Top Innovator award at the ET Startup Awards 2026 for its work on microscopic robots that can na...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Earlier in 2026, Chinese and Hong Kong researchers built CiliaVine with 50 magnetic cilia to control blood flow. Now, the robot captured tumor cells from all 23 liver cancer patients tested, revealing potential for cancer diagnosisA new robot named CiliaVine manipulates blood flow using magnetic fields. This device successfully captured circulating tumor cells from al...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
An 18-year-old wanted to make advanced robotics cheaper so he built a high-precision sensor that costs less than $25; similar devices can cost hundreds or thousandsIn a remarkable feat of innovation, eighteen-year-old Frank Lucci has crafted SubArc, a groundbreaking rotary sensor for robotics that reta...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
How U.S. military funding propelled China's robot dogsThe rise of Unitree, a Chinese company known for its impressive robot dogs, can be attributed to research breakthroughs funded by the US mi...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
During research, Czech scientists built microscopic cleanup robots from 2 materials and tested them against plastic pollution. Now, the moving swarms remove about 94% of polystyrene and 89% of PET from contaminated waterCzech scientists have developed microscopic cleanup robots designed to capture microplastics in contaminated water and soil. Built from lay...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
L&T plans to manufacture rare-earth magnets in India to challenge China’s dominanceLarsen & Toubro is planning to bid for India’s incentives to manufacture rare-earth magnets domestically, people familiar with the matter s...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
In 1898, an immigrant engineer invented wireless technology, created a battery-powered boat and operated it with a pocket-size remote while everyone thought it was magic: How Nikola Tesla demonstrated the world's first radio-controlled vessel 'Telautomaton'?In 1898, an immigrant inventor created a remote-controlled boat powered by a battery and operated it with the help of radio signals while e...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Rare earth minerals explained: Why are they the world's most strategic resources?Rare earth minerals explained: Rare earths are vital for modern technology and defense applications. China dominates global processing, cre...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Nexon Geochem ties up with Russia's Giredmet for rare-earth processingNexon Geochem will collaborate with Russia's Giredmet for rare-earth processing technology. This partnership aims to build integrated facil...
13 Jul, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Neo Performance Materials looks at India for rare earth magnet manufacturingThe Toronto-based company is a leading critical materials company specialising in rare-earth processing. It is among the world's leading no...
10 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: 'In the twenty-first century, the robot will take the place which slave...' - A century-old prediction on AI, robots and humanity's technological future by the world's greatest inventorQuote of the Day by Nikola Tesla: Nikola Tesla's famous prediction, "In the twenty-first century, the robot will take the place which slave...
09 Jul, 2026, 02.59 AM IST
Elon Musk warns rare earth magnet shortage may delay Tesla's robotsWhile Tesla navigates this supply chain challenge, other robot manufacturers like Agility Robotics are adapting designs to minimize relianc...
24 Apr, 2025, 09.56 AM IST
Robotic 'hands' may boost cancer diagnostics, drug delivery"Scientists are forging new territory in the field of soft robotics. One of the latest advances is a flexible, microscopic hand-like grippe...
05 Feb, 2015, 05.10 PM IST
Hi-tech sperm may deliver babies and buildingsAmong other uses, these robotic versions could change how in-vitro fertilization works.
06 Jun, 2014, 08.38 AM IST
Now, build your own smartphone-controlled robots!Engineers have developed magnetic robot construction kits which enable you to build your own smartphone-controlled toy robots.
11 Nov, 2013, 01.18 PM IST