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In 2016, researchers proposed that salt fingers could send crystals to the Dead Sea floor. 3 years later, a 2019 study backed the theory, showing why the lakebed gains about 10 centimeters of salt yearly- In 2000, Sandia used a 416-nanometer cheesecloth-like crystal to bend infrared light with little loss. 26 years later, the approach still guides research into faster, cooler photonic chips
- Columbia Engineering built a pigment-free paint filled with microscopic air pores; it stayed 6°C below surrounding air during hot desert tests in Arizona
- Billions of years ago, Mars shifted from rivers and lakes to dry dunes; NASA says Curiosity’s hematite crystals may help date that climate shift in rockRecent studies on hematite crystal sizes reveal insights into Mars' ancient climate shifts. The presence of these tiny crystals suggests th...26 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Retailers, quick commerce companies limit sugar rush amid stock painRetailers and quick-commerce platforms including D-Mart, BigBasket, Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart have started limiting sugar purchases as s...26 Aug, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
- Apple launches faster Mac mini, Mac Studio to tap AI boomThe new mini, unveiled alongside a beefed-up Mac Studio, starts at $899 and comes with either Apple's new M6 chip or the M5 Pro. It is $100...25 Aug, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
- In 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts found a white rock later identified as part of the Moon's ancient crust; the "Genesis rock" was estimated to be around four billion years oldIn 1971, the Apollo 15 mission led astronauts to discover a remarkable lunar rock, affectionately termed the 'Genesis rock' due to its age ...25 Aug, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
- Next-gen silicon wave could see India leapfrog global chip giants: ExpertsIndia’s late entry into semiconductor manufacturing could help it catch up as the industry enters a new phase driven by silicon photonics, ...25 Aug, 2026, 08.11 AM 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
- In 1972, Apollo 17 astronaut Jack Schmitt suddenly shouted, “There is orange soil!”: It contained tiny glass beads from ancient lunar fire fountainsDuring the Apollo 17 mission, astronauts stumbled upon intriguing orange soil at Shorty Crater, revealing a treasure trove of microscopic g...22 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- 444-day FD with highest interest rates: Which PSU bank provides highest maturity on Rs 5 lakh investment? Check herePublic sector banks are currently offering enticing interest rates on fixed deposits with special tenures. The standout option is the 444-d...21 Aug, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
- Manohar Lal Khattar unveils Delhi's 2047 blueprint: 40 lakh homes, 695-km metro & jobs on agendaDelhi's Master Plan 2047 proposes forty lakh new homes for its growing population. The city's metro network will expand to six hundred nine...20 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- In 1896, a French physicist accidentally discovered radioactivity after leaving uranium crystals on photographic plates wrapped in black paper inside a dark drawerIn 1896, a French physicist accidentally discovered radioactivity after leaving uranium crystals on photographic plates wrapped in black pa...20 Aug, 2026, 01.53 AM IST
- In 1945, Hiroshima’s atomic blast vaporized metal, glass, soil and water; 81 years later, scientists studying the cooled material found strange glass spheres that may preserve a never-before-seen alloyAfter decades of 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing, scientists studying tiny glass particles found around Hiroshima Bay have identified evidenc...20 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
- Scientists discover how a one-atom quantum engine can turn ‘waste’ light into useful energyResearchers are developing new ways to understand energy in tiny quantum machines. They argue that escaping light may still perform useful ...20 Aug, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
- India's agro-chemical companies seek data protection law to expedite farm innovationAgro-chemical firms urge government to protect regulatory data in a new bill. This protection would encourage new pesticide molecule develo...19 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- No visa needed, 3-star hotels for Rs 1000, Rs 500 scooty rent: Only 6 hours from India, this Vietnamese island has Maldives-like beaches, Disneyland-style theme parks and grand European architecturePhu Quoc is the perfect visa-free destination for Indian tourists craving a luxurious yet affordable escape. The island in Vietnam has stun...19 Aug, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
- Cerebras launches new server chip and system designed to speed AI chatbotsCerebras makes AI hardware and chips that compete with Nvidia and targets the portion of AI called inference, the computing process of gene...19 Aug, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
- Astronomers looked into the void of space—and watched light do something unthinkableAstrophysicists detected light polarization around a distant magnetar. This observation confirms a quantum vacuum hypothesis from nearly ni...18 Aug, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
- Klarna trims full-year revenue, volume outlook as German retail weakensKlarna has adjusted its full-year volume and revenue forecasts downwards, citing difficulties in the German market. This decision resulted ...18 Aug, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
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