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AI set to wipe out humans? Andrew Ng breaks his silence on artificial intelligence doomsday warnings as tech leaders debate whether superintelligent machines could become uncontrollable- US sanctions were meant to slow China’s tech industry. Instead, a 72% rise in science-linked patents reveals how restricted firms are building their own path to innovation
- ET Startup Awards 2026: Theranautilus’ nanorobots will be ready for human trials by year-end
- Meet Gabby Goodwin, the US girl who turned a childhood problem with lost hair barrettes into a patented product and a business that teaches other girls entrepreneurshipGabby Goodwin’s entrepreneurial journey began when she was 5 years old and repeatedly returned from school without her hair barrettes. Afte...18 Sep, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
- Chennai-born Sethuraman Panchanathan named 2026 Bueche Award recipient, first Indian American to receive honourSethuraman Panchanathan will receive the 2026 Arthur M. Bueche Award from the NAE. This marks the first time an Indian American receives th...17 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
- Biomoneta launches Avata Air through Panasonic’s MirAIe Lifestyle platformBiomoneta’s microbial air-decontamination technology has previously been deployed and evaluated in healthcare environments, including inten...17 Sep, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
- In 1993, Michael Jackson and two collaborators patented shoes for an impossible-looking lean; the secret was hidden beneath their heelsStory of Michael Jackson's patented anti-gravity shoes remains one of the most intriguing pieces of music and performance technology from t...17 Sep, 2026, 04.42 AM IST
- In 1930, Albert Einstein and another physicist patented a refrigerator with no moving parts; why did their invention never reach your kitchen?In a remarkable collaboration, Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard advanced the world of refrigeration with a groundbreaking patent. Their desi...17 Sep, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
- In 1988, Jamie Lee Curtis patented a diaper with its own built-in pocket for wipes, years before the idea became commonJamie Lee Curtis’s diaper patent is an intriguing example of how innovation can begin with a remarkably simple question: what if two things...16 Sep, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
- Global Market: Hong Kong unveils first five-year plan, targets bigger push into technologyHong Kong has unveiled its first Five-Year Plan through 2030, targeting higher innovation spending and greater investment in AI, robotics, ...16 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- Scientists in China have turned worn-out wind turbine blades into material for building roads: ‘The roads don’t show any cracks’Wind turbines can last for decades against the punishing winds, but what happens when they reach the end of their lives? A group of researc...16 Sep, 2026, 02.25 AM IST
- In 2025, China sent four mice to Tiangong for about two weeks; one female later produced three litters of 9, 10, and 9 pups after returning to EarthIn a groundbreaking Chinese space experiment, four mice were sent into orbit for two weeks. Remarkably, one female mouse returned and gave ...15 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Ireland turned retired wind-turbine blades into a 6-metre bridge; engineers also reused 19th-century railway foundations instead of building anewIreland's Blade Bridge offers a powerful lesson in how sustainable engineering can begin with a different question: not “What should we bui...15 Sep, 2026, 02.10 AM IST
- The epistemology of power: Why BRICS must build a common scientific architectureFor nations striving for geopolitical balance, achieving scientific and technological independence is crucial. The BRICS alliance, with its...12 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Indian agrochemical firms may benefit from volume recovery, but weak pricing, competition could pressure margins: ReportGlobal agrochemical markets face ongoing pressure from weak farmer economics and intense competition. Channel inventories have largely retu...12 Sep, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
- In 2022, China grew rice from seed to seed on Tiangong for 120 days; six seeds produced 59, and their descendants reached a third generation on EarthChinese astronauts have made remarkable strides in agricultural innovation by growing rice aboard the Tiangong space station. The experimen...11 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Machinist Edwin Budding patented a lawnmower in 1830; rotating blades used to finish woolen cloth gave him the mechanism for cutting grass evenlyIn 1830, Edwin Budding revolutionized lawn care by inventing the lawn mower, a clever adaptation of a machine designed for trimming cloth. ...09 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Alfred Cralle, a Pittsburgh porter, patented his ice-cream mold and disher in 1897; its thumb-operated scraper let servers dish 40 to 50 plates a minuteAlfred L. Cralle, a Black American inventor, patented the ice cream scoop in 1897. His simple yet effective design revolutionized ice cream...09 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combatChina is rapidly advancing humanoid robot research for potential military deployment. Military institutions are testing these robots agains...07 Sep, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
- From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combatTwo days after the Games ended, the People's Liberation Army's official newspaper drew its own conclusions from the show. The PLA Daily cal...07 Sep, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
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