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In 1907, a chemist was chasing a shellac substitute when a hard resin changed the age of plasticIn an unassuming quest for new industrial materials, Leo Baekeland ignited a transformative shift. His pursuit of a shellac alternative led...- Penguin feathers inspired a "living skin" material that could slash energy bills in buildingsResearchers have developed a revolutionary thin film inspired by penguin feathers that passively switches between heating and cooling modes...
- In 1796, an English surgeon noticed that milkmaids rarely got smallpox, and the vaccination changed the worldEdward Jenner pioneered the smallpox vaccine in the late 1700s. He noticed milkmaids, who contracted cowpox, were immune to smallpox. Jenne...
- How the Supreme Court is reshaping the US midterm electionsThe US Supreme Court is set to decide two crucial election law cases. One case challenges rules on counting mail-in ballots received after ...
- Psychology says adults who never bring their phone into the bedroom aren't being difficult - they're guarding the last quiet border of the day, because bedtime media use can keep the mind externally cuedKeeping phones out of the bedroom is a growing trend supported by psychological research. Studies show that reducing pre-sleep screen time ...
- Psychology suggests adults who never post on social media aren’t out of touch: They may be protecting a version of themselves that does not need an audienceMany people avoid social media posts not due to detachment, but to protect their identity. Public sharing can feel like a performance, lead...
- In 1938, a patent clerk rubbed sulfur onto a metal plate and copied a few words in a borrowed lab: It led to the foundation of xerographyChester Carlson invented xerography in 1938. This innovation allowed for quick document copying without retyping. Major corporations initia...
- In 1831, Michael Faraday noticed a tiny needle twitch: And discovered the hidden force behind modern electricityIn 1831, visionary scientist Michael Faraday made a pivotal discovery: the relationship between changing magnetism and electric current. Th...
- OpenAI goes all out to charm Indian codersOpenAI personnel are spending more time in India to understand the ecosystem and offer products and services that fit the market. Their con...
- In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was testing sound through wire when an accidental spill of acid helped make telephone historyAlexander Graham Bell's telephone invention was not a lucky accident. He and his assistant Thomas Watson were already conducting detailed e...
- A simple diving trip led an 18-year-old to build a system to pull plastic from the oceanInspired by a beach clean-up day, an 18-year-old innovator envisioned a groundbreaking solution for ocean pollution. By applying his unders...
- Future wars will be won by agility, integration, and indigenous tech: DRDO ScientistIndia's military future depends on fast innovation and integrating national resources. Prateek Kishore highlights that warfare is changing,...
- The AI blindspot: Layoffs are piling up, but where are the returns?Companies are cutting jobs to fund AI, but this strategy may not work. A global survey shows that reducing staff does not guarantee better ...
- Gen-Z did not invent entrepreneurship but it might be the first generation that thinks it does not require permissionIndian campuses are witnessing a surge in student entrepreneurship, with Gen-Z founders prototyping and building ventures before graduation...
- In 1879, a chemist left a lab without washing his hands: A sweet taste on his fingers revealed saccharin and changed the history of artificial sweetnessImagine the year is 1879, a time of exploration and innovation. Constantin Fahlberg, while working in a lab, accidentally discovers sacchar...
- AI that talks back in real time: Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines unveils ‘interaction models’Thinking Machines Lab, founded by Mira Murati, has introduced "interaction models," an AI approach designed for real-time, natural conversa...
- 7 Reasons why Enterprises, Startups & SMEs should nominate themselves for the ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026India’s business landscape is entering a new era of intelligent transformation, where innovation is driving real business impact across ind...
- Your long fingernails can finally stop being a smartphone nightmareLong nails often make touchscreen use a challenge. Researchers are developing a conductive nail polish, incorporating compounds like taurin...
- In 1989, Tim Berners-Lee proposed a simple information system and accidentally changed the internet foreverIn 1989, Tim Berners-Lee proposed a system at CERN to improve information sharing among scientists using hypertext links. This led to the i...
- Inside SpeEdLabs’ bet on school-integrated test preparationSpeEdLabs is embedding competitive exam preparation directly into school systems, aiming to make high-quality, affordable test prep accessi...
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