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US' University of Colorado Denver gets UGC nod to set up campus in HyderabadUniversity of Colorado Denver has received a letter of intent from the UGC to establish a campus in Hyderabad. This campus will be the firs...- In 1959, Otis Boykin patented a precision resistor designed for greater reliability; his resistor designs later drew interest from IBM and the US militaryOtis Boykin, a valedictorian graduate of 1920, made remarkable strides in the field of electronics with his innovative inventions. In 1959,...
- Quote of the day by Martin Cooper: ‘It’s good to let your mind run free. But an inventor needs a...’ — Life lessons from an inspirational quote on the courage to dream, and the discipline to make the dream realQuote of the day by Martin Cooper: “It’s good to let your mind run free” speaks to the value of imagination, curiosity and allowing ourselv...
- In 2011, Lovell FHCC joined a green federal challenge with 3 focus areas. 3 years later, LED retrofits cut electricity 15%, saving $500,000 and 7.4 million pounds of CO2Lovell FHCC lighting project remains a useful example of how sustainability goals can produce measurable results when they are connected to...
- In 2014, Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago cold-composted 320 tons of grass clippings across 120 acres, lifting waste diversion from 18% to 39% overallThe scale of Lovell’s campus made the strategy particularly significant. The facility occupied approximately 120 acres and included a full ...
- Nobel-winning chemist born to Palestinian refugees grew up with 9 siblings in one room without running water or electricity; after moving to the US in 1980, he developed technology to harvest water from dry desert air without electricityOmar M. Yaghi, a distinguished Nobel laureate, grew up in Jordan, where he faced the harsh reality of water scarcity. This early challenge ...
- Scientists are turning plastic waste and corn stalks into edible cookies using genetically engineered yeast; the bizarre food experiment could tackle both pollution and food scarcityScientists at Southern Illinois University are developing experimental cookies made from plastic bottles and agricultural waste using genet...
- SoftBank pares nearly 2.6% stake in Lenskart for Rs 2,888 croreSoftBank Group has sold a 2.6% stake in Lenskart for Rs 2,888 crore. This transaction reduced SoftBank's holding to 7.28% from 9.86%. Abu D...
- In 2024, scientists found that clownfish use white stripes to spot rivals; the fish attacked most when intruders matched their three-stripe patternClownfish are anything but friendly when it comes to defending their homes, showcasing a fierce loyalty to their anemone habitats. They hav...
- Quote of the Day by author of ‘Infinite Jest’ David Foster Wallace: ‘If you worship money and things, if they are where you tap real meaning in life, then…’ - Why chasing money, beauty, power and success can leave you feeling like you never have enoughDavid Foster Wallace cautioned against idolizing limited aspirations such as wealth or intelligence, arguing that these pursuits can yield ...
- Quote of the Day by Walt Disney: “All the adversity I’ve had in my life... a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you” — Inspiring life lessons from a motivational quote on resilience, failure, personal growth and turning setbacks into strength by the legendary animator and entertainment pioneerQuote of the Day by Walt Disney: “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me.” While a sudd...
- Many people blame their internet provider when the stream stutters at dinnertime, but the microwave is the likely culprit; it runs at 2.45 GHz, the exact frequency your Wi-Fi might useMicrowave ovens can disrupt Wi-Fi signals on the 2.4 GHz band. This interference occurs because both devices use similar radio frequencies....
- Illinois Tech appoints Shyamal Gupta as COO India operationsIllinois Institute of Technology has appointed Shyamal Gupta as COO for India ahead of launching Illinois Tech Mumbai. Gupta will lead oper...
- US' best universities for 2026 announced by US News & World Report. Check who made it to top 10US News & World Report has released its Best Colleges rankings. Princeton University secures the top spot. Massachusetts Institute of Techn...
- In a first, Illinois Institute of Technology to launch campus in IndiaIllinois Institute of Technology will establish a Mumbai campus in 2026. It will offer undergraduate and graduate programs. Other universit...
- No shortcut to success: Indian MIT graduate reveals she ‘knocked on 100s of doors’ to land a job at NASAThe MIT graduate revealed how she was dismissed by several detractors who told her that as a foreign national, she would be unable to land ...
- N Sankar, industry icon and Chairman of Sanmar, passes awayAmong many felicitations, Sankar was awarded the Chemicals and Petrochemicals Award (2019) for distinguished contribution to the petrochemi...
- Twitter can unveil brand image better: StudyA brand's image is related to the characteristics of who their fans follow on Twitter, a new study has found.
- Now, touchscreen phones to identify you from taps and swipesScientists developed a new software that can enable your touchscreen smartphone to identify you by the way you tap & swipe on the device.
- Tata should have sold Nano in US first: Patrick Whitney, Illinois Institute of TechnologyPatrick Whitney says that Institute of Design is looking to work closely with more Indian corporations as India leads the current wave of d...
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