No rivers, no wells, no rain needed: How a Nobel Prize-winning scientist's invention produces up to 1,000 litres of drinking water daily from thin airOmar Yaghi Water-From-Air Innovation: Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has helped develop a groundbreaking machine that can produce c...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
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...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch padThe mishap, which occurred during a test fire of the engines for the New Glenn rocket's launch next week, comes at a critical time for Jeff...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Blue Origin faces months of delay after rocket explosion damages launch pad, puts launch schedule at riskBlue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch pad suffered extensive damage after an engine test fire explosion. This incident will cause a signifi...
30 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashoreBlue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test firing, causing significant damage to its launch pad. This incident is a major setbac...
29 May, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Blue Origin rocket explodes during test, setback for bid to catch SpaceXBlue Origin faced a blow as Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket erupted in flames during a critical test on the launchpad, creating a stunning fir...
29 May, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
FirstCry, Slice’s FY26 numbers; Nilekani’s Fundamentum eyes deeptech pushFirstCry parent cut its losses in the March quarter on tightened costs. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
26 May, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
H-1B chill sets in; Flipkart doubles down on ShopsyUS demand for H-1B visas has slumped to a seven-year low amid steeper costs and Trump-era policy shifts. This and more in today’s ETtech To...
26 May, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Anthropic's Chris Olah says AI must be guided from outside Big TechSpeaking at the presentation of Pope Leo's first encyclical on artificial intelligence, Olah said there was "a real possibility" that AI wi...
25 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Biotech startup StrainX Bioworks raises $13 million from Prime Venture, Leo Capital, othersStrainX Bioworks, a synthetic biology and precision fermentation startup, has raised $13 million to advance its biotechnology platform. The...
25 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Spacetech firm Agnikul eyes $50-75 million at flat $500 million valueSpacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos is reportedly in talks to raise $50-75 million at a $500 million valuation. This potential funding round, ...
11 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Quote of the Day by legendary American actor Steve McQueen: “Sometimes you have to say goodbye… – Inspiring quote on change, courage, letting go, personal growth and embracing uncertainty by the Academy Award-winning Hollywood icon known as the “King of Cool”Quote of the Day by Steve McQueen: Steve McQueen’s powerful quote reflects the emotional reality of change and personal transformation in h...
08 May, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationshipKing Charles III arrives in Washington for a state visit. The trip faces security challenges after a shooting incident. Political differenc...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Indian Navy missile tracking capabilities get a boost with INS Dhruv amid rising global threatsIndia's INS Dhruv is a vital naval asset for tracking strategic missiles and collecting crucial telemetry data during test launches over oc...
18 Apr, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Sundar Pichai, Vikas Khanna, Ranbir Kapoor named among TIME's 100 most influential peopleTIME has recognized Google CEO Sundar Pichai, chef Vikas Khanna, actor Ranbir Kapoor, YouTube Chief Neal Mohan, and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdan...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Amazon’s $11.57 billion Globalstar deal signals a major challenge to Musk's Starlink-Will this deal impact Starlink's dominance?Amazon’s $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition marks a major push into satellite connectivity, aimed at challenging Starlink and expanding ...
14 Apr, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is hereUsers of the platform can join video calls with an avatar of Jesus generated by artificial intelligence. Like other religious AI tools on t...
11 Apr, 2026, 02.52 PM IST