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In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...
IN-SPACe picks Astrobase, SatSure and TM2SPACE for first funding under Technology Adoption FundThe three companies are the first beneficiaries under the scheme, which was launched earlier this year. They were chosen after a multi-stag...
Charting 6G Road Map: Talks soon with focus on desi tech and patentsIndia is initiating plans for a 6G mobile communication transition. Discussions will focus on developing local technology and fostering res...
In 1905, an engineer was testing heatproof alloys and made a wire that would not burn out, and the electric toaster came into existenceA special metal alloy called nichrome, invented in 1905, made electric toasters possible. This alloy, a mix of nickel and chromium, could w...
Psychology says people raised in the 50s and 60s have these 8 mental strengths that are sadly becoming less common todayThe absence of screens and instant feedback in the formative years of those born in the 1950s and 1960s fostered remarkable psychological t...
In 1893, a chemist was silvering double-walled glass for cold gases and made a stubborn flask, which created the thermosIn the pursuit of knowledge, scientist James Dewar engineered an innovative container specifically designed for the exploration of ultra-ch...
BSNL, IIT Kanpur sign MoU for next-generation telecom technologiesBharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for...
Govt outlines next phase of pharma growthThe government highlighted its achievements, reforms, and policy initiatives, aiming to boost exports from $31 billion to $50 billion by 20...
India's Gen Z associates Israel with defence, military strength: SurveyA new survey reveals that nearly half of young urban Indians associate Israel with defense and military strength, while a majority perceive...
AGI for all among OpenAI’s ambitions for its next phaseOpenAI is entering a new phase to make advanced AI widely available and affordable. The company plans to build AI researchers to accelerate...
MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training dataRobots are learning to grasp objects with help from a new ultrasound wristband. Developed at MIT, this device captures human muscle and ten...
IIT Hyderabad launches AI hub with JICA to boost Indo–Japan AI collaborationThe AI Innovation Hub at IIT Hyderabad, with JICA and Japanese partners, strengthens Indo–Japan AI collaboration by focusing on practical s...
India is France’s official partner for VivaTech next week, positioning itself as global leader in AI, digital innovationVivaTech 2026 in Paris is set to feature India as its Official Partner Country, reflecting the nation's rising influence in the realms of a...
Elon Musk's biggest rival isn't a startup, it's China, and they just won the brain chip raceElon Musk brain chip Neuralink competitor: China has approved the world's first brain-computer chip, NEO, for commercial sale after complet...
How global AI forums are redefining university credibilityAs AI reshapes higher education, universities are increasingly being evaluated on their readiness for an AI-driven future. Beyond tradition...
Russian military satellites, designed to detect nuclear explosions are jamming GPS signals across Europe; incidents go back to 2019, new study warnsMysterious GPS disruptions across Europe, affecting vast areas for years, are now linked to a Russian military satellite network. A new stu...
America’s formula for attracting Indian tech talent is hard to copy, but nations are still tryingDespite growing global competition, United States continues to be the top choice for Indian tech professionals. This enduring appeal stems ...
SC’s draft rules allow AI in courts, bar it in decision-makingThe Supreme Court has proposed new rules for artificial intelligence in courts. These rules allow AI for tasks like legal research and draf...
South Korea expands talent visa to scientists, professorsSouth Korea is rolling out a revamped Top-Tier Visa, now welcoming professors and researchers in science and technology. This move aims to ...
India, Germany explore cooperation in quantum communication, space and deep-tech innovationIndia and Germany on Tuesday explored expanded cooperation in quantum communication, photonics, quantum satellite communication, space tech...