In 1888, a photography manufacturer kept looking for an easier way to handle glass plates; it unexpectedly led to roll film and changed how the world took picturesGeorge Eastman fundamentally changed photography by introducing a series of accessible innovations rather than a single invention. He trans...
In 1912, Cadillac fitted 12,000 cars with Charles Kettering's electric self-starter; the hand-crank era ended, and ordinary drivers could finally start a car safelyIn the early days of the automobile, drivers faced a daunting ritual every time they wanted to hit the road. Cranking the engine by hand wa...
"Your friend failed to solve a basic problem": Employee refers a friend, HR's next email leaves her stunnedA software professional's referral led to an unexpected HR email questioning her judgment after the candidate failed a basic coding problem...
Scientists say your kitchen table could be the secret to helping kids excel at MathMath is not always learned from textbooks. Sometimes, the best lessons begin around a kitchen table. A simple family activity, a recipe, or...
AI market likely to split between premium frontier models and lower-cost alternatives: BernsteinThe global artificial intelligence (AI) market is likely to evolve into a two-tier structure, with premium frontier AI models serving highl...
Andhra Pradesh govt to launch Amaravati quantum and AI innovation centreAndhra Pradesh is launching the Amaravati quantum and AI innovation Centre with IBM. This initiative aims to create India's largest quantum...
This weird trick helped physicists solve the bird flock mystery that defied Newton for yearsScientists have developed a new theory to explain how systems like bird flocks exhibit non-reciprocal interactions, seemingly challenging N...
Axis Bank partners with BITS Pilani to establish Rs 100 crore industry research, tech and innovation parkAxis Bank has partnered with BITS Pilani to establish a Rs 100 crore Industry Research, Technology & Innovation Park at its Hyderabad campu...
US awards $500 million to Nvidia-backed SandboxAQ for finding new chipmaking materialsAmerica is investing heavily in its chip industry. The US government has given a massive $500 million to SandboxAQ. This company will devel...
Chinese proverb of the day: 'If You Give a Man a Fish, You Feed Him for a Day. But If You Give Him a Fishing Rod, You Feed Him for a Lifetime' teaches why education, skill development matterChinese proverb offers enduring wisdom about education, empowerment, and self-reliance. While temporary assistance is sometimes necessary, ...
Why the ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 are spotlighting industry-specific innovationThe most impactful AI products of 2026 aren't built to do everything; they're built to solve one problem exceptionally well. The ET Most In...
Psychology says people who can’t tie their shoelaces but solve impossible math problems may have an advantage: The surprising reason our brains work this wayThe most important takeaway is that intelligence cannot be reduced to a single score or trait. It is a complex combination of different abi...
Amid layoffs in job market, how this WFH woman used ChatGPT to increase her salary from Rs 10 LPA to Rs 80 LPARitu Maurya achieved a remarkable salary jump, increasing her annual income from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 80 lakh within a year. Instead of relying...
Nice! Bharat Innovates: PM Modi invites world to collaborate with India for global innovationPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Bharat Innovates' in France. This initiative invites global partners to collaborate with India on fu...
Humans outperform AI at this highly rigorous mathematics testA new AI test called First Proof used unpublished math problems. AI systems were tested against human mathematicians. While AI showed some ...
Burmese proverb of the day: ‘A dog's crooked tail straightened with a bamboo rod’ - a lesson on solving problems wiselyA Burmese proverb, 'A dog's crooked tail straightened with a bamboo rod,' offers a timeless lesson. It suggests that quick fixes only creat...
Why ET AI Hackathon 2.0 could be one of the most valuable AI opportunities of the yearAs AI adoption accelerates across industries, the demand for professionals who can build practical solutions continues to grow. ET AI Hacka...