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To win the deep-tech race, India needs ‘General Innovation Rules’India is launching ambitious science initiatives. However, current financial rules designed for conventional procurement hinder R&D. A new ...- Word of the Day: CathexisWord of the Day: Some words stand the test of time because they capture something deeply human. Cathexis is one of those words. Although it...
- In 1886, a wealthy hostess tired of broken crockery built a machine with water jets, and the dishwasher entered the modern kitchenA socialite named Josephine Cochrane invented the first dishwasher in 1886. She was frustrated by her fine dishes breaking during handwashi...
- In 1770, a scientist was handling a lump of rubber and found it rubbed pencil away, leading to the creation of the eraser, changing every school deskA pivotal moment in 1770 came when Joseph Priestley noted that natural rubber could easily wipe away graphite marks from paper. A material ...
- BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
- Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
- The spy who hired me: Chinese agents hunt for secrets on LinkedInChinese intelligence is now using professional networking sites and job portals to find and recruit people with access to sensitive data. T...
- In 1984, peat cutters in England saw a foot in the dark bog, and an Iron Age mystery surfacedIn a serendipitous turn of events, a Cheshire peat bog unveiled Lindow Man, a remarkably preserved Iron Age figure. The bog’s unique enviro...
- Growing role of SMRs for defence manufacturing and data centre operationIndia's growing defence and data centre sectors face a critical need for reliable power. A recent policy dialogue explored Small Modular Re...
- Experts highlight growing role of SMRs for defence manufacturing and data centre operationIndia's defense production and data center sectors face a critical power supply constraint. A recent policy dialogue highlighted Small Modu...
- In 1996, two students wading in the Columbia found a skull, and an American origins battle beganIn 1996, the unearthing of ancient human remains near Kennewick, Washington, sparked a firestorm of discussion. Initially perceived as an e...
- Can photons really spend negative time? New quantum physics experiment on rubidium atoms challenges — What scientists know about timeA breakthrough quantum physics experiment has revealed a startling result. Scientists measured “negative time” as photons moved through a c...
- NEET-UG: Digital exams offer stronger safeguards and faster processing, officials tell House PanelIn a presentation before the Parliament Standing Committee on Education, Women and Youth Affairs, the officials argued that CBT offers sign...
- Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple cropsThe agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, em...
- Word of the Day: ApochromatismWord of the Day: “Apochromatism” may have its roots in the highly technical world of optical engineering, but the idea behind it reaches fa...
- In 1999, treasure hunters illegally dug up a strange disk in Germany, and it turned out to carry a 3,600-year-old map of the night skyArchaeologists uncovered the Nebra Sky Disc, an ancient bronze artifact depicting the cosmos. This 3,600-year-old star map showcases advanc...
- A single jawbone from Taiwan just changed what scientists knew about DenisovansA mysterious ancient jawbone found in Taiwan has been identified as a Denisovan man. This discovery rewrites our understanding of these ear...
- Can your piano touch really change the sound? New study says yes! Here's what you need to knowA century-old debate is settled. Scientists have proven that a pianist's touch genuinely alters a piano's sound. Using advanced technology,...
- In 2014, first fossil hunt for a freshman in New Mexico’s San Juan Basin led to a new mammal species, which gave science its first new multituberculate in over 100 years, and proved even well-dug fossil sites still hide surprisesA student's first fossil field trip in New Mexico yielded an astonishing discovery: the teeth and jaw fragments of a previously unknown mam...
- 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...
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