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In 1898, a Stanford geology student married a young mining engineer and began a life of travel. 30 years later, she became America's First Lady- A Byzantine royal ship sank off Croatia in the 7th century, 1300 years later it was discovered with 600 grams of gold including a gold ring linked to emperor Heraclius
- Presenting the jury for The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026
- Quote of the day by Friedrich Schiller: ‘If you cannot please everyone with your deeds and your art…’ – German philosopher on why pleasing everyone can weaken originalityGerman poet Friedrich Schiller championed artistic independence and originality. He believed pleasing a few with genuine art held more valu...15 Aug, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
- Shouted ‘Quit India’ as a schoolboy; studied Milky way galaxy through Hindi poem: This Indian scientist, inspired by Gandhi, later built two of the world's most powerful radio telescopesIndependence day 2026: Built two of the world's most powerful radio telescopes with limited resources and designs no one had attempted befo...13 Aug, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
- He left America, moved into a $100 billion ghost city near Singapore and tried to build a new society. Malaysia ghosted himBalaji Srinivasan left the US and took his experiment to build a new kind of society to Malaysia’s $100 billion ghost city, Forest City. Hi...13 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- MacKenzie Scott faced criticism from Elon Musk and Katie Miller over her $26 billion philanthropy: Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife drew backlash over donations to 'progressive causes'MacKenzie Scott’s $26 billion philanthropic legacy came under renewed scrutiny after Elon Musk and Katie Miller criticized the billionaire’...11 Aug, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- During Apollo, NASA fired grenades and crashed abandoned spacecraft into the Moon, measuring the tremors to investigate its hidden interiorDuring the Apollo missions, NASA cleverly detonated explosives on the Moon to investigate its seismic activity and inner structure. Seismom...11 Aug, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
- Psychology explains why some people are better at negotiating their salarySuccessful negotiation is deeply rooted in psychological elements rather than mere talent. Self-assurance and thorough preparation play cru...11 Aug, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
- IIT Madras alumni’s Discovered Materials raises $9 million from Lightspeed, YC’s Paul Graham, Peak XVFounded by IIT Madras alumni Advait Sridhar and Akash Ramdas, the company believes today’s AI chips generate heat exceeding 140 watts per s...10 Aug, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
- Apple co-founder Steve Jobs’ powerful Stanford speech on death and time still resonates 21 years later: “Your time is limited” — the life lesson that can change how you see success, purpose and your own pathSteve Jobs' iconic 2005 Stanford commencement speech continues to inspire millions with its powerful message about death, time and followin...10 Aug, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
- Does a sugar-rich diet make you more vulnerable to cancer? Stanford University study reveals the truth: ‘A high intake of added sugar adds…'Does high blood sugar make you more susceptible to cancer or lead to more aggressive growth of cancerous cells? An article published in Sta...09 Aug, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
- Stanford University genomicist says that hair thinning may not be caused by dandruff, spicy food, but by a hormone; says one eating habit may reduce your hairfallTired of seeing your hair thinning prematurely, no matter numerous oil massages and spas? A Stanford University genome expert reveals that ...09 Aug, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
- Charting the global economy: US employment declines unexpectedlyThe El Niño on track to become the most powerful of the past 76 years is strengthening rapidly, posing a major threat to fragile economies ...09 Aug, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
- Scientists used AI to create 16 new viruses that never existed in nature; they worked and now experts fear how the technology could be usedResearchers have successfully used artificial intelligence to design entirely new viruses. These laboratory-tested viruses function as inte...08 Aug, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
- What does an online degree from O.P. Jindal Global University offer?With online education becoming increasingly popular, many professionals and graduates are looking for programmes that offer both flexibilit...07 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
- Scientists use AI to create viruses that don’t exist in nature for the first timeScientists have designed and created new viruses using artificial intelligence. These AI-designed bacteriophages successfully replicated an...07 Aug, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
- Sun project: How a telescope located on island of Maui in Hawaii is helping scientists to better track solar storms that can disrupt GPS communications around world, produce aurorasScientists are curious about the sun’s inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl ...06 Aug, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Larry Page: ‘Coming up with an idea is the least important part of creating something great…’Larry Page advocates for the power of execution in the innovation process, indicating that initial ideas, however brilliant, require effect...05 Aug, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
- No rabbits, no handkerchief. Madhavan, hails Stanford University professor, who pulls off magic trick using maths, paper clips, paper and rubber bandsActor R. Madhavan shared a fascinating mathematical demonstration by Tadashi Tokieda. Tokieda used a simple paper strip and clips to show u...01 Aug, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
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