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 ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
From chatbots to behavioural AI: Stanford study reveals emerging AI personality systemsAI is increasingly simulating stable human-like behaviour, often perceived as personality. Stanford HAI research shows these patterns arise...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
The hidden Rs 9,000 crore business behind India’s water purifier boomIndia's water purifier market is evolving beyond just selling machines. Companies are now focusing on the lucrative service sector, includi...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Dry ice’s use, devised in India, pioneered culinary advancementsGases are vital for modern life. From cooling vaccines to preserving food, their impact is immense. An Indian doctor's early innovation wit...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Balance sheet trick: Decoding another manipulation, and how to spot a bad apple in your portfolio before othersThere is one line in the accounts that most investors skip because it looks routine. But behind that line can sit disputed demands, old los...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Russian President Putin pitches Su-57 stealth jet to India; indicates readiness for co-productionRussia's President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is open to cooperating with India on the Su-57 stealth fighter jet. This includes supplying t...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
This Polish pianist turned a Nokia ringtone interruption into the most impressive moment of his live concertA viral video shows Polish pianist Waldemar Malicki brilliantly incorporating a Nokia ringtone into his concert. The unexpected interruptio...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Thinking Machines’ Mira Murati bats for responsible innovation, human connectIn an interview with Bloomberg, Murati said the decision to start the company stemmed from a desire to build a frontier AI lab focused on h...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
How much money is enough? Doctor explains why a Gurgaon man earning ₹40 lakh and driving a BMW feels poorA doctor shared the story of a BMW-driving professional earning ₹40 lakh annually who feels poor, highlighting how shifting lifestyles and ...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
In 1956, an electrical engineer grabbed the wrong resistor and helped create the life-saving pacemakerAn inventor, Wilson Greatbatch, accidentally created a regular beat while working on a heart sound recorder. He realized this pulse could s...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Meet Dr. R. Ganesh, Padma Bhushan awardee who can do 100 tasks simultaneously and speak 18 languages in the age of AIDr. R. Ganesh, a Padma Bhushan awardee, demonstrates the extraordinary potential of the human brain through the ancient Indian tradition of...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Japan is bring back something unexpected that cannot be replaced by AI. And Gen Z is loving the new trendJapanese creators are finding new audiences through self-published works and handmade zines. They believe paper offers a sensory experience...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Work quote of the day by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei: "No action is too extreme when the fate of humanity is at stake"Work quote of the day: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's powerful statement highlights the critical need for bold, unusual, and drastic action w...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
Intel says competition from Nvidia PC chip a 'good thing'Intel welcomes competition from Nvidia's new AI chip for personal computers. The company sees artificial intelligence as a significant new ...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis: "AI is going to be 10 times bigger than the Industrial Revolution, and maybe 10 times faster." Could AI transform civilization faster than humanity can adapt? Learn why pioneering AI researcher Demis Hassabis believes the coming AI revolution could be larger and faster than any technological shift in historyQuote of the day by Demis Hassabis shows how artificial intelligence may reshape the world faster than past revolutions. AI from Google Dee...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.07 AM IST
- AI: Wisdom Vacuum?
An AI-generated story winning a literary prize sparks debate. Behaviorist B F Skinner's ideas question human thought processes. The article...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
ET Graphics: AI gurus rush to join talent musical chairsBut 2026 so far marked some of the biggest executive talent movements among frontier AI companies back and forth. From OpenAI and Anthropic...
26 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST