A reckoning on social media addiction came late for many kids. Will AI safety be different?When Meta agreed to changes to its social media platforms and enhanced safeguards in an $18 billion settlement, it made progress by "gettin...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Bought for $30 at a Michigan estate sale, this forgotten painting sold for $1.35 million after a tiny signature revealed its secretA small painting titled 'Alderman Merriam’s Shells' was sold at auction for $1.35 million. The anonymous buyer initially purchased it for j...
05 Oct, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
In 2026, a collector paid $30 for an estate-sale painting in Michigan. Experts identified it as long-lost Gertrude Abercrombie's work, with bids expected to reach $250,000- here's how much it was actually sold forA collector purchased a painting by Gertrude Abercrombie for $30 at an estate sale in Michigan. The piece, titled 'Alderman Merriam’s Shell...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
India goes FTA shopping at G20 as Piyush Goyal works the room with a cart full of trade dealsIndia's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is actively engaged in negotiations for several trade agreements at the G20 meeting. Talks with the ...
03 Oct, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
With a mixed scorecard, Trump poised to test his powers again at US Supreme CourtThe US Supreme Court begins its new nine-month term on Monday with several cases testing the scope of President Donald Trump’s powers. Just...
02 Oct, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Billionaire Ken Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University. Becomes largest individual donor in the history of US education: here's what his record gift will createRenowned billionaire investor Ken Griffin has pledged a staggering $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University. This historic donation will es...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
In 2017–18, 2,500 volunteers counted tiny pores on ginkgo leaves to study the ancient atmosphere; 24,000 classifications helped process the imagesGinkgo trees, which have existed for millions of years, provide valuable information on historical carbon dioxide levels. Researchers emplo...
26 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Unabomber ending explained: What happened to Theodore Kaczynski? The true story behind Netflix’s latest crime dramaThe new Netflix film Unabomber investigates the life of Ted Kaczynski, a a math prodigy at Harvard University, and later become one of the ...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
What is a 'super El Nino' and how will it affect the weather?A significant El Nino in the Pacific Ocean is anticipated to lead to severe climate impacts globally. The World Meteorological Organization...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Sen. Bernie Sanders unveils bill to ban artificial superintelligence and create Department of AISenators Bernie Sanders and Greg Casar have put forward pivotal legislation aimed at banning superintelligent AI and controlling advanced A...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
'Super' El Nino could bring 4.5 lakh excess deaths, India among vulnerable: ReportResearchers predict that this year's super El Nino may cause 451,000 excess heat-related deaths worldwide through February 2027. Nigeria is...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
One AI issue unites Republicans and Democrats: Data centre limitsAmericans increasingly worry about artificial intelligence's environmental effects. Many citizens are concerned about data centers' local e...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Who is Michael Kremer, the Nobel laureate set to become World Bank’s next chief economist?Nobel laureate Michael Kremer will become the World Bank's next chief economist. He is recognized for his experimental approach to alleviat...
16 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
World Bank names Nobel laureate Michael Kremer as next chief economistMichael Kremer, the distinguished Nobel laureate, is set to assume the role of chief economist at the World Bank. With a robust background ...
16 Sep, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
John D. Rockefeller’s striking quote on wealth: ‘I know of nothing more despicable and pathetic…’ – One of history’s richest men on chasing moneyJohn D. Rockefeller, known as an industrial pioneer, built a vast fortune through Standard Oil. However, he warned that fixating solely on ...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
From Gujarat to Rio: How India's pollution solution could offer lessons for Delhi-NCR’s dirty air crisisAn Indian emissions trading scheme developed in Gujarat is now being explored internationally. This market-based approach encourages indust...
14 Sep, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
In 2024, University of Chicago researchers turned discarded bio-oil char into graphite; 8 hours of cooling made crystals 5 times thicker and over 15 times widerUS researchers have developed a method to convert plant waste into high-quality graphite. This breakthrough offers a potential domestic sou...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST