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MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training dataRobots are learning to grasp objects with help from a new ultrasound wristband. Developed at MIT, this device captures human muscle and ten...
Why Indian investors need global exposure todayWith the rupee weakening and structural pressures from oil, capital outflows and inflation differentials persisting, Indian investors face ...
In 1839, a struggling inventor dropped rubber mixed with sulfur onto a hot stove, and it wasn’t just a ruined batch: It revealed how to stabilize rubber permanentlyCharles Goodyear's serendipitous discovery in 1839 was nothing short of revolutionary for the world of natural rubber. By developing the vu...
Psychology says people who cannot accept changes aren’t lazy or stubborn, but their brains are expressing this hidden traitThe psychology behind people who resist even the smallest changes suggests the behavior is often tied to anxiety management, emotional secu...
Time to think of the repair cycle? 8 engineering stocks from India’s capital goods ecosystem with upside potential of up to 26%At a time when the markets are focused on war, crude oil, inflation, and supply disruption, it is easy to miss a quieter shift. India’s eng...
Experts flag data spills as house-help platforms bring physical AI homeRecent data-gathering pilots by on-demand service platforms Pronto and Snabbit have drawn a spotlight on India’s emerging physical AI ecosy...
Delhi Traffic Police deploy AC helmets, cooling gadgets amid searing heatwaveDelhi Traffic Police is piloting cooling devices for personnel facing extreme heat. Special AC helmets, portable fans, and hydration suppor...
In 1823, a chemist working with rubber and coal tar found cloth turning strangely dry: It wasn't just treated fabric, and it changed how rainy cities could dressIn 1823, Charles Macintosh revolutionized the world of outerwear by inventing a waterproof fabric. By cleverly bonding rubber with cloth, h...
‘It is just how I am wired’: Gen Z employee gives honest answer to manager who called her ‘anti-social’ for wearing headphones at workA Gen Z employee's use of headphones to boost concentration sparked a workplace dispute. Her manager perceived it as antisocial, while she ...
Ever wondered how erasers actually work? The answer might surprise youPencil marks disappear thanks to molecular science and heat. Graphite sticks to paper via weak forces. Erasers lift graphite due to stronge...
SBI employees' federation stages dharna in Kolkata, plans nationwide strike on May 25-26State Bank of India Staff Federation protested in Kolkata demanding recruitment and an end to mis-selling insurance. Employees will strike ...
What makes tires so tough has been a mystery for 100 years, scientists just found the surprising answerResearchers at the University of South Florida have uncovered the mechanism that makes reinforced rubber exceptionally strong, solving a sc...
A South Korean startup captures workers' techniques to develop AI brains for robotsSouth Korean AI startup RLWRLD is creating a vast library of human expertise by capturing skilled workers' actions, like hotel staff foldin...
Boss blames engineer after office workstation running nonstop for years suddenly fails; company now demands over $5,000 for ‘negligent damage’A Reddit post from an Illinois-based mechanical engineer is drawing attention after he claimed his employer attempted to charge him $5,200 ...
How Volkswagen’s “E” gear changed manual driving in the 1980sThe "E" gear in older manual cars, notably the 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit, stood for efficiency. This innovative mechanical concept was an extr...
Why Prada has a devil of a dilemma, but so does IndiaPrada Kolhapuri controversy: The latest collection from high-fashion label Prada has ignited a firestorm in India again. This comes a year ...
This Shark Was Already Swimming in the Oceans Before the United States Was Founded, Scientists Say Some Greenland Sharks May Live Up to 500 YearsScientists have discovered Greenland sharks live for centuries. A 2016 study used radiocarbon dating of eye lenses to determine their age. ...
Why Your Clothes Keep Fading Faster Than They ShouldBright clothes can lose their color over time due to daily washing. Friction, high temperatures, and detergents damage fabric fibers and dy...
This One Habit Is Quietly Damaging Your Furniture Over TimeDust is a silent destroyer of furniture, acting like fine sandpaper that wears down fabrics and dulls finishes. Research reveals that negle...
How to sharpen kitchen knives at home without tools: A simple trick that improves cuttingScientific research confirms that sharp knives significantly improve food quality and safety by reducing cutting force and preventing crush...