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In 1997, Thomas Jefferson University tested a digital X-ray system that could replace film. 29 years later, digital radiography is standard, with images available in seconds instead of waiting for film processing- From IPO mockery to Rs 1 lakh crore m-cap: Why investors are still betting on Lenskart’s vision
- In 1991, Alpine hikers found a body melting from a glacier and called police. 5,300 years later, it proved to be Ötzi the Iceman
- Diagnostic centres are first line of defence in healthcare: Rajnath Singh inaugurates integrated centre in NoidaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated an Integrated Diagnostic Centre in Noida. He highlighted diagnostic facilities as healthcare's c...22 Aug, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
- In 1984, Texas A&M researchers developed Rio Red grapefruit using radiation-induced mutations. 42 years later, it accounts for around 75% of all grapefruits produced in Texas, becoming the state’s dominant varietyTexas's popular Rio Red grapefruit originated from radiation-induced mutations in 1984. This variety, developed at Texas A&M University, of...19 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
- Meet 10-year-old Hsu Ting-wei, who won a top Silicon Valley invention award for building an AI ‘electronic nose’ that could detect drugs and African swine feverA talented young inventor from Taiwan has achieved remarkable recognition for developing an AI-powered electronic nose. This groundbreaking...19 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- Astronomers looked into the void of space—and watched light do something unthinkableAstrophysicists detected light polarization around a distant magnetar. This observation confirms a quantum vacuum hypothesis from nearly ni...18 Aug, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
- Beauty and the brief: Your cheat sheet to modern skincare, from barrier repair to regenerative treatmentsIf PDRN looks like a typo and exosomes soundlike science fiction, Divya Verma gives you acheat sheet to the language of modern skincare16 Aug, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
- In 1818, British prisons adopted William Cubitt's treadmill as a tool of hard labor. 208 years later, the machine is a fitness staple, but its modern medical and exercise history evolved separately from the original punishment deviceThe treadmill has an unsettling place in the history of exercise: its story includes Victorian prisons, forced labor, physiological researc...13 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- Philips India sees India emerging as global R&D, AI hub; bets on healthcare infrastructure for growthPhilips India is focusing on growing healthcare infrastructure and artificial intelligence. The company's R&D footprint in India is signifi...11 Aug, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- Scientists uncover how ancient Roman concrete became more durable over nearly 2,000 yearsResearchers have made significant strides in understanding the enduring nature of ancient Roman concrete, which has surprisingly withstood ...07 Aug, 2026, 02.32 AM IST
- In the 1960s, the US bred up to 150 million sterile screwworm flies a week in Texas and dropped them from planes to protect livestock from a flesh-eating parasiteThe United States faces a renewed threat from the New World screwworm parasite. This pest, a fly larva, infests animal wounds and causes si...01 Aug, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- In 1990s, an Indian American inventor created a dental material that restored over 1 billion teethSumita Mitra's curiosity inspired a dental filling material from observing grape clusters. She developed nanoclusters, mimicking grapes for...30 Jul, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
- In 1898, an immigrant engineer invented wireless technology, created a battery-powered boat and operated it with a pocket-size remote while everyone thought it was magic: How Nikola Tesla demonstrated the world's first radio-controlled vessel 'Telautomaton'?In 1898, an immigrant inventor created a remote-controlled boat powered by a battery and operated it with the help of radio signals while e...29 Jul, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
- Time to re-look at a not-so-glamorous part of healthcare ecosystem: 4 diagnostics stocks with upside potential of up to 18%When companies from a sector with a clear growth path get listed, too much money flows into them, sending valuations high. What follows is ...29 Jul, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
- In 1881, a scientist created a device to save the life of the 20th U.S. President and remained unsuccessful but the device has changed the world: How Alexander Graham Bell's metal detector became a global invention?In 1881, a scientist created a device to save the life of the 20th U.S. President and remained unsuccessful but the device has changed the ...28 Jul, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
- Andhra Pradesh teams up with AstraZeneca for next-gen cancer care modelAndhra Pradesh signed an MoU with AstraZeneca for an integrated precision oncology ecosystem. This initiative will integrate artificial int...28 Jul, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- A 1,900-year-old Roman toilet may have finally revealed why ancient concrete lasts for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability is being studied through a 1,900-year-old toilet. This material contains calcite which forms...15 Jul, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Marie Curie: ‘When radium was discovered, no one knew that it would prove useful in…’ - Why the world's greatest discoveries often begin without a purposeQuote of the Day by Marie Curie highlights the importance of curiosity-driven exploration. Scientific breakthroughs often emerge from resea...15 Jul, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Rosalind Franklin: 'Your faith rests on the future of yourself and others as individuals, mine in the…' – Inspiring lessons on purpose, legacy, faith and why living for something bigger than yourself matters, from the unsung DNA heroQuote of the Day by Rosalind Franklin: Franklin's quote, "Your faith rests on the future of yourself and others as individuals, mine in the...07 Jul, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
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