Could a newly discovered brain cell structure hold the secret to slowing Alzheimer's disease progression? Scientists uncover a hidden gatekeeper with shocking implicationsPenn State scientists discovered a hidden structure within brain cells. This structure acts as a gatekeeper controlling what enters neurons...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.16 AM IST
Staring down the barrel: India Inc stockpiles ahead of festive seasonTo ensure smooth production during the vital festive period, companies are proactively increasing their imports and enhancing buffer stocks...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
India can import capital, but not sovereignty; controlling silicon critical for future: ESSCI CEOIndia's shift towards semiconductor manufacturing represents a crucial strategy for asserting national autonomy. By fostering local chip pr...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.34 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
Dolly Khanna portfolio rejig: Ace investor likely exits 2 stocks, pares holding in Prakash Industries in Q1Ace investor Dolly Khanna likely exited Rain Industries and Sharda Cropchem during the June quarter after strong gains of up to 42% this ye...
15 Jul, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Cabinet approves India Semiconductor Mission 2.0; earmarks Rs 1.27 lakh crore for the projectThe Union Cabinet approved India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with significant funding. A Rs 62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme wa...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Chipmaker CXMT eyes $9.8 bn in blockbuster China IPOChina's leading memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies is seeking billions in an IPO. This move aims to bolster the nation's artific...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales to reach $165 billion in 2026: industry bodyTotal equipment sales are forecast to reach a record $229.5 billion by 2028, marking five consecutive years of growth due to AI-driven dema...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Rare earth minerals explained: Why are they the world's most strategic resources?Rare earth minerals explained: Rare earths are vital for modern technology and defense applications. China dominates global processing, cre...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Scientists copy honeybees' technique! How nature's engineering secret helped create solar panels that are nearly 50% lighter than conventional designsResearchers developed lightweight solar panels inspired by nature's honeycomb structure. These new modules are significantly lighter than c...
13 Jul, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Nobel Prize winner to Energy and Semiconductor pioneers: Why top scientists left US and UK for China? Check list of key namesNobel laureate Omar Yaghi will lead an AI research center at Tsinghua University. Several prominent scientists are relocating to China for ...
13 Jul, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Nexon Geochem ties up with Russia's Giredmet for rare-earth processingNexon Geochem will collaborate with Russia's Giredmet for rare-earth processing technology. This partnership aims to build integrated facil...
13 Jul, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Neo Performance Materials looks at India for rare earth magnet manufacturingThe Toronto-based company is a leading critical materials company specialising in rare-earth processing. It is among the world's leading no...
10 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Govt to examine Meta's Muse AI tool that lets users generate images from Instagram profiles: IT SecretaryIndia's government will examine Meta's new AI image tool for legal compliance. Concerns are growing over privacy and the use of Instagram p...
09 Jul, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
These windows keep homes cool by 5°C: Scientists develop special glass that reduces AC use and electricity billsNew transparent cooling technologies are being developed for windows. These advanced coatings reflect unwanted solar heat while allowing in...
09 Jul, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Himadri-backed Sicona secures AUD 45 million ARENA funding for battery technologySicona Battery Technologies secured significant funding for its advanced battery materials. This investment will build a commercial-scale d...
07 Jul, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
China's dominance in rare earth industry has key structural weakness as US, Japan hold core patents: StudyDespite controlling the majority of global rare earth mining and processing, China's dominance faces a significant structural weakness. A r...
05 Jul, 2026, 08.38 PM IST