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JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability
In 1931, a journalist noticed that newspaper ink dried faster than his pen, which led to the invention of the ballpoint penWhile reporting on the latest stories, Hungarian journalist László Bíró found himself frustrated by the black smudges left by traditional f...
China adds data and AI to trade secret rules to block leaksEffective Monday, the Regulations on Trade Secret Protection mark the first time Chinese law protects such digital assets as proprietary se...
Carved animal bones in Olduvai Gorge changed what scientists thought early toolmakers could doA remarkable discovery in Tanzania's Olduvai Gorge is rewriting early human history. Artificially worked animal bones, dating back 1.5 mill...
In 1941, a Swiss engineer pulled burrs from his dog’s fur after a walk, and they weren’t just seeds: They revealed the idea behind VelcroOn a brisk afternoon in 1941, while walking through the countryside, Georges de Mestral had a lightbulb moment. His dog was covered in stub...
AI takes the wheel for smarter factory floorsManufacturers are repurposing AI as a tool for faster execution in a twist to the industrial AI playbook.
Manufacturers look beyond cost cutting to drive AI adoptionA survey found meeting customer expectations (49%) and boosting operational efficiency (47%) were the primary forces driving AI adoption am...
A 15-year-old Canadian teen built a robot turtle, which could help scientists spot reef damage earlier and transform ecological threats underwaterA young Canadian inventor has created a robotic turtle. This innovative device can detect ecological hazards affecting coral reefs. The rob...
In 1938, Chester Carlson was rubbing sulfur and zinc onto a plate when a faint image appeared, sparking the invention of xerography, which changed how workplaces handled paperwork worldwideChester Carlson invented xerography in 1938, driven by the frustration of manually copying documents. His groundbreaking dry imaging proces...
India-Nordic Summit signals New Delhi's emergence as 'co-author of global governance': AnalysisWhen Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described India in Oslo as "not a middle power, but one of the world's greatest powers," it...
A 16-year-old South African teen turned orange peels into a material that could help farms save waterA young South African inventor has captured global attention with a groundbreaking idea. She has developed a material from orange peels tha...
Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: 'I do not think you can name many great inventions that have been made by married...' Life lessons on hard work, success, marriage and relationships by legendary American inventor and engineerQuote of the day by Nikola Tesla shares a statement about inventions and married men. The story explains Tesla’s life, inventions, struggle...
Elon Musk faces a mix of admiration and scrutiny during his China visit with US President Donald Trump; here's whyElon Musk is in China for a summit with President Xi Jinping. He faces a mix of admiration and scrutiny. While Tesla's electric vehicles in...
China's view on Elon Musk? Visionary, occasional villainIn a rapidly evolving Chinese market, Elon Musk enjoys admiration and faces competition in equal measure. Tesla's groundbreaking advancemen...
Digital sovereignty: Powering the vision of Viksit BharatIndia's digital advancements like UPI and Aadhaar are building economic and strategic sovereignty. The nation must now focus on digital and...
This solar-powered device turns moisture from the air into drinking water and could help off-grid communities facing water shortagesScientists have developed solar-powered devices that harvest drinking water directly from the atmosphere, even in arid conditions. These of...
Gen Z conspiracy: China thinks the West is pushing its youth to quitIn a cultural shift, many young Chinese individuals are opting for 'lying flat'—a lifestyle choice that rejects pressures of constant work ...
The Gold Standard: How a Bootstrapped Company Outlasted Every Funded Rival in India’s Goldtech BoomAugmont Enterprises has quietly established India's most comprehensive gold platform. Unlike well-funded rivals that faltered, Augmont focu...
In 1976, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak Noticed Hobbyists Struggling to Use Bare Circuit Boards: That “Let’s Ship a Ready-to-Use Computer” Decision Established the Foundation for AppleBefore the mid-1970s, computers were complex kits for hobbyists. Jobs and Wozniak revolutionized this by addressing usability. A Byte Shop ...
James Dyson Was Frustrated With a Broken Vacuum, It Led to a Billion-Dollar IdeaJames Dyson's journey to invent the bagless vacuum cleaner began with a simple annoyance: a vacuum that lost suction. This led to a 15-year...