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Rutgers scientists changed one gene in tiny worms to test a human kidney disease clue; the altered nerve protein fell to 15% of normal and missed its targetResearchers at Rutgers University have delved into the genetics of kidney disease by studying the miniature roundworm C. elegans. By manipu...- In 2021, Pennsylvania mixed plastic equal to about 150,000 shopping bags into 1.5 miles of road at Ridley Creek; later checks found it performing like normal asphaltIn Pennsylvania, innovative engineers have embarked on a groundbreaking project, integrating recycled plastic from single-use shopping bags...
- Eating meat causes low testosterone? Study on animal vs milk vs plant protein shows surprising results. Check the best protein sourceA study involving 2,546 men has found different associations between protein sources and testosterone levels. While higher animal and dairy...
- ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Categories recognising products driving market impactThe Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026 celebrate cutting-edge innovations that make a substantial difference in the market and ...
- In 1902, Wyoming’s Kirwin mining camp grew to about 200 people; by 1907, a deadly snowslide destroyed the last company buildings and the boom fadedKirwin, a once-bustling mining community nestled in the Absaroka Mountains of Wyoming, experienced a fleeting boom in the early 1900s. The ...
- Drug-free treatment for diabetes and obesity may become possible as scientists develop a wireless device that detects high blood sugar levels and removes excess sugar from bloodstreamDiabetes treatment news: A team of scientists from France and Switzerland developed a wireless electronic device to manage diabetes. This d...
- You meet family and friends regularly but still feel lonely? Scientists find a surprising reason after tracking 3,082 people for 10 yearsA 10-year study tracking 3,082 older adults found that people who experienced higher levels of loneliness showed faster declines in memory ...
- 3 Questions to Pressure-Test Your PrioritiesLeaders today are operating in a state of “ambient urgency,” where constant change, competing priorities, and relentless demands make every...
- DRDO showcases indigenous chips for advanced radar, electronic warfare and missile systemsAt the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from October 27 to 29, DRDO ...
- In 2001, Indiana used shredded scrap tires beneath State Road 31; after a year of monitoring, the unusual road fill showed low settlement and minimal internal heatingIn Lakeville, Indiana, a fascinating project incorporated shredded car tires into highway embankments, proving beneficial for waste managem...
- AI is no longer just coding or generating images. It has now designed a virus that was used on a human being. Did the patient survive?A California startup has used artificial intelligence to design a virus that was administered to a human patient for the first time. The ex...
- Amazon burns cash, Intel flags weak PC demand as AI boom's costs ripple across marketsAs Wall Street grows increasingly anxious about AI-related expenditures, major tech giants like Amazon and Intel display alarming financial...
- Weak quarter for Intel sends shivers through cooling chip stocksChip stocks, particularly those affected by Intel's earnings, faced significant declines following the report's release. Intel attributed i...
- Who guards India’s digital gatekeepers?India has built effective digital systems that facilitate money transfer and identity verification across its diverse population. However, ...
- 5,000 US soldiers were made test subjects in a mind-altering drug programme. It was done to find a chemical that could disable enemies during Cold WarDuring the Cold War, the US Army exposed around 5,000 soldiers to LSD, nerve agents and other dangerous chemicals at a secret Maryland faci...
- Meet Scott Heimendinger, the Seattle inventor who spent six years developing a $399 ultrasonic kitchen knife; what it does and how it worksScott Heimendinger is a Seattle-based inventor and culinary technologist. He is the founder and CEO of Seattle Ultrasonics. He developed th...
- In 2019, Cornell began testing sheep grazing beneath New York solar panels; the project examined vegetation control, shade, and forage for the animalsCornell University researchers have launched an innovative solar grazing initiative aimed at optimizing vegetation management in solar farm...
- India aims to expand space economy from USD 8.4 billion to USD 44 billion amid rising private participation: IN-SPACe officialRising demand for low Earth orbit satellites is expected to enhance India's space industry growth. A new Small Satellite Launch Vehicle lau...
- Second-largest salt producer state ranks last in usage of iodised salt; children lose up to 15 IQ points due to iodine deficiencyTamil Nadu, India's second-largest salt producer, has the lowest share of households using adequately iodised salt, with just 62% meeting t...
- ISRO to have four functional launch pads by 2029: Chairman NarayananISRO plans to expand its operations with four launch pads by 2029 to meet global satellite demands. A dedicated 2,000-acre Small Satellite ...
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