Astronomers discover two of the 'puffiest' planets ever, each as big as Jupiter but lighter than cotton candyAstronomers have unveiled two colossal "super-puff" exoplanets, TOI-791 b and TOI-791 c, orbiting a distant star. These Jupiter-sized world...
In 1991, 8 people shut themselves for 2 years inside an airtight Arizona dome, and the walls quietly swallowed their oxygen for 475 days before anyone figured out whyEight individuals entered Biosphere 2 in 1991, aiming to live in a self-contained ecosystem for two years. Unexpectedly, oxygen levels plum...
Electronics makers face component shortages as Gulf shipping crisis hits productionIndian electronics manufacturers are currently grappling with a critical shortage of essential components like microprocessors and batterie...
Dry ice’s use, devised in India, pioneered culinary advancementsGases are vital for modern life. From cooling vaccines to preserving food, their impact is immense. An Indian doctor's early innovation wit...
What if your AC could reveal its true monthly cost & detect faults before they turn into expensive repairs? Startup explains how it canHelium Air, a new AC startup, is challenging established brands like Voltas and LG by focusing on transparency and technology. The company ...
Why is Iran using Bitcoin (BTC) for the 'Hormuz Safe' shipping insurance system in the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions?Bitcoin (BTC USD) shipping insurance Iran explained: Iran is reportedly launching a bitcoin-backed maritime insurance service, "Hormuz Safe...
White goods market set to reach Rs 5.3 lakh crore by FY30, says report; startups eye nichesIndia's consumer durables market is projected to reach Rs 5.39 lakh crore by FY30, driven by a 14% CAGR and increasing demand for smart, en...
LPG under-recoveries may hit Rs 80,000 crore in FY2027 amid West Asia disruptions: ICRAIndian oil companies face significant financial strain. LPG under-recoveries may reach Rs 80,000 crore by FY2027. Supply disruptions and hi...
AI demand drives chipmaker TSMC's net profit to fresh recordGovernments and tech giants are pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into building new data centres that can run and train AI tools such...
Artemis II's success gives confidence to India for Gaganyaan mission, says astrophysicistBuilding on the momentum of Artemis II's successful lunar expedition, India's Gaganyaan mission is set to chart new territory in human spac...
D2C air conditioner startup Helium raises $2 million from India QuotientThe D2C startup will initially deploy the fresh funds to scale manufacturing, build inventory, and strengthen go-to-market efforts before s...
West Asia-linked helium shortage threatens MRI services in India; scan & diagnostics costs set to riseIndia's healthcare system faces new pressure as global helium supplies tighten. Disruptions in West Asia are impacting MRI machine availabi...
Beyond advice: The rise of AI that gets work doneAs enterprises layer copilots, RPA, and workflow tools onto already complex systems, the promise of automation often stops at assistance ra...
RIL subsidiary acquires 21% stake in US-based Wavetech Helium for $12 millionReliance Industries' subsidiary has invested $12 million in Wavetech Helium, acquiring a 21% stake. This US-based company explores and prod...
Is helium the hidden villain behind space missions?NASA astronauts aboard Boeing's Starliner will remain on the International Space Station for months due to a faulty propulsion system with ...
Helium’s use extends beyond balloonsHelium became the interest to the military in World War I, not only because it provides lift, but also because of its inertness.
- Qatar becomes world's largest exporter of liquid helium
The combined annual production of 2 billion cubic feet (bcf) at the Helium 1 and 2 plants will help meet around 25 per cent of current glob...