In 2018, Susan Sarandon bought 45 acres in Vermont for an off-grid solar-and-geothermal home; 5 years later, engineers and staff flagged 47 alleged construction problemsActress Susan Sarandon's dream of an off-grid Vermont estate encountered significant construction problems and a lawsuit. Her company filed...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Can artificial snow save a melting glacier? Scientists tested cloud seeding on China’s Muz Taw Glacier and found a surprising change in ice lossScientists experimented with cloud seeding to encourage snowfall on China's Muz Taw Glacier. This artificial snow increased the glacier's r...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
In 2023, Princeton researchers tested a naturally ventilated cooling box; it stayed below outdoor air while using radiative cooling and buoyancy-driven airflowResearchers have unveiled a groundbreaking cooling technique designed for buildings that eliminates the need for traditional air conditioni...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Google agrees to settle UK app developers' lawsuit for $353 millionThe claim, which was previously valued at just over £1 billion, sought compensation on behalf of developers who sold apps on Google's Play...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
At 13, she invented a device that can detect a fire before it starts. Meet California girl whose life-saving creation was triggered by a tragedyA young innovator from California, developed an AI-driven device to detect fire hazards early. This invention was inspired by witnessing a ...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Ratko Mladic, ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, dies aged 83Ratko Mladic, the "Butcher of Bosnia," has died while serving a life sentence. He was convicted for genocide and war crimes committed durin...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
If AI can write the code, what is left for senior engineers? Meesho’s Kiran Katreddi answersAI and automation are compressing engineering career timelines significantly. Junior developers now tackle complex tasks much earlier in th...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Germany’s COBRA drone completes first flight, designed to carry IRIS-T missileGermany’s COBRA unmanned aircraft has completed its maiden flight as POLARIS Raumflugzeuge and Diehl Defence develop a reusable carrier for...
23 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
26/11 attacks: Mumbai Police moves to try Hafiz Saeed, others in absentiaMumbai Police have requested the Union Home Ministry to serve court orders via Interpol. These orders target six absconding accused, includ...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
In 2022, moving solar panels shielded French apple trees from extreme sun, cutting sunburned fruit from 13% to 2%A study by French scientists indicates that the use of solar panels can drastically lessen sunburn injuries on apples, reducing the damage ...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in wave of cancer vaccinesMerck and Moderna's personalized cancer vaccine shows promise for melanoma patients. This new treatment trains the immune system to target ...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Bombay HC cancels bail granted to owners of Goa nightclub where 25 people had died in fireThe Bombay High Court cancelled bail for nightclub owners in Goa. This decision relates to a devastating fire that claimed twenty-five live...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Quote of the day by Hannah Arendt: 'The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be...' - Renowned political philosopher’s timeless wisdom on the dangers of moral indifferenceQuote of the day by Hannah Arendt: Hannah Arendt, renowned for her significant contributions to 20th-century philosophy, dissected the 'ban...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Former Syrian President Bashar Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimesA Syrian court sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad and two relatives to death. Atef Najib, convicted of overseeing a crackdown, receive...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
In 2017, two parents asked scientist Stanley Crooke to create treatments for their children's rare mutations. Years later, a custom drug cut one boy's seizures by 90% and helped him walk on his own for the first timeMedicine is undergoing a profound transformation by shifting focus from populations to individual patients. A novel custom drug for rare ge...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Dixon Tech, Vivo JV transaction to be completed in 2 months, revenue flow from Oct-Dec qtr: CEODixon Technologies anticipates finalizing its joint venture with Vivo within two months. This new venture's financial contributions will be...
09 Aug, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Longevity science: Once considered useless in adults, this tiny organ can determine how long you liveScientists are rethinking the role of the thymus, a tiny organ behind the breastbone that was long considered largely useless in adults. A ...
08 Aug, 2026, 08.11 PM IST