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Scientists find California blackworms have an unexpected advantage in tight spaces: The worms escape narrow channels faster than wider ones, a finding that could influence the design of soft robotsCalifornia blackworms have been observed skillfully traversing narrow channels, showing superior navigation compared to wider ones. The con...- In the age of AI and endless scrolling, India’s young artists are bringing the letter backAs screens, AI and digital overload reshape everyday life, a new generation of Indian artists is reviving the humble letter through art mai...
- Quote of the Day by Emily Dickinson: ‘To hope means to be ready at every moment for that which is not yet born…’ - the lessons on hope, patience and uncertainty and why staying open to an unknown future matters, from the American poet whose work gained recognition after her deathQuote of the Day on hope: Emily Dickinson articulated the concept of hope as a state of preparedness for future opportunities. This nuanced...
- US-Iran war: American military disables ad trackers on devices amid Middle East targeting reportsUS military branches have disabled advertising trackers on various devices. This action follows reports of location data targeting American...
- In 1996, Columbia reeled out a satellite on a 19.7-km conducting tether; the line snapped after nearly 5 hours of data, but the system reached about 3,700 voltsThe Space Shuttle Columbia embarked on an innovative mission, aiming to generate electricity through a tethered satellite system employing ...
- Quote of the Day by Marie Curie: 'Never to let one's self be beaten down by...' - How to stay strong and resilient amid clouds of adversity and doubtTrue grit emerges when one chooses to resist giving up, especially during tough times. Marie Curie's enduring wisdom encourages individuals...
- When Poland found a second home in Kolhapur: During World War II, they survived Siberia, travelled through Iran and finally found safety 6,104 km awayWhen Poland found a second home in Kolhapur: A rosary and personal belongings of a Polish refugee are returning to Valivade, India, the set...
- In 1946, Richard Feynman wrote to his wife 16 months after her death, confronting the one mystery ‘The Great Explainer’ could not solve: ‘What it means to love you after you are dead…’Richard Feynman’s love letter to his deceased wife: Nobel laureate Richard Feynman emotionally captured his journey of love and loss in a l...
- In 1958, while C.S. Lewis’s wife was briefly in remission from cancer, he wrote about the terrifying risk of loving anyone at all: ‘You must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal…’C.S. Lewis proposed that authentic love is intertwined with risk, as it necessitates facing vulnerability and the potential of pain. The lo...
- Tech layoffs continue; ITC Infotech-Happiest Minds to mergeHappy Tuesday! Tech giants Oracle and Microsoft are planning to restructure their India workforces. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning...
- In 1898, Sheep Camp grew into a gold-rush town of 6,000 to 8,000 people; by July 1899, only 18 remained, while most buildings still stood in 1906Once a tranquil waystation, Sheep Camp evolved into a vibrant gold rush town as thousands flocked to seek fortune. This chaotic boom phase ...
- Delhi Lakshmi Yojana RD maturity set for July 2029, year of next Lok Sabha pollsThe Delhi Lakshmi Yojana's recurring deposit matures on July 31, 2029. Eligible women receive Rs 2,500 monthly, with Rs 1,500 in RD and Rs ...
- Notre Dame engineers tested a clear window coating that filters solar heat; model interiors stayed up to 7.2°C cooler without electricityInnovators have developed a cutting-edge transparent coating that effectively blocks solar heat while still allowing natural light to perme...
- Quote of the Day by Seneca: ‘We suffer more often in imagination than in reality’ — a reminder to not let imagined fears overwhelm us, but instead focus on facts and face problems as they actually unfoldQuote of the Day by Seneca: Ancient Roman philosopher Seneca noted we suffer more in imagination than reality. His ancient wisdom highlight...
- Block deals test valuations; gig platforms quit welfare boardHappy Friday! Block deals are putting startups’ private valuations to the test. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
- Psychology says people who type notes instead of writing them by hands may process information differently in their brainNew psychology research is shedding light on a familiar habit that has gradually become less common in the digital age. While typing has be...
- In 1999, a Florida teen hacked NASA, accessed source code of ISS and forced the world's most powerful space agency to shut down some systems for 21 daysIn 1999, 15-year-old hacker Jonathan James broke into NASA computers and downloaded proprietary software linked to the International Space ...
- Billionaire Jeff Bezos came calling. These researchers walked away to build physics AI, leaving a $2 mn salary behindTwo AI researchers declined a lucrative offer from Jeff Bezos' Project Prometheus. They instead chose to develop their own artificial intel...
- The AI founders who walked away from Bezos-backed Prometheus to model the universeThe difference is that this new system is not built for understanding language. It is built for physics, said co-founders Anima Anandkumar ...
- Japanese scientists capture previously invisible material transformation in 30 femtosecondsScientists recorded an elusive physical transformation in solid matter. This occurred in a mere thirty femtoseconds after light impact. The...
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