South Korea-US team unveils robotic technology that dresses the wearerThe technology developed by researchers at South Korea's KAIST and Stanford University uses soft and flexible "vines" powered by air pressu...
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UK may end visa salary rules for PhD holdersUK government advisors propose ending special visa salary discounts for PhD holders. A review found no proof that doctorate holders earn le...
18 Dec, 2025, 11.06 AM IST
With H-1B move, Trump slams the door but opens a window for IndiaThe Trump administration's H-1B visa fee hike presents India with an opportunity to reverse its brain drain. By fostering a supportive ecos...
22 Sep, 2025, 10.54 AM IST
Who is Susan Monarez, CDC Director, fired by Donald Trump overnight putting the agency into crisis?The CDC faces turmoil after the firing of Director Susan Monarez. Her dismissal follows disagreements over vaccine guidance. High-ranking o...
28 Aug, 2025, 05.56 PM IST
Why this Oxford scholar with three elite degrees became a delivery rider, his "unexpected" journey is inspiring users onlineDing Yuanzhao, an Oxford graduate, now works as a food delivery rider in Singapore. He struggled to find a job after his postdoctoral resea...
15 Jul, 2025, 06.20 PM IST
US aid cuts halt HIV vaccine research in South Africa, with global impactSouth Africa faces setbacks in HIV research. The United States withdrew funding, impacting trials. Researchers are devastated as crucial pr...
13 Jul, 2025, 09.37 AM IST
Indian nationals received over 72% of all H-1B visas issued from Oct 2022-Sept 2023Indian nationals received 72.3% of H1B visas issued by the US from October 2022 to September 2023. Additionally, 21,928 Indian students wer...
27 Jun, 2025, 11.52 AM IST
Building India's 'iPhone city': Lessons from Zhengzhou's transformationZhengzhou evolved from a modest industrial center into a powerhouse after Foxconn's 2010 entry, aided by massive social infrastructure supp...
17 Nov, 2024, 09.14 AM IST
AI systems are already deceiving us and that's a problem, experts warnExperts have long warned about the threat posed by artificial intelligence going rogue -- but a new research paper suggests it's already ha...
11 May, 2024, 10.56 AM IST
How to protect your mental health in the face of uncertainty and another COVID variantCOVID has compounded emotional, social and financial pressure for vulnerable groups, including children, women, health care workers, those ...
02 Dec, 2021, 01.09 PM IST
Many haven't met their co-workers in person, thanks to the pandemic. Lack of personal attachments to jobs has made quitting simplerRemote work has contributed to an easy-come, easy-go attitude toward workplaces.
08 Sep, 2021, 06.15 PM IST
Your employer could be snooping on you, in office and outsideThere are devices that can eavesdrop on meetings and water cooler conversations to collect and mine data and suggest ways to improve produc...
07 May, 2018, 04.34 PM IST
New way to see through walls of unknown materialsBesides having applications in the realm of security, the approach could lead to inexpensive devices to help construction workers easily lo...
07 Dec, 2017, 01.55 PM IST
Bees naturally vaccinate their babies: StudyWhen it comes to vaccinating their babies, bees don't have a choice - they naturally immunise their offspring against specific diseases fou...
03 Aug, 2015, 06.21 PM IST
Bees naturally vaccinate their babies: studyWhen it comes to vaccinating their babies, bees don't have a choice - they naturally immunise their offspring against specific diseases.
02 Aug, 2015, 04.33 PM IST
Social media use at work hampers productivity: StudyUse of online social media for personal purposes during working hours can have a negative effect on work performance and the well-being of ...
14 Nov, 2014, 04.15 PM IST
China emerging as top medical studies centre for India, worldThe medical institutes included over 280 colleges and over 350 secondary schools, the Chinese Ministry of Education said.
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