UPenn researchers copied elephant skin in porous cement tiles; a mockup home stayed near 32°C versus 42°C and 52°C with commercial stucco surfacesResearchers developed innovative cement tiles inspired by elephant skin for passive cooling. These tiles feature engineered cracks that abs...
28 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
In 2022, RMIT tested shredded masks, rubber gloves and isolation gowns in concrete; gloves raised strength by up to 22% and masks by up to 17%RMIT University researchers discovered shredded personal protective equipment strengthens concrete. Rubber gloves increased concrete streng...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Amid Yash's Toxic trolling, director Geetu Mohandas' old 'I don't stick to script' video goes viral. Netizens reactAn old video of Geetu Mohandas discussing her filmmaking process has resurfaced online. This clip has drawn considerable attention amid dis...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.23 AM IST
India to seek greater Japan market access for basmati rice in CEPA review:Piyush GoyalIndia will seek greater market access for basmati rice in Japan. The nation also plans to expand processed food exports during trade agreem...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
As AI agents go rogue, cyber insurers are adapting their policiesInsurers, including MSIG, QBE and Beazley, are reviewing traditional cyber policies and adapting their language to account for emerging ris...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Russian-speaking cybercriminals used SpaceX's Cursor AI tool to hack seven companiesRussian-speaking hackers exploited SpaceX's AI coding assistant, Cursor, for company intrusions. This AI-boosted hacking spree targeted at ...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
A 2026 Pew survey asked 1,500 US teens about which social media apps negatively affect sleep; 40% found one app hurts the amount of sleep they get, but the same app is also more likely to help their mental healthA recent survey highlights TikTok's notable influence on adolescent sleep habits, with numerous teens indicating that the app detrimentally...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Hoping to work towards further expanding scope of India-Japan trade pact: Piyush GoyalIndia and Japan are actively reassessing their trade agreement, with the goal of broadening its reach. Both countries are looking to create...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.26 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
In a 1982 US reservoir review, fish and plankton productivity rose after valleys were flooded, then declined as spawning habitat and detritus became less availableFollowing the creation of American reservoirs, there’s an initial surge in fish populations, creating a thriving aquatic ecosystem. However...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Toxic Twitter review: 9 tweets you must read before watching Yash, Kiara Advani's Kannada gangster action movieYash's highly anticipated movie Toxic has premiered today after numerous production delays. Early audience reviews talk about Yash's comman...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Quote of the day by Drake: 'Reviews condition people. At the end of the day, a lot of human minds are...' - inspiring quote by Grammy-winning rapper of God's Plan and Hotline Bling teaches life lessons on influence, power of words and how other people can control what we thinkQuote of the day by Drake: Canadian rapper Drake's quote highlights how reviews influence human minds. He suggests opinions can be easily s...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
In 1997, Thomas Jefferson University tested a digital X-ray system that could replace film. 29 years later, digital radiography is standard, with images available in seconds instead of waiting for film processingThomas Jefferson University Hospital studied DirectRay digital X-ray technology in 1997. This new system offered faster image processing an...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Alabama launches probe into OpenAI after Hugging Face breachLast week, IPO-bound OpenAI said it would slow the pace of model development while overhauling its research and training systems after co...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Target Halloween costume controversy: What costume did Target remove and why?Target offensive Halloween costume 2026: Target removed a children's Halloween costume after severe criticism. The product resembled racist...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
Congress demands review of E20 move, says 'anti-people' fuel policy unacceptable to countryCongress criticizes the Modi government's E20 fuel policy for increasing inflation. The policy allegedly causes higher prices for essential...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Psychology says people who search for a product they already bought may be trying to confirm that they made the right decisionSearching for reviews or information after buying something can reveal an interesting psychological tension. The person may not actually be...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST