Penguin feathers inspired a "living skin" material that could slash energy bills in buildingsResearchers have developed a revolutionary thin film inspired by penguin feathers that passively switches between heating and cooling modes...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
In 1846, a chemist wiped up spilled acids with an apron and found a dangerous new cottonA German-Swiss scientist, Christian Friedrich Schönbein, stumbled upon a powerful new substance in 1846. An accidental spill of strong acid...
03 Jun, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
In 1853, a chef sliced potatoes paper-thin after a complaint which led to the creation of potato chipsThe intriguing legend of George Crum discovering potato chips at Moon Lake Lodge in Saratoga Springs, New York, enchants food lovers everyw...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsHas a peace deal been agreed on by the US and Iran? Will the fragile ceasefire hold? No one can answer these questions with any certainty. ...
28 May, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
In 1953, a chemist spilled an experimental polymer on a shoe and found that one patch refused to get dirty: This led to the foundation of ScotchgardFor many adults, revisiting beloved shows serves as a soothing balm during turbulent times. This practice isn't simply a means to escape bo...
26 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Who is Gurtej Sandhu, the IIT Delhi engineer who beat Thomas Edison in US patent count, sparks brain drain debate onlineGurtej Sandhu, an IIT Delhi alumnus, is now the seventh most prolific inventor in US history. He has amassed over 1,300 patents, surpassing...
23 May, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Rs 18 lakh crore wiped out: Has the brutal Indian IT stock crash finally bottomed?India's top IT companies have seen Rs 17.6 lakh crore wiped out in a multi-month bear market. Valuations are at levels not seen since the g...
22 May, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Forget blood tests, your cell's sugar coat may be the earliest cancer signal we have ever foundA new study shows that over 90% of cancer cases begin with subtle cellular changes before symptoms appear. Scientists now highlight hidden ...
19 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
'Let me make this point, please...': Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by University of Arizona students. Here's what he said on AIFormer Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced boos at the University of Arizona commencement for warning graduates about technology's 'mess'. He ack...
18 May, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Why is BTC falling? Will Bitcoin price go up today as crypto market loses $23 billion amid Iran tensions and oil fears?The crypto market lost nearly $23 billion in value within hours as Bitcoin price slipped below $81,000 and investor fear returned across gl...
12 May, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
Two more passengers evacuated from cruise ship test positive for hantavirusPassengers from the ship began flying home aboard military and government planes Sunday after the MV Hondius anchored in the Canary Islands...
12 May, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines unveils AI models designed for live human interactionThinking Machines Lab has unveiled "interaction models," a new category of multimodal AI designed for real-time communication. These system...
12 May, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Nigerian-American writer Ijeoma Umebinyuo: ‘So many broken children living in grown bodies mimicking…’Nigerian-American writer Ijeoma Umebinyuo's quote reveals a profound truth. Many adults carry hidden childhood wounds. These unresolved iss...
10 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
In 1942, Harry Coover Watched a “Failed” Plastic Stick to Everything: That Strange Reaction Established the Foundation for Super GlueIn 1942, Harry Coover accidentally discovered cyanoacrylates, a substance that tenaciously adhered to surfaces, initially deemed a failure....
30 Apr, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Explained: Why Meta shares crashed 7% in extended trading amid AI spending spreeMeta shares plunged 7% in extended trading as investors reacted to the company’s plan to sharply increase AI-related spending. The tech gia...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Meta stock price, earnings and capital spending forecast: Meta revenue, layoffs, workforce changes, China deal setback, future outlook and investor concernsMeta stock price, earnings and capital spending forecast stayed in focus after Meta raised its capital spending outlook and reported strong...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.53 AM IST
An experimental cafe run by AI opens in StockholmThe avocado toasts and baristas making foamy lattes make it look like any other cafe, except at this one, located in a Stockholm residentia...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST