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We must resolve to transform all defence PSUs into global giants: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh stressed defence PSUs' vital role in national security imperatives. He urged them to prioritize timely deliv...
In 1950, a 20-year-old photographer dying after a deadly snakebite made one final request: He begged doctors to spare the snake, and 5 years later, its venom helped save a child’s lifeTaipan snake bite: A young Australian snake handler asked that the deadly taipan that bit him not be killed. The snake provided crucial ven...
Psychology says nicotine pouches and anxiety may be more closely connected than you think - Study raises concerns about how nicotine exposure may affect stress, mood and mental health, particularly among adolescentsNicotine pouches are promoted as a tobacco-free alternative to cigarettes. Nicotine stimulates the central nervous system, potentially wors...
Modi discusses steps to widen strategic ties with leaders of Armenia and KyrgyzstanPrime Minister Narendra Modi held separate talks with Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov in Bishkek, focusing ...
In 2020, Stanford's radiative cooling technology reached a California supermarket roof; panels were estimated to save 15% to 20% energy, while a Tempe bus shelter film was reported 30°F coolerNew technology allows surfaces to cool themselves under direct sunlight. This innovation reflects sunlight and radiates heat into outer spa...
Huawei H1 profit drop quickens to 36% on rising costs, R&D spendingThe Chinese technology company said net profit for January to June fell to 23.81 billion yuan ($3.54 billion), accelerating from a 32% drop...
Diabetes hurts men, women differently: Men face heart and kidney risks, women battle mental health crisis, study showsNew research reveals type two diabetes affects men and women differently. Men face greater heart and kidney disease risks, while women expe...
MeitY eyes R&D guidelines rejig for capital efficiency, industry linksThe move comes after the parliamentary standing committee on communications & information technology has repeatedly prodded the Ministry to...
From food waste to water: A new research shows how new biomass hydrogels could help turning discarded food and agricultural waste into a source of atmospheric water for irrigation and sustainable farmingResearchers developed new hydrogels from natural materials to capture atmospheric moisture. These innovative materials can absorb water vap...
Vietnam urges Qualcomm, Samsung to deepen AI, chip investment as it seeks tech upgradeAt a meeting in Hanoi on Thursday, Communist Party General Secretary and President To Lam asked Qualcomm Chief Executive Cristiano Amon t...
Vietnam urges Qualcomm, Samsung to deepen AI, chip investment as it seeks tech upgradeAt a meeting in Hanoi on Thursday, Communist Party General Secretary and President To Lam asked Qualcomm Chief Executive Cristiano Amon t...
In 2000, Australian scientists tricked grapevines into conserving water by drying half their roots. 26 years later, PRD remains a technique that can maintain yields while cutting irrigation by 50%Australian scientists developed Partial Rootzone Drying (PRD), an irrigation approach designed to reduce water use while maintaining commer...
Six Indian healthtech startups selected for UK-India accelerator programmeLaunched in 2023, the programme seeks to strengthen collaboration between India and the UK in health innovation and help Indian companies p...
In 2000, University Of Illinois researchers searched 1,000 trillion DNA molecules for lead-sensitive DNA. 9 years later, their lab reported DNA sensors with sensitivity as low as 11 parts per trillion for toxic metals in drinking waterLead detection may soon look very different from a trip to the laboratory. Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a DNA lead s...
SK Hynix holds groundbreaking ceremony for $4 billion Indiana AI chip packaging facilityThe facility, at the Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette, is scheduled to begin cleanroom operations in the second half of 2028, accordi...
Gates Foundation, India to develop AI tools for farmers, explore Asia-Africa expansionThe Gates Foundation will collaborate with India to enhance AI-powered digital tools for farmers. Discussions focused on India's advanced u...
During Alaska stream research, teams developed an automated salmon-counting system to track fish in sonar video and reduce reliance on manual countingAlaska's manual salmon counting techniques are laborious and expensive. To improve efficiency, new computer vision algorithms are under dev...
Korean manufacturer DN Solutions inaugurates first India plant in Bengaluru with Rs 600 crore investmentDN Solutions inaugurated its first Indian manufacturing plant in Bengaluru. This new facility represents a significant investment of Rs 600...
Boost for Ladakh: High-level panel to plan national sea buckthorn research hubA high-level committee will examine establishing a National Sanjeevani Research Centre for Sea Buckthorn. This initiative aims to position ...
D2C skincare brand Asaya raises Rs 88 crore funding at Rs 400 crore valuationDirect-to-consumer (D2C) skincare brand Asaya has raised Rs 88 crore at a post-money valuation of Rs 400 crore from RPSG Capital and other ...