BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Computer science is losing its exemption: Everyone can code nowA popular pyramid model for computer science professions is flawed. For decades, skill alone determined success in tech. Now, Artificial In...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Can your piano touch really change the sound? New study says yes! Here's what you need to knowA century-old debate is settled. Scientists have proven that a pianist's touch genuinely alters a piano's sound. Using advanced technology,...
29 May, 2026, 02.15 AM IST
She got $400 million and a dream; now she's the woman who defied America's tech blockade - who is China's 'Chip Queen'?She was handed $400 million and one impossible mission — make Huawei independent from foreign chips. Years later, He Tingbo emerged as Chin...
25 May, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Anthropic policy chief Jack Clark says, “AI will help make a Nobel prize-winning discovery within a year.”AI is rapidly evolving beyond a search engine, with predictions of Nobel Prize-winning scientific discoveries and AI-staffed companies with...
25 May, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landingChina launched three astronauts to its space station. One astronaut will stay for a year, a record for the country. This mission supports C...
24 May, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
China develops fibre that is 10 times stronger than steel, but thinner than hair, can pull coach carrying 54 adultsChina has achieved industrial-scale production of a new ultra-high-strength T1200-grade carbon fiber, thinner than human hair but stronger ...
24 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
A 15-year-old Canadian teen built a robot turtle, which could help scientists spot reef damage earlier and transform ecological threats underwaterA young Canadian inventor has created a robotic turtle. This innovative device can detect ecological hazards affecting coral reefs. The rob...
23 May, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
In 1959, a metal meant for missile work bent back into shape and triggered a revolution in materials scienceA chance discovery in 1959 by military scientists led to Nitinol, a metal that remembers its shape. This nickel-titanium alloy, initially r...
19 May, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
In 2003, archaeologists investigating storm damage near a Mexican pyramid found a hidden tunnel that reframed Teotihuacan’s sacred worldHeavy rains in 2003 unexpectedly revealed a hidden tunnel at Teotihuacan. This ancient site near Mexico City yielded thousands of ritual ar...
15 May, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
India, Vietnam agree to strengthen cooperation in AI, deep-tech and innovation during bilateral talksIndia and Vietnam are set to deepen their partnership in cutting-edge technologies. Discussions focused on Artificial Intelligence, cyberse...
07 May, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
The rapid embrace of AI in China, its biggest testing ground, may shape how AI is used globallyChina is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence tools. Ordinary citizens and businesses are using AI for daily tasks and work. Chinese co...
06 May, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Thought of the day by Isaac Asimov: ‘All you have to do is take a close look at yourself and you will understand….’ Life lessons by the scientist who gave the Three Laws of RoboticsThought of the Day: Isaac Asimov’s name is closely tied to I, Robot, a collection that introduced readers to a radically different vision o...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Kalpana Chawla: "The quickest way may not necessarily be the best" – powerful lesson on avoiding shortcuts and building success by Indian-American NASA astronaut, who became the first woman of Indian origin to fly into spaceQuote of the Day by Kalpana Chawla: “The quickest way may not necessarily be the best,” Kalpana Chawla’s quote highlights the importance of...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Guns, drones & algos: War gets smarter, faster & uncomfortably less humanArtificial intelligence is revolutionizing global warfare. Nations are significantly increasing AI spending for defense. This technology en...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Latest on Cole Tomas Allen the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting; details on LinkedIn profile, CalTech degree and moreA man named Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California, is the suspect in a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. He allegedl...
26 Apr, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Why Robots Are Studying PrimatesRobots are evolving to become more socially intelligent. Scientists are studying primate behavior to enhance robot interaction. This involv...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.53 PM IST