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China is putting scientists on public giant screens but in India..: Harsh Goenka questions why Indian hoardings dominated by politicians and film stars instead of scientists, teachers, doctors and innovators- In 2023, Rice researchers flashed mixed waste plastic for about 4 seconds at 3,100 K; the process recovered up to 68% of its hydrogen at purities reaching 94% and produced graphene
- Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: 'It is very important for young people keep their sense of wonder and keep asking why.' Life lessons from motivational quote on curiosity, continuous learning, constant questioning, innovation, human discovery, scientific progress and exploring the unknown
- To be tech-en seriously, be loudModern tech tycoons now emphasize their ostentatious public identities rather than the products they create. This transformation is fueled ...30 Aug, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
- At 13, a California student innovated a device to detect falls in the dark, became America's top young scientist, and took home $25,000Kevin Tang developed FallGuard, a system detecting falls in real time, even at night. This invention earned him the title of America's Top ...30 Aug, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- "We do not merely follow rules; we make rules": Rajnath Singh on India's growing global statureIndia now commands global attention and shapes international rules, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The nation is achieving si...29 Aug, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
- In 2019, UT Austin and Lockheed Martin developed a hydrogel system producing 12 times more water than commercial solar stills. 7 years later, its 3.6 L/h/m² rate remains a striking benchmark in solar purificationSeven years after the original 2019 report, the reported 3.6 liters per hour per square meter remains an interesting benchmark for understa...29 Aug, 2026, 04.31 AM IST
- In 2024, researchers tested crushed waste concrete as a base for Chesapeake oyster reefs; oyster spat grew and survived with no detectable hydrocarbon leachingIn the Chesapeake Bay, recycled concrete rubble is proving to be a nursery for young oysters. Scientists have discovered that this crushed ...28 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- WHO renews Science Council as AI, gene editing and emerging technologies reshape global healthThe World Health Organization has renewed its Science Council with twenty-one global experts. This council will advise on emerging technolo...27 Aug, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Whitney Houston, 'I believe that children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside,' teaches wisdom on parenting, family, psychology and human behavior behind upbringing, hope, futureQuote of the day by Whitney Houston remains powerful because it combines hope with responsibility. Saying that children are the future is e...27 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- Winners of the ET Startup Awards 2026; Groww vs ZerodhaGroww won the top prize at the 12th edition of the Economic Times Startup Awards. The list of other winners, and more, in today’s ETtech To...27 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
- Oak Ridge and Tennessee used 3 robotic welding arms to print a 3-by-5-foot steel pressure vessel, tackling America’s forging shortage; the program now targets nuclear parts weighing 10,000 pounds or moreAmerica's nuclear industry faces forging capacity issues for large components. Researchers are exploring large-scale metal 3D printing as a...26 Aug, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Angelina Jolie, 'Our diversity is our strength. What a dull and pointless life it would be if everyone was the same' offers psychology about compassion, kindness, empathy, charity, human emotion and connection, teaches timeless wisdom, purpose, meaning, community feelingQuote of the day by Angelina Jolie emphasizes on the idea that diversity is our strength is a reminder that humanity becomes richer through...25 Aug, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
- 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 ...25 Aug, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
- Texas 7th-grader Caden Pohlkamp built an underwater robot to study 12 neighborhood ponds. His surprising discovery about fountains and healthier waterTexas seventh-grader Caden Pohlkamp built an underwater robot to study 12 neighborhood ponds and investigate what makes water healthier. Hi...24 Aug, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- National Space Day 2026: From bicycles to global space leadership, ISRO chief recalls India's journeyIndia observed its third National Space Day, commemorating the Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing. ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan recalled the age...24 Aug, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
- Bioinformatics project bags first place in Anveshana, research initiative that won Modi’s praiseAnveshana 2026, a student research initiative, concluded with 20 projects presented by students. Prime Minister Modi highlighted this progr...23 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
- 567 million years ago, strange soft-bodied animals began moving across the deep seafloor in what is now Canada, with Dickinsonia feeding through its underside despite having no mouth, pushing animal movement millions of years earlierThe fossil assemblage also includes Funisia, a stationary, tube-shaped organism found living in clusters. Researchers interpret these clust...21 Aug, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
- NASA is paying Rs 5 crore prize to solve a hidden space problem that requires no rocket scienceNASA has launched the Orbital Clarity Challenge, offering up to $500,000 to inventors who can develop affordable tools to measure the thin ...21 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Birds are cleverer than many animals. Scientists identify a key clue about why birds are better at problem-solving skillsA study of 203 birds across 15 passerine species found that birds better at solving physical puzzles were more innovative in the wild and h...19 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
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