Meerut boy missed IIT admission by just 2 marks, self-studied on YouTube, became a scientist at ISROA Meerut youth, Sanket Kumar, transformed a two-mark JEE Advanced miss into a stellar ISRO career. Undeterred by the 2021 setback, he self-...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returnedA new study reveals the Black Death's devastating impact on Europe's plant life. The plague's population crash led to a sharp decline in pl...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Meta-Reliance AI hub; SAP CEO on India's AI edgeMeta has tapped Reliance for India AI data centre. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
10 Jun, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapper’s name hidden in thousands of tips and leads? Retired detective's ‘twofold' abduction theory can leave you shockedNancy Guthrie Update: Five months after her disappearance, the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's abduction continues with no suspect ident...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Can photons really spend negative time? New quantum physics experiment on rubidium atoms challenges — What scientists know about timeA breakthrough quantum physics experiment has revealed a startling result. Scientists measured “negative time” as photons moved through a c...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.28 AM IST
This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...
30 May, 2026, 05.19 PM 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
FIFA World Cup to face newest opponent: Brutal heat and violent stormsHeat, humidity and thunderstorms are synonymous with summer in many North American regions -- and in a few weeks they could also threaten t...
25 May, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
US President Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supportersPresident Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on AI and cybersecurity. This order will establish a voluntary framework for AI de...
21 May, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supportersPresident Trump is expected to sign an executive order on AI and cybersecurity, establishing a voluntary framework for developers to share ...
21 May, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: 'You are my heart, my life…'—Inspiring quotes by the writer who created the famous detective Sherlock HolmesQuote of the Day: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, penned a quote expressing profound love. His words, 'You are my heart...
15 May, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
In the shadow of COVID, health officials fight panic over Hantavirus outbreakA hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has sparked public concern. Health officials are working to communicate clearly, drawing lessons fro...
15 May, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
In 1828, Friedrich Wöhler heated a simple chemical salt, and accidentally changed organic chemistry foreverIn 1828, Friedrich Wöhler made a groundbreaking discovery. He synthesized urea, an organic compound, from inorganic materials in his lab. T...
06 May, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Acko's $250 million IPO; Infosys' market cap plungeNew-age insurer Acko will soon confidentially file draft papers for its stock market debut. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
27 Apr, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Elon Musk faces revolt: Over 2,700 scientists from 365-year-old Royal Society scientific institution sign open letter calling for his removal; ex-member labels him a Bond villainTesla CEO Elon Musk may face expulsion from the coveted Royal Society scientific institution after more than 2,700 scientists signed a peti...
18 Feb, 2025, 06.22 PM IST
Russia says hypersonic missile scientists face 'very serious' treason accusationsPresident Vladimir Putin has boasted that Russia is the global leader in hypersonic missiles, capable of travelling at speeds of up to Mach...
17 May, 2023, 05.50 PM IST
Covid origins probe: The Lancet does U-turn over lab leak theoryThe Lancet, had in February last year, published an open letter that "strongly condemned conspiracy theories" surrounding the coronavirus o...
20 Sep, 2021, 08.06 AM IST