Science says black holes don’t actually suck everything around them: Here’s what really happensBlack Holes are called black because light cannot escape from inside their event horizons. Astronomers nevertheless detect black holes indi...
05 Sep, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Cross-border fintechs are still competing with banks, not each other: Skydo’s Movin JainSkydo co-founder Movin Jain says fintechs together account for only 1-2% of the market, making category creation a bigger priority than com...
05 Sep, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
In 1950, a live and unanaesthetized mouse was sent to the upper atmosphere in a V-2 rocket to test biological responses and capture physiological data and imagery during the flightIn 1950, a live and unanaesthetized mouse was sent to the upper atmosphere in a V-2 rocket to test biological responses and capture physiol...
05 Sep, 2026, 02.20 AM IST
Need money urgently? Here's how to choose the right funding option.Facing a financial emergency necessitates a strategic approach to funding resources. For SBI Credit Card users, features like Flexipay and ...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
How an endangered Washington ground squirrel is determining when crews can dig at Oregon’s renewable energy site built for 100,000 homes - The unexpected environmental challenge behind a massive wind, solar and battery project and why construction work must be carefully timed to protect the tiny mammalA significant renewable energy initiative in Oregon is experiencing delays in its construction schedule due to the presence of the endanger...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
OpenAI launches new Astra model amid growing scrutiny over agents' safetyThe concerns center on agentic AI, which is designed to perform tasks with little to no human intervention. The promise of agents running...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
In 1834, an American blacksmith along with his wife built the first practical DC electric motor, creating a blueprint for modern electrical machineryIn 1834, an American blacksmith along with his wife built the first practical DC electric motor, changing how electrical energy could be co...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Bullet train with a desi makeover: Next year, your journey on this 250 kmph homegrown train will come with features that could completely change your travel experienceBy March 2027, India is expected to unveil its first domestically developed high-speed train prototype, marking a major step towards buildi...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Corporate stress remains benign despite IBC delays and deep haircuts: KotakIndia's corporate credit cycle is expected to remain stable in the near future. Strong corporate balance sheets and moderate debt levels su...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Your car headrest is a safety restraint, not mainly a pillow; NHTSA tests front restraints to a maximum 55 mm backset and requires them to withstand 890 newtons for 5 secondsCar headrests serve as essential safety components designed to protect against neck injuries. They are not merely comfort features; regulat...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Rapid food delivery startup Swish to raise $20-25 million led by Bertelsmann India: SourcesThe transaction, which is also likely to see participation from Swish’s existing investors, is expected to value the two-year-old company a...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
BEML shares rise 2% after securing Rs 180 crore Vande Bharat sleeper orderBEML shares gained nearly 2% after the company secured a Rs 180.60 crore order from Integral Coach Factory for manufacturing and supplying ...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
A city of horns and highways: New model maps Delhi's noiseA new study developed a model for mapping environmental noise in Delhi. This model combines geographical and real-time traffic data for acc...
01 Sep, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: How AI is reshaping portfolio management and the role of human judgementAlpha Wealth Summit 2.0 brings together leading investment voices to explore a fundamental question for modern portfolio management: where ...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
No Karnataka route in Centre’s railway quadrupling plan: MB PatilKarnataka's infrastructure minister expressed dissatisfaction with the Centre's railway route upgrade plan. No routes within Karnataka were...
30 Aug, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
In Poland, engineers used a 3,500-ton concrete cradle to launch a giant boring machine beneath Łódź; the 2.9-mile tunnel will carry high-speed trains under the city without tearing up its streetsA specialized concrete cradle was recently completed for a tunnel boring machine. This machine will construct a new high-speed rail tunnel ...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
In 2025, a Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days making a 36-foot plywood solar boat. Earlier in 2026, it crossed more than 3,000 nautical miles from the Baltic to Spain on sunlight aloneA Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days creating a lightweight 36-foot plywood solar boat designed around efficiency rather than...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST