India leads on non-animal testing and its draft lab animal rules threaten to undo thatIndia's draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules 2026 proposes significant changes to animal research regulations and oversight. It all...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
In 1902, Wyoming’s Kirwin mining camp grew to about 200 people; by 1907, a deadly snowslide destroyed the last company buildings and the boom fadedKirwin, a once-bustling mining community nestled in the Absaroka Mountains of Wyoming, experienced a fleeting boom in the early 1900s. The ...
01 Nov, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
To overcome technical hurdles, ISRO flew NVS-03 satellite with pyro valves open: NarayananThe Indian Space Research Organisation successfully placed the NVS-03 satellite into orbit on Saturday. ISRO implemented a new technique in...
31 Oct, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Is India prepared to tackle 369 million cybersecurity incidents and AI challenges ahead?India experienced a notable increase in cybersecurity incidents which has raised concerns over its infrastructure and talent shortages. The...
31 Oct, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
'Forever chemicals' can remain in water for years, but can a new UV technology finally destroy them? Here's how it worksThe process targets the carbon-fluorine bonds in PFAS compounds, which are responsible for their exceptional chemical stability. The compan...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
China's secret reusable spaceship spotted in US intelligence report: What we know about this mysterious plane and its missionA recently declassified US intelligence report has revealed a satellite image that confirms China's reusable spaceplane is currently orbiti...
30 Oct, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
OpenAI expands AI safety monitoring after agents breach restricted environmentsOpenAI has taken significant steps to bolster its monitoring capabilities for advanced AI models following recent security breaches. In a c...
30 Oct, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
AI’s 3-week blitz digs up 14,000 security flaws in open-source softwareGoogle Cloud’s Mandiant team reported a similar acceleration in vulnerability discovery. In August, it said that its AI-assisted system had...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Kim Jong Un calls for rapid expansion of drone technology and observes weapons testsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a rapid expansion of the country's drone technology and oversaw tests of drones, missiles an...
30 Oct, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
West Bengal moves to depoliticise teachers, but schools need more than a banThe West Bengal government has introduced a prohibition on newly appointed schoolteachers from participating in political activities and el...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
China's secretive Shenlong spaceplane: What the US report revealsA newly released report by the US Defense Intelligence Agency showcases an intriguing image of China's Shenlong spaceplane operating in orb...
29 Oct, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Anthropic IPO sparks betting frenzy on prediction marketsPrediction markets are witnessing rising activity ahead of Anthropic’s anticipated IPO, with retail investors betting on its valuation, lis...
29 Oct, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
New Zealand expands business visitor visa rules and specialist work visa eligibility for foreign professionals and providersNew Zealand has expanded the scope of activities permitted under its Business Visitor Visa for foreign nationals. Indian professionals plan...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Japan eyes Indian live firing ranges for missile and drone training as defence cooperation deepensJapan is collaborating with India to enhance defense capabilities, particularly in anti-ship missile training and drone operations. Japanes...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
In 2019, Cornell began testing sheep grazing beneath New York solar panels; the project examined vegetation control, shade, and forage for the animalsCornell University researchers have launched an innovative solar grazing initiative aimed at optimizing vegetation management in solar farm...
28 Oct, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Instagram challenges Youtube with 90-minute videos: All you need to knowInstagram is testing a new long-form video format called 'Features' to allow content creators to upload 90-minute videos. This format is cu...
28 Oct, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
UP Cabinet approves robotics, AI park in Greater NoidaThe Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the establishment of a robotics and AI park in Greater Noida. This park is expected to generate over...
27 Oct, 2026, 03.53 PM IST