This startup is selling a Rs 94,835 mosquito trap that uses a powerful blue laser and sensors similar to those in self-driving cars to track and kill mosquitoes while detecting people, pets and nearby surfaces to prevent accidental firingPhoton Matrix has introduced a laser device that identifies and eliminates mosquitoes effectively. The products are priced at around $1,000...
02 Nov, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Since 1978, Caltrans has used recycled tire rubber in 17 asphalt overlays; a technical review found less cracking, distress and maintenance than conventional mixtures, including thicker onesIn the United States, an astounding 273 million tires are discarded every year, resulting in a considerable amount of waste. To address thi...
01 Nov, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
In Hong Kong, engineers turned waste glass into concrete blocks; 15 years later, field checks found no cracking from the reaction that can damage glass concreteFor over 15 years, engineers in Hong Kong have pioneered the use of recycled glass in concrete pavers, meticulously studying their performa...
31 Oct, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
In 2004, San Jose used 1,000 tons of shredded waste tires beneath 2,000 feet of light-rail track; the unusual layer reportedly reduced vibration and saved over $1 millionThe use of shredded tires as a base for light rail tracks offers a cost-effective solution for reducing noise. Many transit authorities hav...
30 Oct, 2026, 05.00 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
Doctors in 2005 gave a Colorado woman weeks to live; she fought back, and in 2015, she built a free art programme for cancer patientsBeing diagnosed with cancer is life-changing. The devastation can destroy the self-esteem of many. However, for one woman in Colorado, this...
29 Oct, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
China's new export curbs draw a line around its AI crown jewelsThe draft rules, released on October 16, distinguish between foreign customers using Chinese AI services and foreign companies obtaining th...
29 Oct, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
5,000 US soldiers were made test subjects in a mind-altering drug programme. It was done to find a chemical that could disable enemies during Cold WarDuring the Cold War, the US Army exposed around 5,000 soldiers to LSD, nerve agents and other dangerous chemicals at a secret Maryland faci...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Prioritise understanding AI security threats, even before productivity: OpenAI's Sam Altman to cos"If I could recommend only one thing to a company right now to do with AI in the very short term, even more than become super productive wi...
28 Oct, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Gold purity test ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali: 5 tips to spot whether gold Jewellery you bought is worth itWith the festive season nearing, it’s the perfect time for many to buy gold jewellery. However, ensuring the gold’s purity is crucial befor...
28 Oct, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
China's new export curbs draw a line around its AI crown jewelsThe draft rules, released on October 16, distinguish between foreign customers using Chinese AI services and foreign companies obtaining th...
28 Oct, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
QClairvoyance's quantum chemistry bet: Transitioning from research to pharma partnershipsQClairvoyance Quantum Labs has performed chemically precise simulations of eight small molecules on an actual quantum computer, marking pro...
28 Oct, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Ted Bundy and an unsolved 1974 Utah homicide case: Why authorities are preparing new update on decades-old murder investigationUtah officials will announce findings that connect a 1970s homicide to serial killer Ted Bundy. The 1974 murder of Melissa Ann Smith has be...
28 Oct, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Regional rural banks to set up cybersecurity centres, develop threat intelRegional rural banks are set to improve their cyber security through the establishment of cyber security operations centres. They will also...
27 Oct, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
India to criminalise doping supply chains to boost bid to host OlympicsIndia has topped the World Anti-Doping Agency's list of offenders for three consecutive years, underscoring the scale of the challenge faci...
27 Oct, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
On New York's Fire Island, scientists fenced deer out of two sites; over 4 years, young lone star ticks were reduced by 48.4%, but adult ticks were not controlledTicks, especially the lone star variant, are becoming increasingly worrisome for those who enjoy the great outdoors. Studies point out that...
27 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Can dogs smell cancer in humans? Bengaluru founders says with AI, dogs can detect seven cancer symptoms with 90% accuracyStartup Dognosis, based in Bengaluru, is creating an AI-driven, dog-assisted breath analysis to detect seven forms of cancer. Co-founded by...
24 Oct, 2026, 08.55 PM IST