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At 13, a California student innovated a device to detect falls in the dark, became America's top young scientist, and took home $25,000- That tiny arrow beside your car’s fuel gauge isn’t decorative; it tells you exactly which side of the vehicle the gas cap is on
- An 18-year-old wanted to make advanced robotics cheaper so he built a high-precision sensor that costs less than $25; similar devices can cost hundreds or thousands
- This 12-year-old schoolgirl designed a solar-powered heated blanket for homeless people after seeing them struggle through winterRebecca Young was 12 when she designed a solar-powered heated blanket to help people experiencing homelessness stay warm without access to ...25 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- In 1969, three NASA astronauts abroad Apollo 10 flew incredibly close to the Moon. They had a lunar module a working descent engine but weren't allowed to landDuring the Apollo 10 mission, astronauts soared just nine miles above the Moon's surface, meticulously testing lunar module systems and lan...24 Aug, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
- This child prodigy developed technology to detect lead in drinking water. Years later, she made her way to MIT. At 19, made history by winning the Stephen Hawking honourGitanjali Rao's journey as a young innovator began at the age of ten when she created Tethys, a device to detect lead in drinking water. Th...24 Aug, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
- In 1843, a 27-year-old woman wrote first-ever computer program. Mentored by Charles Babbage, her work still inspires modern technology nearly 200 years laterAda Lovelace, a visionary ahead of her time, imagined programmable machines long before electronic computers came into being. In 1843, she ...20 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- Meet 10-year-old Hsu Ting-wei, who won a top Silicon Valley invention award for building an AI ‘electronic nose’ that could detect drugs and African swine feverA talented young inventor from Taiwan has achieved remarkable recognition for developing an AI-powered electronic nose. This groundbreaking...19 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- Independence Day 2026: Meet the ‘Edison of India’ who studied science from magazines and shocked the British with his inventionsShankar Abaji Bhisey, often called “Edison of India”, was a pioneering Indian inventor who developed his interest in science through books ...14 Aug, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
- In 1839, a Scottish blacksmith invented the first rear-wheel-driven vehicle which set the world in motion and laid the foundation of modern transportIn 1839, a Scottish blacksmith invented the first rear-wheel-driven vehicle which set the world in motion and laid the foundation of modern...11 Aug, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Will Smith: 'Being realistic is the most common path to...' - Hollywood star's powerful reminder that big goals require bold thinkingWill Smith's rise to fame began as a charismatic rapper and beloved television personality. Transitioning to Hollywood, he captivated audie...06 Aug, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- GDN: Jayaram’s look as Ambalapara Krishnan revealed in Madhavan’s biopic, film to release on August 7GDN makers have unveiled Jayaram’s look as Ambalapara Krishnan in director Krishnakumar Ramakumar’s upcoming biopic starring R Madhavan as ...05 Aug, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
- Book recommendations by Elon Musk: Looking for your next read that helps you think like world's richest man? SpaceX founder suggests these 5 books on innovation, science and successElon Musk draws inspiration from diverse books for his innovative ventures. Peter Thiel's "Zero to One" guides transformative company build...05 Aug, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
- A high-school-educated Mumbai inventor had earned the title ‘India's Edison' with 200-plus inventions. Actor R Madhavan shares the remarkable story of Shankar Abaji BhiseShankar Abaji Bhise, remembered by R Madhavan in an AI-generated Instagram video, was a self-taught Indian inventor once called the “Edison...04 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
- Actor Madhavan blown away by Coimbatore's all-girls dance crew as ‘The She Unit’ goes viral with G.D.N. song. Who are they?R Madhavan recently shared a performance by Coimbatore-based all-female dance crew The She Unit on his Instagram story. The seven-member gr...04 Aug, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
- This teen from Massachusetts has developed technology that turns footsteps or any movement into usable electricityA young student has developed an energy-harvesting system called VERDA. This technology captures power from everyday movements for cleaner ...04 Aug, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
- In 1940s, a blind automotive engineer created the car feature, cruise control that changed highway driving foreverRalph Teetor cruise control inventor: Ralph Teetor, who became blind early in life, was the genius behind cruise control in the 1940s. His ...04 Aug, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
- In 1927, a woman's little-known brick invention quietly became a foundation of modern constructionAnna Keichline, the first licensed woman architect in Pennsylvania, changed American architecture with ideas that were far ahead of her tim...03 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
- This 13-year-old teen in Oregon has invented a device that could solve one of the biggest problems facing farmers and food securityA young student has created a device that converts air moisture into usable water. This invention offers a sustainable solution for farmers...03 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- In the late 1990s, a hidden nanotechnology breakthrough helped clean dangerous chemicals from groundwaterJacqueline Quinn, inspired by her parents, pursued a career in science and engineering. She developed emulsified zero-valent iron, a ground...31 Jul, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
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