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Sethu Pradeep
Sethu Pradeep is a Senior Sub Editor at indianexpress.com. He works out of the Delhi-NCR region and writes on science, technology and the business of technology with a focus on scientific innovation, electric vehicles, green energy and emerging technologies. You can follow him on Twitter @theSethu
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New nanoscience could present a massive leap for photonic quantum computing
February 02, 2023 17:37 IST
Researchers have developed a nanoscopic technology that could present a massive leap for "photonic quantum computing" — they have successfully managed to get two entangled quantum light sources.
Sun, Feb 05, 2023
This ‘fairy’ robot flies with the power of light and wind and could pollinate plants
February 01, 2023 14:17 IST
Researchers have developed a tiny flying robot that is powered by the wind and can be controlled using light.
Wed, Feb 01, 2023
‘Nitrate radicals’ are likely making air pollution worse in China, India
January 26, 2023 21:30 IST
A new study has found that parts of India and China are hotspots for the night-time production of nitrate radicals that can increase the amount of deadly ozone and PM2.5 particulate matter in the atmosphere.
Fri, Jan 27, 2023
From Sundar Pichai to Satya Nadella: How big tech CEOs justified layoffs
January 21, 2023 11:31 IST
In the last few months, big tech companies, including Google, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft, laid off tens of thousands of workers. Here is how the CEOs of these companies justified the downsizing.
Tue, Jan 24, 2023
IIT Madras researchers use solar energy to recycle waste concrete
January 16, 2023 18:24 IST
IIT Madras researchers have developed a method to use solar thermal energy to recycle concrete waste from construction and demolition sites.
Mon, Jan 16, 2023
Scientists develop method to convert plastic into useful biochar
January 16, 2023 15:30 IST
Researchers have developed a new process to convert two common types of plastic waste into biochar that can potentially be used as a soil additive.
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Cambridge scientists conduct successful trial of artificial pancreas for Type 2 diabetes patients
January 11, 2023 20:30 IST
Researchers at the University of Cambridge successfully trialled an "artificial pancreas" with 26 patients with type 2 diabetes.
Thu, Jan 12, 2023
Earth’s ozone layer is on track to recover completely in four decades
January 11, 2023 16:14 IST
According to a UN-backed report created by an international body of experts, the Earth's ozone layer is on track to completely recover within four decades.
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
Extreme heat and drought to impact 90% of world population, says Oxford study
January 11, 2023 10:40 IST
According to an Oxford study, an estimated 90 per cent of the world's population will be affected by compounded extreme heat and drought conditions.
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
ChatGPT can be used to write phishing emails, malicious code, warn security experts
January 09, 2023 17:23 IST
Cybersecurity researchers have successfully used ChatGPT to create phishing emails and malicious code. The chatbot makes it possible for almost anyone with little to no experience to generate materials for phishing.
Tue, Jan 10, 2023
Humans on Mars: Four ways in which these trips could prove risky
January 04, 2023 16:34 IST
A manned mission to Mars will be unlike any journey humanity has ever undertaken. Here are the many ways in which a manned Mars mission could prove to be fatal.
Fri, Jan 06, 2023
Five space missions to look forward to in 2023
January 02, 2023 16:56 IST
These are some of the biggest spaceflight landmarks that are scheduled to happen in 2023.
Mon, Jan 09, 2023
Celestial events to look forward to in 2023: Solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers
January 01, 2023 13:20 IST
Celestial Events 2023, Solar Eclipses, Lunar Eclipses, Meteor Showers: From solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers and supermoons, here are the celestial events you can look forward to in 2023.
Tue, Jan 03, 2023
These are the missions that will go to the Moon in 2023
December 30, 2022 15:32 IST
NASA's Artemis 1 mission shifted humanity's attention to the Moon in 2022. But in 2023, various Moon missions from national space agencies and private space companies are headed to Earth's lone natural satellite.
Mon, Jan 02, 2023
MIT engineers develop paper-thin solar cells to turn any surface into a power source
December 28, 2022 13:28 IST
MIT researchers have developed an ultrathin solar cell that is eighteen times lighter per watt generated compared to conventional silicon photovoltaic solar panels.
Mon, Jan 02, 2023
4 important Indian space exploration milestones in 2022
December 27, 2022 11:41 IST
While missions like Artemis 1 and China's Tiangong space station may have grabbed the most attention in 2022. it was also the year when India further bolstered its reputation as a spacefaring superpower.
Fri, Dec 30, 2022
Artemis 1 to James Webb Space telescope pics: The biggest moments in space exploration in 2022
December 21, 2022 13:08 IST
From the Artemis 1 mission that cleared the path for humanity's return to the Moon to China's new space station that heralds in a new space race, here are the five moments that defined our collective space exploration ambitions.
Wed, Dec 21, 2022
The 5 biggest scientific breakthroughs of 2022: Fusion energy, ‘life after death’, and more
December 16, 2022 14:27 IST
Scientific Breakthroughs of the Year: From a breakthrough in nuclear fission energy technology to pigs being "revived" after their death, here are some of the biggest scientific breakthroughs that happened in 2022.
Mon, Jan 02, 2023
The device uses a Raspberry Pi to detect diarrhoea by listening to you on the toilet
December 14, 2022 16:14 IST
A "Diarrhea Detector" developed by researchers at Georgia Tech uses a microphone to listen to people on the toilet and uses a machine learning algorithm to identify whether they have diarrhoea.
Wed, Dec 14, 2022
Scientists inch closer to robots that can build almost anything, including other robots
December 13, 2022 15:47 IST
MIT researchers have built a robot system that can assemble not only structures but other robots like itself to build larger structures.
Wed, Dec 14, 2022
Why Vivaldi is integrating Mastodon into its browser, creating its own social community
December 07, 2022 13:35 IST
Vivaldi Technologies, the company behind the eponymous browser, has set up its own Mastodon instance and has integrated it with the browser.
Wed, Dec 07, 2022
IIT Madras researchers develop, deploy wave energy generator off Tamil Nadu coast
December 05, 2022 17:44 IST
Electricity Generation from Ocean Waves: IIT Madras researchers have developed and deployed a device that generates electricity from the oscillation of waves in the Sea.
Fri, Dec 09, 2022
The Indian space-tech startup that’s building 3D-printed rocket engines
November 17, 2022 11:16 IST
Chennai-based Agnikul Cosmos has developed what it claims is the world’s first single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine.
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
NASA Artemis 1 Moon mission lifts off: Third time’s the charm for SLS rocket
November 16, 2022 12:52 IST
NASA Artemis 1 mission: The space agency successfully launched the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft during its third launch attempt on Wednesday, November 16.
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
How Astrogate is building high-tech optical satellite communication tech
November 10, 2022 17:05 IST
Astrogate Labs is a Bengaluru-based space tech startup working on an optical laser-based satellite communication technology that promises many advantages over traditional radio frequency transmission.
Thu, Nov 10, 2022