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Could X lose legal immunity over Grok AI’s objectionable pictures of women?
January 5, 2026 13:45 IST
For tech companies such as X, the only real legal consequence in India is determined by the safe harbour protections that are available to them under the country’s Information Technology Act, 2000
How scientists used drones to find a dangerous virus among whales in the Arctic
January 3, 2026 07:33 IST
Typically, scientists collect samples from wild whales by getting close to them in a boat and taking skin biopsies by shooting a dart gun, which leaves a small wound on the animals. Otherwise, most of the samples come from whales that are dead
‘Bomb cyclone’ hits the northern US: What is this storm?
December 31, 2025 19:00 IST
Reports suggested that around 27,000 customers were without power on Tuesday morning, more than a third of them in Michigan. More than 9,000 flights were delayed, and 889 were cancelled within, into or out of the US
Meet the ‘fairy lantern’ flower, the bizarre new parasitic plant discovered in Malaysia
December 30, 2025 18:38 IST
While most plants form a symbiotic partnership with mycorrhizal fungi, the fairy lantern is a mycohetertroph which manages to cheat this system, and steals all its energy and nutrients from mycorrhizal fungi that dwell within the soil
Tech predictions 2026: When AI became part of the everyday, where it might go in 2026Subscriber Only
January 1, 2026 21:36 IST
This year, AI began changing the way people access knowledge on the internet, challenging Google’s stranglehold. While its promised efficiencies are yet to materialise, expect AI to further integrate itself into your everyday life in 2026.
As India’s law enforcement agencies turn to AI, the potential benefits, risks
December 28, 2025 14:40 IST
In what ways can Artificial Intelligence help the work of police personnel? What are some possible risks and pitfalls of this? We explain.
Explained Interview | How nanobots may help deliver targeted treatment against cancerSubscriber Only
December 25, 2025 16:38 IST
Dr Ambarish Ghosh, professor at IISc Bangalore explains how targeted nanorobots work against cancer, as well as the development of the imaging tools that will let doctors see and guide the nanorobots in real time during diagnosis and treatment
Why ISRO’s heaviest-ever launch, LVM3-M6 mission, is test of capability costSubscriber Only
December 24, 2025 09:47 IST
ISRO LVM3-M6 Rocket Launch BlueBird Block-2 Satellite Today Explained: The BlueBird Block-2 satellite will be the largest-ever commercial communications satellite to be deployed in low Earth orbit. A modified version of the LVM-3 rocket will also be used in the Gaganyaan missions. Here is everything to know
The Hardy–Ramanujan number: What 1729 reveals about Srinivasa Ramanujan, even to non-mathematiciansSubscriber Only
December 23, 2025 13:08 IST
National mathematics day: We explore the Hardy–Ramanujan number to explain two things about the legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, on his 138th birth anniversary.
Doppler weather radars now cover 87% of India’s total area: How do these instruments work?Subscriber Only
December 20, 2025 07:38 IST
In India, DWR of varying frequencies — S-band, C-band and X-band — are commonly used by the IMD to track the movement of weather systems and cloud bands, and gauge rainfall over its coverage area of about 500 km
Data centres in space? Here’s what Google’s Project Suncatcher attempts to do, and whySubscriber Only
December 11, 2025 13:44 IST
With the rapid expansion of terrestrial data centres to fuel the ongoing AI boom, tech CEOs have begun to look to space as a viable alternative.
Australia social media ban on users aged under 16 kicks in: Why it could trigger a global crackdownSubscriber Only
December 11, 2025 16:47 IST
Australia had initially granted YouTube an exemption from the ban, citing educational value, but reversed this in July 2025 after a key regulator found it was the most cited platform for harmful content exposure among kids.
Why EU’s $140 million fine on Elon Musk’s X has ignited a political stormSubscriber Only
December 8, 2025 13:14 IST
US Vice President JD Vance said on X that “The EU should be supporting free speech, not attacking American companies over garbage,” while X owner Elon Musk called for the European Union to be “abolished”.
Why Cyclone Ditwah caused large-scale damage in Sri LankaSubscriber Only
December 3, 2025 11:07 IST
Cyclone Ditwah Sri Lanka damage: Ditwah emerged from an area not commonly known for cyclone formation, but two favourable conditions occurred at the same time, making the emergence of Ditwah possible.
Sanchar Saathi optional, clarifies Scindia: Understanding key concerns around privacy, user dataSubscriber Only
December 4, 2025 11:02 IST
Sanchar Saathi App Explained: What is Sanchar Saathi, why has the government directed companies to install it on all smartphones, and what kind of personal data can it access?
Pakistani couple who ‘fled to India for love’ found to be adults: How bones and teeth determine ageSubscriber Only
December 7, 2025 14:58 IST
While Toto said he was around 16 years old, Meena said she was around 15. They didn't have any documents when they crossed over from Pakistan. Their medical examination has revealed they are both adults. Here's how their ages were determined.
What is Sanchar Saathi, the app govt has asked smartphone makers to preinstall on all phonesSubscriber Only
December 2, 2025 18:11 IST
At present, Sanchar Saathi is available as a mobile application as well as a website. For now, its use is optional. Here's what its purpose is.
Why a new govt directive means your WhatsApp Web could soon log you out every 6 hoursSubscriber Only
December 7, 2025 18:47 IST
WhatsApp Web logout rule, WhatsApp Web login changes: Platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram and Snapchat will have to ensure that, within 90 days, their services are “continuously” linked to the SIM card used to register on them, and not allow access without the SIM in the device. This would impact associated services, like WhatsApp Web.
The human brain ages in five ‘epochs’ or eras, a new study showsSubscriber Only
November 27, 2025 13:05 IST
The study published in Nature Communications analysed the brains of 3,802 people aged between zero and 90, and identified four pivotal 'turning points' over the human life cycle. We explain
How Gemini 3 has pushed Google to the front of AI raceSubscriber Only
November 27, 2025 16:15 IST
As much as $250 billion was wiped off Nvidia’s market cap on November 25. The jitters reportedly stemmed from Gemini 3, Google’s latest AI reasoning model, that has quickly become a favourite among tech CEOs, developers, and researchers. Here's why.
Grey seal milk is more complex than breast milk, new study reveals: Why is this significant?Subscriber Only
November 27, 2025 13:25 IST
The researchers found that seal milk comprises 332 different kinds of oligosaccharides, a type of sugar that contributes to the development and health of offspring
Nvidia says it’s ‘a generation ahead’ amid early signs of AI chip rivalry with Google. How this could unfoldSubscriber Only
November 29, 2025 09:32 IST
The post came after Nvidia saw its shares fall 3 per cent in Tuesday’s trade after a report said that Meta, a big Nvidia customer, could strike a deal with Google to use its tensor processing units for Meta's new data centres
Hayli Gubbi eruption: Why some volcanoes spew gas & ash, others lavaSubscriber Only
November 26, 2025 15:17 IST
The explosive power and content of a volcanic eruption are determined by two key factors: the viscosity of the magma and its dissolved gas content
Study detects uranium in breast milk: Its findings, why experts have questioned its validitySubscriber Only
November 25, 2025 19:00 IST
Experts have concluded that the levels detected are not significant, and no health impacts have been observed over the years. Also under scrutiny is the methodology followed by the researchers, as well as the aim of studying the levels in breast milk alone. Here is what to know.
Hayli Gubbi volcanic eruption in Ethiopia: Everything you need to knowSubscriber Only
November 25, 2025 12:12 IST
Ethiopia volcano eruption, Hayli gubbi eruption: The Hayli Gubbi volcano in northeastern Ethiopia erupted on Sunday, by all accounts for the first time in about 12,000 years. There was no lava or magma flow, but large amounts of gas and plume were ejected in an explosive eruption
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