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Data centres in space? Here’s what Google’s Project Suncatcher attempts to do, and why
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 storm
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 Lanka
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 phones
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 hours
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
Why do pigeons have a good sense of direction?Subscriber Only
November 24, 2025 17:55 IST
A wide variety of animals detect magnetic fields. This sensory ability helps birds and insects migrate and turtles remember the locations of rich feeding areas.
From gene modification to genome editing – India’s journeySubscriber Only
November 24, 2025 13:52 IST
India could not take full advantage of cultivating GM crops. But the story is more encouraging in GE crops, where there is both indigenous research and breeding happening and also policy support from the government
Moss spores survive months in space: Why is this significant?Subscriber Only
November 23, 2025 16:38 IST
Moss — the small plant usually found in damp, shady spots — is already known for its resilience on Earth. It is among the earliest land plants and has colonised some of the harshest environments on the planet
Why Saturn’s rings will appear to have vanished this SundaySubscriber Only
November 23, 2025 14:49 IST
The debris from this event created Saturn’s signature rings. It is possible that other gas giants like Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune also had rings once
NASA releases new pictures of Comet 3I/Atlas: What is an interstellar object?Subscriber Only
November 21, 2025 15:07 IST
Objects such as 3I/Atlas and 1I/ʻOumuamua can help give clues about the formation of worlds far beyond our Solar System. Scientists usually analyse the chemical composition of these objects, which can provide them with information about the conditions of the objects’ solar systems, and how they were formed
Sentinel-6B : new satellite to observe oceanSubscriber Only
November 18, 2025 13:35 IST
Sentinel-6B is a joint mission between the United States’ NASA and NOAA, and the European Space Agency; it is the latest in a series of satellites launched since the 1990s, mainly by NASA, to measure the sea-level changes from space.
Ricin poison ‘terror plot’: What is ricin, and why a few milligrams can be fatalSubscriber Only
November 14, 2025 06:54 IST
Last week, the Gujarat ATS arrested three men, including a ‘doctor’, for trying to produce ricin – a deadly chemical compound that, if ingested, can lead to multiple organ failure and death. Here’s everything you need to know about the protein, typically extracted from castor beans
How James Watson helped unravel the double helix structure of the DNASubscriber Only
November 11, 2025 11:56 IST
The discovery of the DNA structure sparked a flurry of new research, birthing fields like molecular biology, biotechnology, gene modification and editing.
What govt’s AI guidelines mean for tech regulation in IndiaSubscriber Only
November 12, 2025 05:42 IST
The recent guidelines suggest risk management within the existing framework of laws under the guiding principle of ‘Do No Harm’.
An Expert Explains | Why Indian science fails to produce Nobel laureatesSubscriber Only
November 9, 2025 12:46 IST
The major problem remains that the current nature of academia is resistant to change and blocks visionaries. Until this system is dismantled and replaced with transparent hiring, merit-based funding, and visionary leadership, India will remain a land of potential, not of discovery
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