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How scientists used Scotch tape to create ultra-thin films of diamondSubscriber Only
December 20, 2024 12:12 IST
Electronics made using diamond-based chips would have many advantages. So far, however, they have been hard to produce — this new technique involving sticky tape could change that.
What is Jetson Orin Nano Super, Nvidia’s affordable tiny supercomputer?Subscriber Only
April 12, 2025 16:31 IST
The Jetson Orin Nano Super brings a lot more computing power in a tiny form factor. Owing to its enhanced performance, the supercomputer can help developers fuel innovation
What is FOMO, can it be overcome?Subscriber Only
December 14, 2024 11:52 IST
FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out, is a very real thing. But it’s not necessarily the fear of missing out on a Taylor Swift concert or a football game. It’s more about missing social time.
How a distant galaxy gave a glimpse of Milky Way in its infancySubscriber Only
December 14, 2024 11:25 IST
Firefly Sparkle is among the earliest galaxies humans have observed, which formed merely some 600 million years after the Big Bang
IIT-Madras researchers map foetus’s brain: Why is this significant?Subscriber Only
December 14, 2024 11:25 IST
To create this granular dataset, the researchers utilised the brains of five stillborn babies in the second trimester — a period when human brains grow rapidly in size and complexity
Explained: The neuropsychology and physics hidden in the 2024 Physics Nobel PrizeSubscriber Only
December 11, 2024 17:00 IST
This year’s Physics prize has been awarded to John J Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks”. One of India’s most eminent physicists weighs in on their work, and the choice of the Nobel Committee.
Moths make reproductive choices based on sounds emitted by plants: New StudySubscriber Only
December 9, 2024 13:06 IST
The analysis, ‘Female Moths Incorporate Plant Acoustic Emissions into Their Oviposition Decision-Making Process’, was published online last month. It has been carried out by a team of 17 researchers, all based in Israel.
Could bird flu in US livestock, poultry be risk to humans?Subscriber Only
December 7, 2024 15:37 IST
Nations are buying H5N1 bird flu vaccines as the virus continues to spread among livestock in the United States. Some experts say H5N1 may mutate into an international public health threat.
Why low-intensity Cyclone Fengal caused large-scale destructionSubscriber Only
December 7, 2024 11:59 IST
According to the IMD, this happened primarily due to the movement of Cyclone Fengal.
Humans are addicted to love — here’s how we knowSubscriber Only
December 2, 2024 20:33 IST
Brain imaging studies show love is like a drug addiction. Scientists can even predict who you love, or whether you have a pet, based on your brain activity.
How AI has helped discover hundreds of mysterious Nazca geoglyphs in PeruSubscriber Only
December 2, 2024 18:43 IST
Artificial Intelligence has fuelled a spurt of newly discovered Nazca geoglyphs. Many more will likely be discovered in the near future
How China’s Huawei is taking aim at Apple with its latest Mate 70 smartphoneSubscriber Only
December 1, 2024 13:07 IST
Powered by its homegrown operating system HarmonyOS Next, Huawei's Mate 70 phone series has artificial intelligence-enabled functions, including improved photography, live transcription and translation of phone calls. Apple has yet to release its AI features in China.
How scientists took first zoomed-in image of a star outside our galaxySubscriber Only
December 1, 2024 12:49 IST
The scientists have described their observations in the paper, ‘Imaging the innermost circumstellar environment of the red supergiant WOH G64 in the Large Magellanic Cloud’, published by the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics last week.
Explained: New study reconstructs dinosaurs from their fossilised dungSubscriber Only
November 29, 2024 10:39 IST
Studying bromalites helped paleontologists piece together how the reptiles came to rule a part of the prehistoric world.
How scientists developed pills that can replace injections
November 26, 2024 11:22 IST
Scientists have been trying to find an alternative to injections for a long time. That is because injections can lead to infection, skin irritation, and other side effects. Here's what a new study proposes.
All about Proba-3, the advanced European solar mission that ISRO will launchSubscriber Only
December 5, 2024 16:52 IST
The mission will attempt the first-ever “precision formation flying”, where two satellites will fly together and maintain a fixed configuration in space. Here is what it will study and why the mission matters to India.
How a discovery 50 years ago rewrote human evolution theorySubscriber Only
November 25, 2024 14:21 IST
The discovery of Lucy, a 3.2 million-year-old skeleton, changed our theory of human evolution forever.
Why US Justice Department wants Google to sell ChromeSubscriber Only
November 22, 2024 15:38 IST
The US Department of Justice, while referencing a recent court verdict which called Google a “monopolist”, suggested measures to remove the tech giant from its dominant market position
To fix air pollution, Gopal Rai wants artificial rain in Delhi: Why this is a long shotSubscriber Only
November 19, 2024 20:03 IST
The average air quality index (AQI) in Delhi stood at 492 on Tuesday at 7 am. The AQI in Alipur, Anand Vihar, Bawana, Narela, Pusa and Sonia Vihar touched 500 — the maximum index according to the Central Pollution Control Board
Smog disrupts flights as some ‘pilots not trained in CAT III operations’: what this meansSubscriber Only
January 3, 2025 08:25 IST
CAT III refers to a category of aircraft landing operation that occurs with assistance of the Instrument Landing System or ILS
How ‘Benjamin Button’ jellyfish reverse age to surviveSubscriber Only
November 17, 2024 11:41 IST
Almost by chance, researchers in Norway have found that adult comb jellies reverse their development and become larva again when stressed by starvation. It helps them survive because larva eat less than the adults
An expert explains: How AI can help chart pathways of sustainable development for IndiaSubscriber Only
November 12, 2024 11:24 IST
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems can help solve some of the main data collection and coordination problems in the sustainable development and management of Indian cities. Here’s how.
Explained: The significance of Lignosat, the first wooden satellite launched into spaceSubscriber Only
November 11, 2024 11:16 IST
A tiny Japanese spacecraft, LignoSat aims to test the durability of wood in extreme temperatures as scientists seek to reduce the use of aluminium and metals in spacecraft.
How climate change is bringing back the idea of airshipsSubscriber Only
November 8, 2024 06:00 IST
Of late, a few companies are attempting to control the buoyancy of airships — a longstanding challenge that has prevented their use for cargo transportation.
ChatGPT is now a search engine: What does it mean for the future of AI-powered search?Subscriber Only
November 4, 2024 20:42 IST
The new feature has arrived at a time when tech bigwigs such as Meta announced that it was working on its proprietary AI search engine to be integrated with its social media apps, and when AI-powered search by companies like Google, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, etc., are thriving
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