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Scientists discover new ‘quasicrystal’ in Nebraska, US: What are quasicrystals?Subscriber Only
February 14, 2023 10:01 IST
Quasicrystal is essentially a crystal-like substance. However, unlike a crystal, in which atoms are arranged in a repeating pattern, a quasicrystal consists of atoms that are arranged in a pattern that doesn’t repeat itself regularly.
ISRO’s SSLV-D2 launch: The mini vehicle’s second flight, with promise on boardSubscriber Only
February 10, 2023 10:43 IST
ISRO SSLV-D2 rocket launch: Scheduled for 9.18 am, the launch mission was successful and lasted around 15 minutes. It was ISRO's first launch of 2023.
What happened to your data on Aarogya Setu?Subscriber Only
February 10, 2023 06:50 IST
Aarogya Setu was launched during the first wave of the Covid-19 in 2020. How was the data collected on the app used? What concerns were raised? What’s next for Aarogya Setu?
Microsoft Bing, OpenAI and how search is changingSubscriber Only
February 9, 2023 07:29 IST
Bing search is set to be more conversational and interactive, almost like a smart AI assistant, rather than just showcasing endless links like what most search engines do right now. It's getting a lot of help from OpenAI and the large language models (LLM) that helped create ChatGPT.
Bard vs ChatGPT, and the concerns with both AI chatbotsSubscriber Only
February 8, 2023 22:19 IST
Google's announcement intensifies the competition to determine what many believe is the future of Internet search. However, the company has not so far announced a plan to merge Bard with Google Search results
What is Bard, Google’s answer to ‘ChatGPT’: A closer look at the announcement, timingSubscriber Only
February 8, 2023 18:28 IST
ChatGPT in many ways is being called the end of Google Search, given that conversational AI can give long, essay style and sometimes elegant answers to a user’s queries. For Google, whose core business is search, this has resulted in a ‘code red’ at the company.
Turkey hit by series of powerful earthquakes: The science behind itSubscriber Only
February 11, 2023 16:27 IST
Turkey is in a seismically active zone, and Monday’s quakes struck along a well known fault line called the Anatolia tectonic block. They were shallow, which made them more devastating — even though magnitude also matters in quakes. And there is still no way to predict an earthquake.
Turkey earthquake: What causes an earthquake and why it cannot be predictedSubscriber Only
February 7, 2023 10:44 IST
Turkey earthquake: Prediction of an earthquake needs a precursory signal from within the earth that indicates a big quake is on the way. Currently, there is no equipment to find such a signal, even if they exist.
‘Aftershocks’ in Turkey after earthquake: Why do aftershocks occur?Subscriber Only
February 7, 2023 10:43 IST
Turkey earthquake: Reports of multiple aftershocks have emerged following the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake early morning in Turkey. Among them is a 7.5-magnitude quake in Ekinozu, around 95 km from the epicentre of the original quake.
NASA-ISRO partnership’s satellite all set to arrive in India: What is NISAR and its mission?Subscriber Only
February 7, 2023 19:06 IST
Once launched into space, NISAR will provide critical information on Earth’s crust, ice sheets, and ecosystems, helping researchers better understand the causes and consequences of land surface changes.
Turkey hit by 7.8 magnitude earthquake: How are earthquakes measured and how massive is the Turkey one?Subscriber Only
February 7, 2023 13:47 IST
Turkey Earthquake: Earthquakes can be measured on various scales such as the Richter scale or the Moment Magnitude scale, using instruments called seismographs which record the motion of the ground during an earthquake.
A new kind of ice: ‘amorphous’ solid, water ‘frozen in time’Subscriber Only
February 7, 2023 07:12 IST
The findings were published on February 2 in Science (‘Medium-density amorphous ice’: Rosu-Finsen et al)
VP Dhankhar says ‘Parliament is the North Star of Democracy’: What is the North Star?Subscriber Only
February 4, 2023 16:44 IST
The North Star lies less than 1° away from the north celestial pole, with its stable position making it useful for navigation.
The final Boeing 747 rolls out: A look at how the ‘Queen of Skies’ changed aviation foreverSubscriber Only
February 6, 2023 05:17 IST
Ushering in the jumbo-jet era, the Boeing 747 brought in luxury and unparalleled range to the commercial airline industry.
Scientists use outer space particles to examine the fortress wall of Xi’an city: What are muons and how are they used to analyse large structures?Subscriber Only
February 4, 2023 14:06 IST
Muons are subatomic particles raining from space. They are created when the particles in Earth’s atmosphere collide with cosmic rays.
Budget’s ‘Digital India’ push: Digital library for students to digitalising ancient inscriptionsSubscriber Only
February 2, 2023 07:24 IST
The government’s new proposals for digitisation in India include establishing centres of excellence for AI, rolling out the third phase of the E-Courts project and much more.
Budget 2023: What are lab-grown diamonds, mentioned by FM Nirmala Sitharaman?Subscriber Only
February 2, 2023 08:08 IST
Union Budget 2023: Sitharaman announced a grant to IITs to facilitate the growth of LGDs in India
What is Twitter’s new account suspension policy?Subscriber Only
January 31, 2023 12:12 IST
The company recently said it hasn't reinstated accounts that engaged in illegal activity, threats of harm or violence, large-scale spam and platform manipulation, or when there was no recent appeal to have the account reinstated.
Centre sets up panels for complaints against online platforms: What they are, how they will workSubscriber Only
January 29, 2023 12:33 IST
The grievances appellate committees will be empowered to oversee and revoke content moderation-related decisions taken by social media platforms. Here are the details
DU researchers find over 250 fossilised eggs belonging to dinosaurs in central India: What are their observationsSubscriber Only
January 27, 2023 11:15 IST
The study of eggs and nests has shed light on the lives of titanosaurs, the largest dinosaurs to have ever lived. Researchers have found new details about their different species, reproductive systems, parental behaviour and colonial nesting behaviour.
What Google’s changes in Android mean to Indian usersSubscriber Only
January 27, 2023 07:12 IST
As Google complies with orders from the Competition Commission of India, your Android experience is going to change soon. We explain how.
Can India’s BharOS replace Android, iOS? Tough road aheadSubscriber Only
January 28, 2023 14:46 IST
We explain India’s efforts to develop its own operating system and how it could help put a check on Big Tech, even if the OS fails to challenge the Google-Apple duopoly in the mobile ecosystem.
Green comet near Earth after 50,000 years: What is it and when can you see it?Subscriber Only
January 31, 2023 19:06 IST
NASA said observers in the Northern Hemisphere will find the comet in the morning sky during January. It'll become visible in the Southern Hemisphere in early February. Here's how.
How the US Supreme Court could change the way social media works in the countrySubscriber Only
January 23, 2023 07:29 IST
Over the next month, the SCOTUS will deal with cases that might alter the US's “hands-off” policy when it comes to policing social media.
Should a caller’s name be displayed on your phone? Why telcos say noSubscriber Only
January 20, 2023 13:26 IST
TRAI has sought comments on a proposed feature that would allow users to know the identity of the person calling. Why have telcos like Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea raised concerns? We explain.
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