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Nobel Prize 2022: Making chemistry clickSubscriber Only
October 6, 2022 08:37 IST
The Nobel Prize committee said that the work of the three scientists on Click Chemistry, besides being "elegant, clever, novel and useful", also sought to bring the "greatest benefit to humankind".
New research: Scientists engineer mosquitoes that can’t spread malaria, offer hope of eradicating disease
October 6, 2022 08:49 IST
Though only around 10 per cent of mosquitoes live long enough for the infectious parasite to develop, malaria remains one of the most devastating diseases globally, putting at risk about half of the world’s population.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry announced: The winners’ work, its significanceSubscriber Only
October 6, 2022 08:42 IST
Carolyn R Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and K Barry Sharpless have been awarded for their work in 'click chemistry', which has applications in the field of medical science, including the treatment of cancer. We explain.
Why Apple will now have to provide USB-C ports in its devices sold in the EUSubscriber Only
October 6, 2022 09:01 IST
It could soon become mandatory for tech companies to provide USB-C chargers and ports for all their devices in Europe. This will especially impact Apple, the maker of the iPhone.
Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter again, what happens now?
October 5, 2022 08:52 IST
Twitter says it intends to close the deal at the agreed-upon price, but the two sides are still booked for an Oct. 17 trial in Delaware over Elon Musk's earlier attempts to terminate the deal.
Nobel Prize in Physics: Breakthroughs in quantum techSubscriber Only
October 5, 2022 07:25 IST
Nobel Prize in Physics: Aspect, Clauser, and Zeilinger have established that the 'entanglement' phenomenon is real, and can be utilised to make transformative advances in computing and hack-free communications.
Nobel Prize in Physics announced: The winners’ work, its significanceSubscriber Only
October 5, 2022 07:25 IST
The Nobel Prize for Physics 2022 is being shared by three scientists, Alain Aspect, John F Clauser and Anton Zeilinger
Svante Paabo awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine: Mapping Neanderthal genomeSubscriber Only
October 4, 2022 07:59 IST
This year’s Nobel Prize has gone to Svante Paabo, a scientist who is credited with developing methodologies to extract 'clean' DNA from human fossils thousands of years old, and reading the genetic information they contain.
Medicine Nobel goes to Svante Pääbo: What his research tells us about human evolutionSubscriber Only
October 4, 2022 08:02 IST
The Nobel Assembly said Svante Pääbo's discoveries on evolution have helped “provide the basis for exploring what makes us uniquely human”.
Babies taste, react to different food consumed by their mothers, study findsSubscriber Only
October 4, 2022 09:56 IST
In their findings, the team found that while foetuses exposed to carrot flavour displayed a 'laughter-face' expression, those exposed to kale consumed by their mothers showed more of a 'cry-face' response.
5G comes to India, see which cities will first get these servicesSubscriber Only
October 1, 2022 21:37 IST
5G works on two distinct architectures, and Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have each chosen the one that works for them. You can expect faster Internet speeds and lower latency on your 5G phone now.
Why Oracle has been fined $23 million over ‘improper conduct’ in India, other countriesSubscriber Only
September 29, 2022 12:36 IST
This is the second instance in a decade where Oracle has been fined over “improper conduct” displayed by its India subsidiary. What is the current case?
Why registering mobile phones’ IMEI number with the govt is now mandatorySubscriber Only
September 29, 2022 23:14 IST
The IMEI is a unique 15-digit number that is used to identify a device on a mobile network, acting like a phone’s unique identity.
Why NASA has deliberately crashed a spacecraft into an asteroidSubscriber Only
September 28, 2022 13:03 IST
The collision was a technology demonstration, and an experiment to assess the capabilities to do such maneouvers in future should a need arise.
What is NavIC, India’s home-grown alternative to the GPS navigation system?
September 27, 2022 09:24 IST
Below are the details of NavIC's inception, why India wants smartphone makers to adopt it and how the system compares to other global or regional navigation systems.
What is carbon dating, and can the Gyanvapi ‘Shivling’ be dated by this technique?Subscriber Only
September 25, 2022 08:19 IST
In the Gyanvapi case, the petitioners want to establish that the ‘Shivling’ existed in its place much before the mosque came into being through carbon dating.
Why a NASA spacecraft will crash into an asteroid
September 23, 2022 08:26 IST
NASA is about to clobber a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away. A spacecraft named Dart will zero in on the asteroid, intent on slamming it head-on at 14,000 mph (22,500 kph).
What is the draft Telecom Bill, and what changes it aims to bringSubscriber Only
September 23, 2022 18:45 IST
Why has the government issued a draft Telecommunication Bill? What are some of the key amendments to existing telecom laws? Does the proposed Telecom Bill also look to address issues being faced by the telecom industry? We explain.
The significance of Ethereum Merge and its impact on blockchain architectureSubscriber Only
September 17, 2022 13:28 IST
One of the biggest benefits being touted about ‘The Merge’ is that it will make transactions on the Ethereum network extremely secure.
The dangerous extortion racket run by instant loan apps and their link to ChinaSubscriber Only
September 13, 2022 18:20 IST
In February this year, two Chinese nationals, along with 115 Nepali nationals, were arrested for their involvement in running an online fraud loan scheme that targeted Indians.
Keeping Big Tech in check: ‘Safe harbour’ under lens in US, IndiaSubscriber Only
September 13, 2022 07:54 IST
The US is looking to remove special protection available to social media platforms, called 'safe harbour'. In India, too, the IT Rules place significant due diligence requirements on large platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
Why is the Google logo grey?Subscriber Only
September 11, 2022 13:07 IST
Google's logo usually appears in bright red, yellow, blue and green colours, but now wears a sombre look. What's the reason for this?
Dolphin, porpoise: First time, avian flu is seen in cetaceansSubscriber Only
September 10, 2022 16:13 IST
This version of the virus, which has spread widely among North American and European birds, has affected an unusually broad array of species.
Coming: cyborg cockroaches to help in urban search-rescue missions
September 9, 2022 12:01 IST
Researchers claim these insects will be able to conduct surveillance in procedures like urban search and rescue, environmental monitoring and inspection of areas dangerous to humans.
Nasal vaccine gets emergency use nod, how will it help combat Covid-19?Subscriber Only
January 26, 2023 16:43 IST
Intranasal vaccines help overcome potential difficulties with mass vaccination and reduce the cost by doing away with the need for needles and syringes. But how do such vaccines work? We explain.
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