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AI basics: What are neural networks and why are they significant?Subscriber Only
March 12, 2025 18:46 IST
The field of AI is notoriously filled with jargon. To better understand what is going on, here is a series of explainers, which will break down some of the most common terms used in AI, and why they are important
How new gene-edited bananas could help reduce food wasteSubscriber Only
March 11, 2025 12:31 IST
Tropic, the UK-based biotech company which has developed these bananas, claims that their fruit remains fresh and yellow for 12 hours after being peeled. Here is why this matters.
How scientists created ‘woolly mice’ as part of their quest to bring back the woolly mammothSubscriber Only
March 6, 2025 14:30 IST
Those involved in the research said it shows the possibility of editing genes to express certain desired physical traits, such as thicker hair, which are based on extinct animals like the mammoth. But not everyone is convinced.
AI basics: What are artificial intelligence and machine learning?Subscriber Only
March 5, 2025 12:09 IST
The field of AI is notoriously filled with jargon. To better understand what is going on, here is a series of explainers, which will break down some of the most common terms used in AI, and why they are important
NASA’s PUNCH set to lift off: Why there has been an increase in the launch of solar missionsSubscriber Only
March 4, 2025 08:30 IST
The increase in the number of solar missions is no coincidence. The reason behind this has to do with the solar cycle
Blue Ghost lands on Moon: Why more private players are flying to the lunar surface this yearSubscriber Only
March 4, 2025 04:32 IST
Firefly is the third private operator to have sent a Moon mission under a special NASA programme called Commercial Lunar Payload Services. What is CLPS, and what does it aim to achieve?
Another reason to drink tea: Study finds that tea leaves can steep out lead, heavy metalsSubscriber Only
March 2, 2025 12:14 IST
According to the study, heavy metals get ‘adsorbed’ by brewing tea, a process by which ions or molecules stick to the surface of another molecule, creating a film on its surface. Here is what to know.
National Science Day: What is Raman Effect, what are some of its usesSubscriber Only
February 28, 2025 15:08 IST
National Science Day 2025: Since when has February 28 been National Science Day? How did CV Raman make his great discovery for which he won the Nobel Prize, the only science Nobel for India so far?
Connecting people from the moon? Behind NASA’s bid to put a lunar Nokia cellular networkSubscriber Only
February 28, 2025 10:38 IST
While the ten-day IM-2 mission is primarily focused on mining for precious resources on the far side of the moon, it will also attempt to deploy the first lunar surface cellular network. Here is what to know.
3 things to know about SPHEREx, NASA’s new space telescopeSubscriber Only
February 27, 2025 16:45 IST
During its short two-year mission, the observatory will help better understand things about the formation of the universe.
How a junk food binge can change brain activitySubscriber Only
February 26, 2025 16:57 IST
After we eat something, our body releases insulin to help us break down the food, and some of it reaches our brain to dampen our appetite. However, in people with obesity, the brain's response to insulin becomes weaker which affects how the body processes food
Has flying become more risky? Here’s what the data saySubscriber Only
February 25, 2025 14:00 IST
A series of high-profile aeroplane crashes in recent weeks have made many wonder whether flying has become more dangerous. We looked at the data and came up with a clear answer
What is black plastic — and should you get rid of it?Subscriber Only
February 25, 2025 07:29 IST
Here is a look at what black plastic is, the toxic chemicals it contains, and if one should be using black plastic spatulas and other utensils from it
Parents have a ‘favourite’ child based on things such as gender: What a new study saysSubscriber Only
February 24, 2025 19:50 IST
The researchers also developed ways to identify differences in the ways parents treat their children. Instead of asking parents if they have a favourite child, they enquired about more concrete information
How doctors treated a genetic disorder in the womb for the first timeSubscriber Only
February 24, 2025 15:50 IST
The scientists treated spinal muscular atrophy, a debilitating genetic condition which affects motor neurons that control movement, and leads to progressive muscle weakening
Why Microsoft’s claims of quantum computing breakthrough matterSubscriber Only
February 24, 2025 10:28 IST
The company said it had been successful in creating a new chip that would fast-track the development of a meaningful quantum computer from decades to a few years.
‘Whale stranding’ in Australia: What is it — and why does it happen?Subscriber Only
February 23, 2025 13:06 IST
Mass strandings have been occurring since the times of Aristotle — back then, they were considered a gift from the gods as the stranded whales and dolphins were a rich source of food and oil
Why Iraq is (slowly) sinking into EarthSubscriber Only
February 21, 2025 18:40 IST
A hilly area surrounding the Zagros Mountains in Iraq is being pulled into Earth. Understanding why could help predict future earthquakes
Bacteria-made Band-Aid for plants? What a new study foundSubscriber Only
February 18, 2025 18:18 IST
The latest findings suggest potential applications in agriculture, such as facilitating grafting, preserving cut plant material, or serving as a growth medium in laboratories.
The dawn quake: How tremors in Delhi are different from earthquakes in the Himalayan regionSubscriber Only
February 18, 2025 11:42 IST
Mostly, the tremors experienced in Delhi from time to time are from earthquakes that originate elsewhere. Monday’s magnitude 4 earthquake was located in Delhi itself. In fact, it was the strongest earthquake to have originated in Delhi in at least five years.
Can a whale swallow a human? Here’s why you need not worrySubscriber Only
February 19, 2025 03:24 IST
There are mainly two families of whales: baleen whales and toothed whales. There are 14 species of baleen whales including blue whales, humpback whales, and grey whales. There are more than 70 species of these whales including sperm whales, beaked whales, killer whales, and dolphins
Scientists discover ‘Einstein ring’ around nearby galaxy: What it is, its significanceSubscriber Only
February 12, 2025 18:16 IST
The first Einstein ring was discovered in 1987, and since then, several more have been discovered. However, it remains unclear how many such rings exist. Notably, they are extremely rare.
Explained: How mice learn to suppress fear, implications of this findingSubscriber Only
February 10, 2025 11:34 IST
The findings can have implications for developing treatments to benefit people who struggle with fear-related disorders, including phobias, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Guillain–Barré Syndrome had a third researcher, but his name disappeared: what’s the mysterySubscriber Only
February 9, 2025 16:37 IST
While the GBS disease bears the name of Georges Guillain and Jean-Alexandre Barré, there was a third researcher as well. Why did Andre Strohl's name disappear?
Story of NavIC: crucial indigenous SatNav system, a few hurdles in development pathSubscriber Only
February 6, 2025 11:20 IST
The partial failure of its NVS-02 navigation satellite on Sunday was the latest in a series of setbacks suffered by the Navigation with India Constellation (NavIC) system. We explain
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