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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
Newly discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 may hit Earth in 2032. How worried should you be?Subscriber Only
February 4, 2025 16:39 IST
The 2024 YR4 was first discovered in December last year by a telescope in Chile. The near-Earth asteroid is as big as a football field, measuring 40 to 100 metres across.
DeepSeek decoded: 5 myths and realities about the Chinese AI startup’s riseSubscriber Only
February 3, 2025 09:35 IST
The excitement around DeepSeek has given way to scrutiny, with questions emerging about how its AI models were built and their broader impact.
Sundarbans are resilient in face of natural, manmade stress: A new study highlights howSubscriber Only
February 2, 2025 14:59 IST
How are the Sundarbans tackling natural and manmade threats, and can they keep doing this? How did the study arrive at its results? What does the study tell us about the functioning of mangroves?
In studying polar bear fur, possible solution to ‘forever chemicals’ in environmentSubscriber Only
January 31, 2025 12:01 IST
The findings of a new study could help design naturally-sourced coatings that could reduce current dependence on PFAs. Here is why this matters.
Did DeepSeek copy OpenAI’s AI technology?Subscriber Only
January 30, 2025 13:45 IST
OpenAI prohibits the practice of training a new AI model by repeatedly querying a larger, pre-trained model, a technique commonly referred to as distillation, according to their terms of use. And the company suspects DeepSeek may have tried something similar, which could be a breach of its terms.
Why China’s recent nuclear fusion breakthrough is significantSubscriber Only
January 30, 2025 14:14 IST
The promise of fusion energy is alluring. If, and when, it comes through, other sources of alternative clean energy, like solar or wind, to tackle the climate crisis could even be redundant. This is why a recent breakthrough has grabbed attention.
Why the rise of DeepSeek’s new model tanked power stocksSubscriber Only
January 29, 2025 18:06 IST
In recent years, stocks of these companies have skyrocketed as investors had expected that the proliferation of AI would boost the demand for enormous amounts of electricity. However, the launch of R1 model has spooked investors
Isro’s 100th launch: why this is significant, the road aheadSubscriber Only
January 29, 2025 17:21 IST
ISRO 100th Rockets Launch, Significance: Since its formation in 1969, the space agency has developed several rockets, becoming a reliable launch partner even for satellites from other countries.
DeepSeek’s Sputnik moment: 5 ways in which US-China AI race plays out for IndiaSubscriber Only
January 29, 2025 11:33 IST
One is the strategic salience of the moment. Historical comparisons are odious, but in terms of the sheer shock it produced, DeepSeek reminds us of the Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik, the Earth’s first artificial satellite in October 1957.
Deepseek: How open-source AI is disrupting big tech’s monopolySubscriber Only
January 29, 2025 16:19 IST
Chinese AI company DeepSeek has been creating ripples across the world. Here’s a look at what’s making it the most cost-efficient alternative to AI giants from the US.
Microplastics block blood flow in brain in mice: What a new study saysSubscriber Only
January 28, 2025 12:00 IST
Although it is still unclear if plastics could cause similar blockages in humans, the new analysis is concerning as a growing body of research has found microplastics in nearly every part of the body, including lungs, testicles, bone marrow
What to know about the corpse flower, which smells like rotting meatSubscriber Only
January 26, 2025 07:00 IST
Corpse flower blooms are often inconsistent. Many will bloom once a decade, though sometimes even more frequently.
How DRDO’s recent scramjet test puts India firmly in the hypersonic weapons raceSubscriber Only
January 25, 2025 11:48 IST
DRDL recently demonstrated a successful ground test of the Active Cooled Scramjet Combustor for 120 seconds for the first time in India, achieving a major milestone.
What is Stargate, Trump’s $500-billion bid for global leadership in AI?Subscriber Only
January 22, 2025 15:56 IST
Trump's 500 billion AI Project: Trump said there is global competition for AI leadership, but Stargate is setting the standard. Here's all you should know about the project.
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IIT Hyderabad graduate goes viral with work culture comparison between India and Japan
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An Indian professional based in Japan has sparked online discussion after a video of her comparing work culture in the two countries went viral on Instagram. In the clip, the woman, an IIT Hyderabad graduate, introduces herself as a project manager at Rakuten and says that she secured the role through campus placements.
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