Science and Technology: News
23 Mar 2025
ChinaThis is the world's smallest LED display, has virus-sized pixels
In a major breakthrough in the field of display technology, scientists in China have developed the world's smallest light-emitting diode (LED) displays.
21 Mar 2025
ChinaChinese-South African team establishes longest quantum communication link: What's special?
In a major breakthrough in quantum communication, a joint team from China and South Africa has established the world's longest quantum communication link.
20 Mar 2025
United States of AmericaMeet Divya Tyagi, Indian-origin student who solved century-old math problem
In a significant contribution to the field of mathematics, Divya Tyagi, an Indian-origin student recently solved a century-old math problem with significant implications for wind turbine design.
16 Mar 2025
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO rolls out indigenous 32-bit microprocessors for space applications
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the successful development of two advanced 32-bit microprocessors, Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201.
15 Mar 2025
Health & WellnessBio-hacker Bryan Johnson announces 'foodome sequencing' project: What is it?
Bryan Johnson, the founder of the Don't Die movement, is all set to revolutionize food safety with his latest initiative: "foodome sequencing."
12 Mar 2025
AustraliaFirst-in-the-world: Australian man lives with titanium heart for 105 days
An Australian man in his 40s has created history by becoming the first patient to be discharged from the hospital, fitted with a fully artificial heart.
09 Mar 2025
LondonStudy shows superconductivity can exist between -173.15°C and 726.85°C
Superconductors, the materials that could revolutionize healthcare, energy transmission, quantum computing, and more, have long been limited by their need for extremely low temperatures.
09 Mar 2025
Space NewsThese tiny particles can provide insights into Sun's core
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have proposed that neutrinos, the elusive particles produced during nuclear fusion, could give real-time insights into the Sun's core activities.
08 Mar 2025
TechnologyScientists capture 1st-ever images of plasma instability in fusion research
In a major breakthrough in fusion energy research, researchers from Imperial College London have captured the first-ever images of a rare plasma instability.
06 Mar 2025
Mobile World Congress'Biological computer,' made of human brain cells, is now reality
Melbourne-based start-up Cortical Labs has unveiled the world's first commercial biological computer made entirely of human brain cells.
05 Mar 2025
Nature Ecology and EvolutionHow 'woolly mice' may help bring mammoths back to life
Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based biotechnology firm, has taken a giant leap in its mission to bring the wooly mammoth back to life.
03 Mar 2025
TechnologyThis device lets you e-taste food seen on cooking shows
A team of scientists from Ohio State University, US, has developed an innovative device that would let viewers "taste" food from their television screens.
26 Feb 2025
LifestyleUncovering the secret language of plants
Delving into the world of plant communication offers a whole new adventure for nature enthusiasts.
26 Feb 2025
LifestyleAlien plant safaris: Where nature walks meets science fiction
The idea of alien plant safaris is a fun and exciting way to imagine what it would be like to explore and study plant life on other planets.
25 Feb 2025
LifestyleHow solar winds could revolutionize space exploration
Sailing on sunbeams offers a fascinating look into the science and possibilities of riding solar winds across the cosmos.
16 Feb 2025
University of ChicagoMaterials can 'remember' past forces applied on them: Study
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of Chicago and Pennsylvania State University have found that materials can "remember" past forces.
16 Feb 2025
Black HoleThis new optical technology can help improve gravitational-wave detection
A team of physicists from the University of California, led by Jonathan Richardson, has taken a major leap in the field of gravitational-wave detection.
14 Feb 2025
LifestylePhotographers: This may change how you shoot
Solar sail space photography is a revolutionary new way to take pictures of our universe.
06 Feb 2025
AustraliaMedical breakthrough: Australian scientists create 1st kangaroo embryo using IVF
In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists from Australia have created the world's first kangaroo embryo through in vitro fertilization (IVF).
06 Feb 2025
LifestyleWish to talk to stars? Yes, you really can—here's how
Interstellar radio message crafting workshops offer a unique blend of science, creativity, and curiosity.
30 Jan 2025
ChinaScientists create mice with 2 biological fathers
In a groundbreaking study, scientists from China have successfully created mice with two biological fathers.
27 Jan 2025
Health & WellnessLab-grown human eggs, sperm could soon be a reality
The UK's fertility watchdog, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), has revealed that the technology for lab-grown human eggs and sperm is close to becoming a reality.
20 Jan 2025
Health & WellnessBrain implant to improve mood set to begin trials soon
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) will conduct a groundbreaking trial of a brain-computer interface (BCI) device.
12 Jan 2025
TechnologyHow hydrogen ions can control electronic properties of quantum material
A team of physicists from the City College of New York (CCNY) has come up with an unprecedented technique to control the electronic properties of a magnetic Weyl semimetal.
10 Jan 2025
FinanceCrafting cost-effective indoor air purifying solutions in India
The pursuit of cleaner air within our homes is a crucial one, particularly in a country like India where pollution levels frequently surpass safe thresholds. However, identifying cost-effective solutions can be challenging.
09 Jan 2025
ResearchSurvival of the luckiest: New study challenges Darwin's evolution theory
According to a recent study by Matthew Zipple, an evolutionary biologist at Cornell University, luck could be an important factor in evolution.
25 Dec 2024
TechnologyNew 3D-printed plastic is highly stretchable, durable, and easily recyclable
A team of researchers has successfully developed a unique kind of 3D-printed plastic, one that is both affordable and flexible.
10 Dec 2024
TikTokWhy should smartphones be on airplane mode? This pilot explains
A pilot, who goes by @perchpoint on TikTok, has recently gone viral for explaining why passengers need to switch their phones to airplane mode before takeoff.
05 Dec 2024
TechnologyThis nuclear-fueled battery can power devices for thousands of years
A team of researchers from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has successfully developed the world's first carbon-14 diamond battery.
24 Nov 2024
TechnologyBreakthrough experiment could lead to more stable, error-resistant quantum computers
In a groundbreaking experiment, physicists have successfully converted a quantum processor into a state of matter called a time crystal.
23 Nov 2024
TexasThis quantum-inspired tech converts heat to electricity at 60% efficiency
In a major breakthrough in thermal energy storage (TES) systems, a team of researchers at Rice University in Texas has developed an efficient thermal emitter.
17 Nov 2024
ZurichETH Zurich researchers develop 1st ever fully functional mechanical qubit
A team of scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, has successfully created the world's first fully functional mechanical qubit.
17 Nov 2024
TechnologyCERN scientists detect heaviest known particle in heavy-ion collision
Scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) have successfully detected top quarks, the heaviest known fundamental particles in the universe.
17 Nov 2024
MetabolismThese robotic shorts make walking a breeze for senior citizens
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a pair of robotic shorts, called WalkON, to make walking and jogging easier for senior citizens.
16 Nov 2024
TechnologyScientists discover new method to entangle light and sound particles
Scientists from the Max-Planck-Institute (MPL) for the Science of Light have proposed a new way to entangle optical photons - particles responsible for light - with phonons, quasiparticles representing sound waves.
14 Nov 2024
JapanGroundbreaking stem cell transplant restores vision in multiple patients
In a global first, a groundbreaking stem cell transplant has successfully restored the vision of three people with severe corneal damage.
13 Nov 2024
NASANASA invests $11.5 million in 5 sustainable aircraft concepts
NASA has awarded five research grants, totaling $11.5 million, under its Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability 2050 (AACES) program.
11 Nov 2024
South KoreaThis skin-soft, steel-strong robotic arm can lift 1,000x its weight
In a major breakthrough in material science, a team of researchers from the Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology (UNIST) in South Korea, has developed an innovative magnetic composite artificial muscle.
11 Nov 2024
Health & WellnessSkin stem cells surprise scientists with reprogramming ability
A team of researchers from the University of Toronto has made a groundbreaking discovery about neural crest stem cells.
08 Nov 2024
ChinaIndia's patent filings surge nearly 16%, enters global top 10
India has seen a whopping 15.7% growth in patent filings in 2023, with 64,480 applications, as per a report by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
