Science and Technology: News
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).
08 Nov 2024
GermanyThis new treatment can eliminate need for lifelong lupus medication
A revolutionary treatment for lupus, an autoimmune disease that affects about five million people worldwide, has been developed.
08 Nov 2024
TechnologyElwood Edwards (74), voice behind AOL's 'You've Got Mail,' dies
Elwood Edwards, the man whose voice became synonymous with America Online (AOL)'s email greeting "You've Got Mail," has died at the age of 74.
03 Nov 2024
ResearchScientists test graphene chip implant to revolutionize brain tumor surgery
In a major development, a revolutionary device aimed at transforming the surgical treatment of brain tumors has entered its first clinical trial.
30 Oct 2024
United States of AmericaTeen math geniuses present new ways to prove 2,000-year-old theorem
In a remarkable academic feat, two Louisiana students, Ne'Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson, have found a unique way to prove the 2,000-year-old Pythagorean theorem.
27 Oct 2024
Health & WellnessBreakthrough discovery could lead to new treatments for sleep disorders
In a major breakthrough in sleep research, a team of scientists has identified the neural control center for rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
27 Oct 2024
TechnologyNew sponge-like material can extract 10x more gold from e-waste
A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore, Manchester University in the UK, and Guangdong University of Technology in China, has developed a novel sponge-like material.
27 Oct 2024
United KingdomUK scientists worried about potential £1bn funding cut for research
UK scientists are worried about a possible £1 billion cut in research funding, The Guardian reported.
21 Oct 2024
Guinness World RecordsIndian student sets Guinness World Record with 0.65cm vacuum cleaner
Tapala Nadamuni, a 23-year-old architecture student from the National Institute of Technology, Patna has etched his name in the Guinness World Records by designing the world's smallest vacuum cleaner.
20 Oct 2024
Health & WellnessTiny invention detects heart attacks in minutes, potentially saving lives
In a major breakthrough, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a revolutionary invention that can diagnose heart attacks in a matter of minutes.
20 Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThis AI-powered 'electronic tongue' tells if your food is spoiled
In a groundbreaking development, scientists have created a new "electronic tongue," a system that employs artificial intelligence (AI) to detect potential issues with food freshness and safety.
20 Oct 2024
Space NewsScientists recreate life's building block in space-like conditions
Astrochemist Ryan Fortenberry from the University of Mississippi and Ralf Kaiser of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, have made a groundbreaking discovery linked to the origins of life.
19 Oct 2024
CRISPRScientists discover how to convert trees into sustainable industrial chemicals
In a major breakthrough for sustainable production of industrial chemicals, a team of researchers from North Carolina State University, has found a specific molecular property in lignin that determines how it degrades and converts into useful substances.
15 Oct 2024
Health & WellnessThis millionaire removed plasma from his body to 'reverse' age
Bryan Johnson, a tech entrepreneur and age reversal enthusiast, has just undergone a groundbreaking procedure called Total Plasma Exchange (TPE).
13 Oct 2024
ChinaChina completes construction of world's largest 'ghost particle' detector
China has successfully completed the construction of the world's largest transparent spherical detector, deep beneath a hill in southern China.
13 Oct 2024
TechnologyCan two people communicate in dreams? This experiment says so
In a groundbreaking experiment straight out of the movie Inception, two people have successfully communicated inside their dreams.
12 Oct 2024
ChinaChinese researchers crack military-grade encryption using quantum computer: Here's how
In a major breakthrough in quantum computing, Chinese researchers have successfully hacked a military-grade encryption algorithm.
12 Oct 2024
BiologyBreakthrough method allows nanoscale imaging with conventional microscopes
In a major breakthrough, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a technique that expands tissue up to 20 times its original size for imaging.
12 Oct 2024
Solar EnergyScientists capture 1st-ever images of electric charges inside solar cell
In a major scientific breakthrough, a team of researchers from the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) has captured the first-ever images of electric charges, moving across semiconductor materials in a solar cell.
07 Oct 2024
TaiwanLeading chipmaker TSMC's electricity demand could triple by 2030
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest chipmaker, is staring at a major hurdle as Taiwan's electricity supply is growing at a snail's pace.
06 Oct 2024
ResearchIs 'negative time' a reality? This experiment suggests so
A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Toronto, has revealed a phenomenon where photons were seen exiting a material before they entered it.
04 Oct 2024
RobotsThis robot helps sick kids attend school, interact with classmates
Norwegian company No Isolation has developed an innovative solution, the AV1 robot, to address the challenges faced by chronically ill children who are unable to attend school.
03 Oct 2024
AR Glasses'Scary tech': Students develop smart glasses that automatically identify strangers
Harvard students AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio have come up with a tool using Meta's smart glasses that can identify strangers and access their personal data.
29 Sep 2024
ResearchScientists discover potential hidden structure within Earth's core
A team of scientists led by Joanne Stephenson from the Australian National University, has made a groundbreaking discovery suggesting the existence of a hidden structure within Earth's inner core.
29 Sep 2024
TechnologyGroundbreaking Wi-Fi tech achieves 16km range in real-world test
Wi-Fi HaLow, a low-power, long-range version of Wi-Fi based on the IEEE 802.11ah standard, has successfully demonstrated its capabilities in real-world tests from Morse Micro.
28 Sep 2024
TechnologyScientists achieve 'impossible task' of controlling light in quantum computing
A team of researchers at the University of Waterloo, Canada has cracked a way to control laser light used in manipulating qubits, which are the building blocks of quantum info.
28 Sep 2024
TechnologyQuantum breakthrough could revolutionize optical data processing and sensor technology
An international research team, led by TU Dresden, has made significant strides in the field of quantum technologies and electronics.
28 Sep 2024
FloridaBreakthrough technology detects snipers, bombs from hundreds of feet away
Base Molecular Resonance Technologies (BMRT), a Florida-based company, has come up with an amazing tech that can spot explosives and firearms, like AR-15 rifles, from hundreds of feet away.
27 Sep 2024
AustraliaScientists discover new cell that can heal your wounds
A team of Australian researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery, unearthing a new type of cell that could revolutionize our understanding of mammalian healing processes.
26 Sep 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi launches Param Rudra supercomputers: Check their features, locations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has virtually launched three Param Rudra Super Computing Systems and a High Performance Computing (HPC) system in India.
26 Sep 2024
RobotsThese $1,200 robotic shoes help you walk faster, naturally
Shift Robotics has introduced a new version of its innovative Moonwalkers shoes, also known as motorized roller skates.
24 Sep 2024
SustainabilityIndia forms committee to establish repairability index for electronics
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has established a committee tasked with developing a comprehensive framework for a repairability index in India.
22 Sep 2024
RobotsNanorobots can prevent deadly brain bleeding in humans: Here's how
An international team of researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Edinburgh, has developed tiny robots that could potentially save lives by preventing severe brain hemorrhages.
22 Sep 2024
TechnologyQuantum entanglement observed in heaviest known particles: What it means
A groundbreaking discovery has been made at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Geneva, where scientists have observed quantum entanglement in pairs of top quarks.
22 Sep 2024
Health & WellnessHow gold nanoparticles could enhance kidney disease detection
A team of researchers from the University of Texas at Dallas, has discovered a potentially more accurate method for detecting kidney disease.
21 Sep 2024
TechnologyQuantum 'pseudogap' mystery solved, could lead to superfast trains
A team of researchers has made significant progress in understanding the pseudogap state of materials, a long-standing puzzle in quantum physics.
21 Sep 2024
Social MediaTwitch to provide detailed reasons for user account suspension
Twitch, the popular live streaming platform, has announced plans to provide users with more clarity regarding account suspensions.
21 Sep 2024
CancerScientists discover over 800 genes that could potentially cause cancer
A groundbreaking study by scientists from the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) in Spain, has identified over 800 genes that could potentially cause cancer.
21 Sep 2024
Solar EnergyLight manipulation can boost silicon's efficiency in solar panels: Study
A groundbreaking study led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), has revealed that manipulating light momentum can significantly enhance the optical properties of materials.
20 Sep 2024
3D PrintingMIT engineers develop 3D-printed glass bricks for sustainable construction
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are revolutionizing the construction industry by developing a new type of masonry made from 3D-printed, recycled glass.
18 Sep 2024
IIT GuwahatiIIT Guwahati's groundbreaking study cracks quantum nature of gravity
A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa, are making significant strides in understanding the quantum nature of gravity.
