Science and Technology: News
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.
15 Sep 2024
Health & WellnessDepression patients have a brain network twice the normal size
A recent study has revealed that individuals suffering from depression possess a brain network, known as the frontostriatal salience network, which is nearly double its usual size.
14 Sep 2024
TechnologySafest place for storing quantum data might be atom's nucleus
A groundbreaking study by researchers at the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), has demonstrated the potential of storing quantum information within an atom's nucleus, keeping it safe from all kinds of external disturbances.
14 Sep 2024
TechnologyThis nanomaterial could transform forensic investigation by improving fingerprint detection
A team of researchers has developed a fluorescent nanoparticle, that can significantly enhance the detection of latent (non-visible) fingerprints at crime scenes.
10 Sep 2024
Nandan NilekaniThis app allows Hindus to virtually visit temples, make donations
Sri Mandir, a devotional app, is transforming the way Hindus practice their faith by enabling virtual temple visits and donations.
10 Sep 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeet Frontier: The world's fastest supercomputer revolutionizing scientific research
Nestled in the hills of eastern Tennessee, US, the world's fastest supercomputer Frontier, is revolutionizing scientific research.
09 Sep 2024
CaliforniaMeet ZBiotics: Silicon Valley's genetically-engineered drink to cure hangovers
Silicon Valley is witnessing a new trend in wedding celebrations, with the introduction of ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol shots.
09 Sep 2024
United States of AmericaGen Z doesn't know how to type on keyboards: Report
Generation Z, often recognized as digital natives, is surprisingly struggling with keyboard typing skills.
08 Sep 2024
PhysicsResearchers propose new technique to accelerate quantum computer development
A team of researchers led by Vanita Srinivasa, an assistant professor of Physics at the University of Rhode Island (URI), has proposed a groundbreaking modular system.
08 Sep 2024
PhysicsUnified quantum physics, relativity theory may unlock universe's greatest mysteries
In a groundbreaking development, scientists have successfully established a mathematical link between Einstein's theory of general relativity and quantum physics.
07 Sep 2024
Nuclear FusionBreakthrough research could improve safety of future nuclear reactors
Scientists from the Argonne National Laboratory, a division of the US Department of Energy, have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how liquid plutonium oxide (PuO2) behaves at extremely high temperatures.
07 Sep 2024
TechnologyNanoscale silver can heal without external intervention, study finds
A groundbreaking study published in the journal Matter, reveals that nanoscale silver (Ag) possesses an inherent ability to self-repair.
07 Sep 2024
PhysicsYour next smartphone would last longer, thanks to new transistor
A groundbreaking transistor has been developed, demonstrating unprecedented durability in preliminary tests.
03 Sep 2024
MaldivesThis is MIT's bold strategy to prevent Maldives from sinking
The Maldives, akin to many island countries across the world, is under threat from rising sea levels.
03 Sep 2024
GujaratFirst chip from Gujarat's ₹3,300cr semiconductor facility eyes 2025 launch
Kaynes Semicon, a subsidiary of Kaynes Technology, is set to produce its inaugural commercial chip from its new outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat.
02 Sep 2024
TechnologyScientists left baffled as a cracked metal piece self-heals
In a groundbreaking scientific experiment, researchers have observed a piece of metal repairing itself.
29 Aug 2024
New York UniversityScientists discover how memories are preserved in human brain
Neuroscientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how memories are stored and retained in the human brain.
26 Aug 2024
TechnologyNew biodegradable glass offers environmental benefits for pharma applications
A team of scientists from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has developed a new type of glass.
25 Aug 2024
United States of AmericaUS scientists develop new superconductor material for quantum computing
A team of US-based scientists has made a significant breakthrough in the field of superconductors, with potential implications for quantum computing.
25 Aug 2024
TechnologyMIT's breakthrough quantum algorithm can crack encryption easily
A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has made a significant breakthrough in quantum computing.
24 Aug 2024
AustraliaNew DNA test to identify suspects may solve crimes faster
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Flinders University, Australia, has revealed a potential new method for measuring DNA shedding.
24 Aug 2024
CancerScientists create new cancer research tool based on lotus leaves
Bioengineers at Rice University have developed a novel system for culturing cancer cell clusters, inspired by the unique properties of lotus leaves.
24 Aug 2024
Black HoleBlack holes could be a solution to our energy crisis
Avi Loeb, a professor from Harvard has put forth a groundbreaking concept in his latest research paper, "Illumination of a Planet by a Black Hole Moon as a Technological Signature."
24 Aug 2024
SmartphonesMIT scientists develop low-cost, high-energy battery solution using rock salt
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have made significant strides in battery technology.
24 Aug 2024
CRISPRBreakthrough in genome editing offers hope for curing genetic disorders
A groundbreaking study by researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) has successfully applied CRISPR-based genome editing to Nile grass rats.
23 Aug 2024
Nobel PrizeWorld's fastest microscope records brief events like electrons in motion
Physicists at the University of Arizona have developed the world's fastest electron microscope, capable of capturing events that last just one quintillionth of a second.
23 Aug 2024
TechnologyMassive 2,492-carat diamond unearthed in Botswana: Largest in 100 years!
A massive diamond weighing a staggering 2,492 carats has been unearthed in Botswana, making it the largest diamond ever discovered in over 100 years and the second-largest in the world.
22 Aug 2024
TechnologyBreakthrough device keeps donor hearts beating for 9 hours
A groundbreaking device, dubbed "heart-in-a-box," has been developed by researchers to prolong the preservation of donated hearts.
20 Aug 2024
Global Positioning System (GPS)Goodbye GPS! Quantum technology paves way for next-gen navigation
A significant breakthrough in quantum technology by Sandia National Labs could revolutionize navigation systems, eliminating the need for GPS satellites.
19 Aug 2024
TechnologyScientific breakthrough: Quantum, conventional data transmitted via same fiber-optic cable
In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have successfully transmitted both quantum and conventional internet data through the same fiber-optic channel.
19 Aug 2024
TechnologyFDA approves gel that can stop gunshot bleeding in seconds
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its approval to Traumagel, a groundbreaking gel-based treatment in trauma care.
17 Aug 2024
HarvardHarvard's new AI improves protein analysis, leading to safer medications
Harvard Medical School (HMS) researchers have developed an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tool, named PINNACLE, designed to understand the behavior of proteins within their natural cellular and tissue environments.
17 Aug 2024
ResearchDo magnetic monopoles exist? Scientists eyeing potential discovery
Scientists are inching closer to confirming the existence of magnetic monopoles, using a decommissioned section of the beam pipe from CERN's Large Hadron Collider.
17 Aug 2024
TechnologyThis glass repairs itself after being damaged by gamma radiation
A team of scientists led by engineer Myungkoo Kang from Alfred University in the US, has successfully developed a type of glass that can self-repair after being damaged by gamma radiation.
16 Aug 2024
ResearchMIT's AI-driven brain mapping platform ignites hope for Alzheimer's treatment
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an innovative platform known as Neuron Tracing and Active Learning Environment (NeuroTrALE).
16 Aug 2024
TWS earphonesForget PINs! You would only need earbuds to unlock devices
Earbuds, traditionally used for audio purposes, are being transformed into potential security tools.
15 Aug 2024
Stanford UniversityHumans age dramatically in two bursts: At 44 and 60
A groundbreaking study has discovered that human aging is not a gradual process, but occurs in at least two accelerated bursts.
11 Aug 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI streamlines nuclear reactor design, trims development time by decade
A research team at Brigham Young University (BYU), led by Professor Matthew Memmott, has made a significant breakthrough in the field of nuclear reactor design.
11 Aug 2024
TechnologyLanguage impacts speed of color perception, research reveals
A recent study conducted by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and the University of Oslo, has revealed a fascinating link between language and color perception.
10 Aug 2024
PolandHorse milk ice cream is a healthier alternative, say scientists
A team of scientists at the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Poland has made a groundbreaking discovery.
