Science and Technology

IIT Madras Completes 410-Meter Hyperloop Test Track

In a significant development for India's transportation future, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has successfully completed a 410-meter-long Hyperloop test track. This groundbreaking achievement was officially announced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and marks a major milestone...

Google Partners with NCERT to Launch YouTube Channels in 29 Indian Languages

Google has expanded its educational initiatives in India through a strategic partnership with the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT). This collaboration aims to make quality education more accessible by launching YouTube channels in 29 Indian languages, including...

New Damselfish Species Found in Maldives

In December 2024, an extraordinary scientific milestone was achieved in the Maldives with the discovery of a new damselfish species named Chromis abadhah. This groundbreaking finding was the result of an international collaboration of marine scientists, who uncovered the species...

Aditya L1 and Proba-3 to Unite for Solar Research in 2025

India’s Aditya L1 and the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 missions are set to revolutionize solar research with joint observations starting in 2025. Aditya L1, operational since January 2024 from the Lagrange point (L1) 1.5 million km from Earth, launched...

Google’s AI Model Outperforms Top Weather Forecast System

Google DeepMind has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model called 'GenCast' that is capable of providing highly accurate weather forecasts, surpassing the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) ENS, the leading operational weather forecast system. The AI model,...

World’s Oldest Known Wild Bird Lays First Egg at 74

Wisdom, the world’s oldest known wild bird, a Laysan albatross, has once again made history by laying her first egg in four years at the age of 74. Her remarkable achievement highlights her survival instincts, longevity, and ongoing contribution to...

ISRO’s PSLV Mission Successfully Deploys European Satellites

On December 5, 2024, ISRO’s PSLV-C59 rocket successfully launched the European Space Agency’s (ESA) advanced Sun-observing mission, Proba-3. The mission aims to explore the Sun’s outer atmosphere by conducting scientific experiments, and it will contribute to the global understanding of...

Amazon Boosts AI with Nova Foundation Models

Amazon has unveiled its latest innovation in generative AI with the introduction of Nova Foundation Models (FMs). These cutting-edge models, collectively branded as "Amazon Nova," represent a significant leap in AI technology, designed to process diverse inputs like text, images,...

IIT Ropar’s AWaDH Celebrates 4th Foundation Day with Farmer-Centric Innovations

IIT Ropar’s Technology and Innovation Foundation (iHub – AWaDH) is celebrating its 4th Foundation Day by hosting a significant Farmer Engagement Session, marking a key milestone in its journey to transform agriculture through technology. Launched under the National Mission on...

Eight Startups Selected Under National Quantum Mission

In a historic stride towards cementing India as a global quantum technology leader, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the selection of eight pioneering startups under the National Quantum Mission (NQM) and the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NMICPS)....