Science and Technology

Three new moons discovered orbiting Uranus and Neptune

In an exciting development for space exploration, astronomers affiliated with the International Astronomical Union have identified three new moons in the outer reaches of our solar system. These celestial bodies, with two orbiting Neptune and one around Uranus, were detected...

Iran launches ‘Pars 1’ satellite into orbit from Russia

Iran's venture into space exploration and satellite deployment continues with the launch of the "Pars 1" satellite, facilitated by Russia from the Vostochny Cosmodrome. This event underscores the technological collaboration between Iran and Russia, occurring against a backdrop of heightened...

New Species of Amazon Anaconda Discovered: Eunectes Akiyama

Researchers in Ecuador's rainforest have uncovered a new species of anaconda, Eunectes Akiyama, which split from its closest relatives 10 million years ago. Despite their genetic distinction, these anacondas are visually identical to the previously known species, Eunectes murinus. Discovery...

Google Unveils Genie AI: Revolutionizing Video Game Creation

Google's DeepMind team introduces "Genie," a groundbreaking AI platform poised to transform the gaming industry and creative endeavors. This innovative project signifies a fusion of cutting-edge technology and imaginative potential, offering the capability to craft interactive 2D video games from...

L&T Commissions First Indigenously Manufactured Hydrogen Electrolyser At Hazira

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has achieved a major milestone in clean energy by commissioning its first domestically manufactured electrolyser at the Green Hydrogen Plant in Hazira, Gujarat. This marks the entry of L&T Electrolysers Limited into domestic electrolyser manufacturing, showcasing...

Google Partners with Shakti to Combat Online Misinformation and Deepfakes

Google has taken a significant step to bolster the fight against online misinformation by announcing its support for Shakti, a consortium of news publishers and fact-checkers. This initiative is aimed at the early detection of online misinformation, including deepfakes, and...

Indian Scientists Create Eco Wound Dressings With Banana Fibers

In a groundbreaking initiative, researchers at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute affiliated with the Department of Science and Technology, have successfully converted banana pseudo stems—commonly regarded as agricultural waste—into an environmentally friendly...

Gaganyaan Mission and ISRO Projects Inauguration by PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi disclosed the identities of the four pilots currently undergoing training for India's first human space flight mission, Gaganyaan, during his visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram. The astronauts, Group Captain P...

NVIDIA And Indian Govt Join Forces For Sovereign AI

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union IT Minister, recently met with Shanker Trivedi, senior vice president at NVIDIA, at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The discussion centered around India’s evolving Digital Public Infrastructure and examined potential collaborative efforts in the...

Scientists Achieve First Successful Laser-Cooled Positronium For Quantum Research

For the first time, an international collaboration of researchers has successfully demonstrated the laser cooling of Positronium, a short-lived hydrogen-like atom that provides an ideal testing ground for bound-state quantum electrodynamics. Breakthrough Achieved In the recently published paper in the...