Science and Technology

Microsoft’s Majorana 1: Quantum Computing Breakthrough

Microsoft has taken a major step forward in quantum computing with the introduction of its Majorana 1 chip, a processor built using a novel topological core architecture. This breakthrough could significantly change the landscape of computing, offering a stable and...

Google unveils ‘Ananta,’ its largest campus in India

Google has made a significant leap in its commitment to India’s digital landscape by unveiling Ananta, its largest campus in the country. Named after the Sanskrit word meaning “infinite” or “limitless”, Ananta is not just a workplace but a hub...

DoT and ITU Partner to Revolutionize Infrastructure with AI Digital Twins

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have taken a significant step in the world of infrastructure planning with the announcement of their partnership. They have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to explore the transformative...

Faecal Bacteria in Ganga at Prayagraj: A Health Hazard

The Ganga River, one of India’s most revered rivers, holds deep religious significance for millions of devotees. Every year, especially during the Maha Kumbh Mela, millions gather to take a holy dip in the river's waters, believing it will cleanse...

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan Reveals India’s Space Roadmap for the Next 10 Years

V Narayanan, the newly appointed Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), unveiled the future roadmap of India’s space missions. Narayanan, who is also the Secretary of the Department of Space, rocket scientist, and aerospace engineer, spoke about India’s...

Elon Musk Unveils Grok 3 AI: The Smartest AI on Earth

Elon Musk and his artificial intelligence company xAI have launched Grok 3, an advanced AI chatbot that promises to be the most intelligent AI ever developed. The launch event, which attracted nearly 100,000 viewers, showcased the remarkable capabilities of Grok...

ITER: The Future of Fusion Energy

The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) is the world’s most advanced and largest tokamak-based fusion reactor, currently under construction in France. It is an international collaborative project involving 35 nations, including the United States, China, India, Japan, Korea, Russia, and...

Euclid Captures a Perfect Einstein Ring

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid telescope, launched on July 1, 2023, embarked on a six-year mission to explore the dark Universe. During an initial testing phase in September 2023, Euclid’s scientists unexpectedly discovered a rare and nearly perfect Einstein...

Jurassic Fossil Discovery in China Reveals Clues to Bird Evolution

A research team led by Professor Wang Min from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered two Jurassic-era bird fossils in Fujian Province, China. These fossils, dating back approximately 149 million...

AIIMS Delhi Unveils ‘Srjanam’ for Biomedical Waste Management

India has taken a major step in biomedical waste management with the launch of ‘Srjanam’, the country’s first automated biomedical waste conversion system at AIIMS Delhi. Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated this indigenous innovation on...