Amino acid trick boosts metal-free solar hydrogen output
Researchers show self-assembling amino acid and organic dye molecules can boost solar-driven hydrogen production, offering a metal-free path.
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PM Modi in Vadodara: Rs 35,000 crore projects, AI push for youth
PM Modi launches Rs 35,000 crore projects in Vadodara, urges youth to embrace AI and skills for a developed India by 2047.
Himachal CM Sukhu Meets Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Weather, Lavender, Observatory
Himachal CM Sukhu met Union Minister Jitendra Singh to discuss weather early-warning systems, lavender cultivation expansion, and a possible high-altitude observatory in Spiti.
UK flights grounded: Over 1,750 cancellations after air traffic system failure
A technical fault in the UK's air traffic control system led to over 1,750 flight cancellations, stranding passengers at major airports.
UIDAI gears up to triple daily Aadhaar authentications to 300 million
UIDAI plans to scale Aadhaar authentications from 100 million to 300 million daily, citing expanding use across financial services.
AI Researcher's Exit Highlights Industry's Safety Dilemma
An Anthropic researcher's resignation warns of an unaccountable race toward superintelligence, echoing concerns from other AI pioneers.
Hong Kong astronaut shows how towels behave in microgravity during Tiangong class
Shenzhou-23 crew held a live Tiangong Class for Hong Kong and Macao students, with astronaut Lai Ka-ying demonstrating water surface tension in microgravity.
PISA 2025: Teen Reading Skills Slip as Digital Habits Rise
PISA 2025 shows OECD reading scores fell 28 points since 2015, with more 'hasty readers' and weaker performance on demanding texts.
AstraZeneca's experimental COPD drug cuts flare-ups in late-stage trials
AstraZeneca's tozorakimab significantly reduced COPD flare-ups in late-stage trials, with results presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress.
GRSE launches indigenous research vessel Sagar Manthan for deep-sea missions
GRSE launched Sagar Manthan, an indigenous ocean research vessel for NCPOR, to enhance India's deep-sea and polar research under the Deep Ocean Mission.
Telangana raises AYUSH stipends, parity with allopathic peers
Telangana hikes AYUSH house surgeon and PG stipends, aligning them with allopathic counterparts after strike.
India Launches Indigenous Research Vessel Sagar Manthan in Kolkata
India's new ocean research vessel, ORV Sagar Manthan, was launched in Kolkata, boosting indigenous maritime research capabilities.
IIT Madras Opens BS Data Science Admissions for September 2026 Term
IIT Madras invites applications for BS in Data Science and Applications (Sept 2026). Entry via qualifier or JEE Advanced.
UIDAI faces 100 daily cyberattacks, turns to AI and quantum-proofing for Aadhaar
UIDAI chairperson says the authority repels hundreds of daily cyberattacks using AI liveness tests and is now preparing post-quantum cryptography to protect Aadhaar.
Assam Student's Death Sparks Campus Protests Over Medical Care
Students at an Assam institute protest after a third-year student died, alleging medical negligence and demanding an inquiry into her treatment.
I-2SEA Subsea Cable to Land in India, But Network Vulnerabilities Remain
The I-2SEA cable will boost India's connectivity, but experts warn of ageing infrastructure, concentrated landing points, and a lack of domestic repair ships.
OpenAI Says New AI Model Cracked a Millennium Prize Problem in 88 Hours
OpenAI says its unreleased GPT-6 Astra model solved the Navier-Stokes Millennium Problem in 88 hours using AI agents.
Apple's New CEO John Ternus to Unveil iPhone 18, Likely Foldable Model
Apple's new CEO John Ternus will headline Wednesday's iPhone 18 event, likely featuring a foldable model and price hikes due to memory chip shortage.
India Charts Deep Sea Mining Roadmap to Secure Critical Minerals
India hosted a workshop on deep sea mining to boost critical mineral security, showcasing indigenous tech and vast seabed reserves.
IMF Weighs Pandemic Preparedness Conditions in Congo Bailout Package
The IMF may link DR Congo financing to pandemic preparedness as the Ebola crisis exposes gaps in emergency health funding.