Sci-Tech

Guwahati: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati developed a water-repellent, conductive textile that converts electricity and sunlight into heat. Designed to keep wearers warm in cold environments, the innovation addresses the serious health risks posed by prolonged exposure to very low temperatures,...

New Delhi: India and France Wednesday expressed an intent to jointly develop modern nuclear reactors, emphasising that nuclear power was crucial for energy security and transition to a low-carbon economy. The two countries signed a letter of intent on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced...

Beijing: The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) Wednesday unveiled the names of the moon-landing spacesuit and manned lunar rover for the country's manned lunar exploration missions. The moon-landing spacesuit is named Wangyu, meaning gazing into the cosmos, and it echoes the name of the country's...

Ever walked into a room, only to stand there wondering what on earth you came for? You're not alone. It's a phenomenon that happens to all of us at some point. This memory lapse, which many of us brush off as simply ‘forgetful’, is rooted...

Mumbai: Disney+ Hotstar stopped working for many users in India Wednesday afternoon, prompting some to share their complaints on social media. The video streaming platform, available on mobile, web, and smart TVs, appears to be inaccessible on the web and larger screens. Many users encountered...

Bengaluru: The Adani Defence and Aerospace stall, showcasing futuristic technology, has been one of the main attractions at Asia’s largest five-day air show and the 15th edition of the country’s premier aerospace exhibition ‘Aero India 2025’ in Bengaluru. Focusing on cutting-edge technology, the spacious stall...

New YorK: NASA and SpaceX are accelerating the target launch and return dates for the upcoming crew rotation missions to and from the International Space Station (ISS), which will bring the agency's stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back home. The agency's Crew-10 launch...

Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met Google CEO Sundar Pichai on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris where they discussed the "incredible opportunities" AI will bring to India. The Indian-origin Alphabet Inc. CEO also discussed how Google and India can work...

Bhubaneswar: Chile-based e-fuel company HIF Global has expressed interest to invest around $1 billion in Odisha's renewable energy sector, an official statement said Tuesday. The company made a presentation before Odisha Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo, who is also in charge of the Energy...

Jaipur: In a major decision to push electric mobility in the state, the Rajasthan government has decided to establish a ₹200 crore e-vehicle promotion fund under its Electric Vehicle Policy-2022. The initiative, aligned with the FAME-2 (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles)...