Science & Technology

The Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the electric vehicle maker is positioned to develop artificial general intelligence, with its Optimus humanoid robot and ‘atom-shaping’ manufacturing systems seen as key pathways. Elon Musk declared on Wednesday that Tesla is on track to become one of a small number of companies capable of building artificial general intelligence (AGI),…

Instagram is introducing parental alerts that notify supervised parents if their teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm related terms, Instagram will soon begin notifying parents if their teenager repeatedly searches for content related to suicide or self-harm within a short period of time, as part of its expanded parental supervision tools. The social media platform, owned…

Does the corporate reality differ from the enthusiasm outside about the AI revolution? Even as the artificial intelligence tools have led to a major transformation and brought a revolution to the tech world, corporate companies in India haven’t quite embraced the new age and are imposing data security regulations on their techies. In a post shared online,…

WhatsApp has announced the global rollout of status ads and promoted channels, aimed at assisting businesses in reaching new customers. While personal chats remain end-to-end encrypted, businesses can now advertise within Status and Channels, enhancing content discovery. Meta-owned WhatsApp is WhatsApp has confirmed the launch of status ads and promoted channels globally. According to Mark Zuckerberg-owned instant…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, making prevention crucial. But new research suggests there’s a heart attack risk factor that women face. A study found that women may experience heart attacks and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) with lower levels of plaque buildup in their arteries than men. The study, which was published in the…

He warned that failure to adhere to these principles would lead to accountability for these platforms. Vaishnaw also expressed concerns about the dangers posed by deepfakes and disinformation campaigns. Speaking at the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) Conclave 2026, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said social media platforms must ensure fair revenue sharing with those who create content,…

OpenAI is targeting roughly $600 billion in total compute spend through 2030, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, as the ChatGPT maker lays groundwork for an IPO that could value it at up to $1 trillion. OpenAI’s 2025 revenue totaled $13 billion, beating its $10 billion projection, while it spent $8 billion during…

Google claims fewer bad actors are targeting the Play Store, pointing to a drop in policy-violating apps and banned developer accounts in 2025. The company credits tougher verification rules and expanded AI-driven review systems, even as threats increasingly shift outside the official app marketplace. Policy-violating apps fall year over year In its latest Android app ecosystem safety…

Anthropic CEO Amodei is speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi where the big tech giants have announced their plans. The energy to build together here is palpable, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday referring to the tech companies part of the big event…

For the millions of people whose constipation persists despite every laxative, fiber supplement, and dietary overhaul they throw at it, a new study may finally offer an explanation. Researchers have proposed what they call a new form of constipation, “bacterial constipation,” driven by a specific partnership between two common gut microbes, and they believe a simple fecal…

Reports of disruptions to YouTube have tapered off after hitting a peak on Wednesday (Feb 18) morning in Asia. Thousands of users in several Southeast Asian countries – including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines – reported errors, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from multiple sources. In Singapore, the number of incidents…

The Prime Minister drew parallels with past technological revolutions, noting that history has consistently shown that innovation does not eliminate work; it transforms its nature Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed one of the most pressing anxieties of the modern era: the fear among the youth that artificial intelligence will lead to widespread job displacement. Acknowledging these concerns…

Those who shout the loudest about artificial intelligence tend to be in the West, notably the US and Europe. So it’s significant that a gathering of powerful leaders is being held in the Global South, a region of the world that runs the risk of being left behind in the AI race. Tech bosses, politicians, scientists, academics…

Clear, dry conditions are set to prevail across India this Sunday. A significant weather shift is expected from Monday as a Western Disturbance nears, bringing rain and snow to the Himalayas. Clear and dry conditions are expected to prevail across the country on Sunday, February 15, even as a heatwave alert has been sounded for parts of…

Last month’s medical evacuation was NASA’s first in 65 years of human spaceflight; one of four astronauts launched by SpaceX last summer suffered what officials described as a serious health issue, prompting their hasty return The International Space Station returned to full strength with the arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because…

Speaking at the Global CyberPeace Summit 2026, Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre CEO Rajesh Kumar said that the cyber attacks carried out between 2024 and 2025 have seen a lot of AI adoption and automation. The advent of artificial intelligence has led to the industrialisation of cybercrime, with a lot of automated attacks being carried out by organised…

Patients undergoing throat and stomach exams without any sedation reported higher satisfaction than rates previously reported for sedated patients undergoing similar procedures. The finding upends the basic assumption in medicine that comfort requires drugs. The secret? Two breathing techniques taught in about five minutes. The first, mindful breathing, is slow: breathe in through your nose for three…

In 2021, a unit of healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson announced “a leap forward”: It had added artificial intelligence to a medical device used to treat chronic sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinuses. Acclarent said the software for its TruDi Navigation System would now use a machine-learning algorithm to assist ear, nose and throat specialists in surgeries.…

India today operates more than 50 satellites, collectively valued at over Rs 50,000 crore, spread across communication, navigation, Earth observation, and strategic applications In a significant milestone for India’s growing private space sector, Ahmedabad-based Azista Industries Private Limited through its aerospace vertical has demonstrated a new indigenous capability to image objects in orbit from another satellite, a…

Seventy-five years ago, the idea of harnessing the power of the skies was little more than fantasy spun by futurists like Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov. Elon Musk’s mega-merger of his companies xAI and SpaceX this week brings this sci-fi dream a step closer. NASA engineers and technologists have speculated for nearly two decades about moving…

Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg is under scrutiny due to accusations that WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption is ineffective, raising concerns about user privacy. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been facing a lot of issues since the internet got flooded with tweets claiming that the end-to-end encryption on WhatsApp(don’t even get us started on the lawsuits) is just a facade…

OpenAI is unsatisfied with some of Nvidia’s latest artificial intelligence chips, and it has sought alternatives since last year, eight sources familiar with the matter said, potentially complicating the relationship between the two highest-profile players in the AI boom. The ChatGPT-maker’s shift in strategy, the details of which are first reported here, is over an increasing emphasis…

Théodore remembers the AI slop that tipped him over the edge. The image was of two emaciated, impoverished South Asian children. For some reason, despite their boyish features they have thick beards. One of them had no hands and only one foot. The other was holding a sign saying it’s his birthday and asking for likes. Inexplicably…

The rover, about the size of a car and carrying seven scientific instruments, has been exploring Mars, studying its geology and atmosphere, as well as collecting samples since 2021. The six-wheeled Perseverance rover has completed the first drives on Mars that were planned by artificial intelligence (AI), NASA said. Conducted on December 8 and 10, 2025, the…

Moltbook is a new platform where AI agents post, comment and interact with each other while humans largely observe. Moltbook looks like a familiar social network at first glance, with communities, posts and comment threads. The difference is that almost no one posting there is human. The newly launched platform has been built for artificial intelligence agents…

NASA has announced an earlier-than-expected target date to launch the next astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The agency is now targeting Feb. 11 for liftoff of the SpaceX Crew-12 mission, which will fly four astronauts to join the skeleton crew presently operating the orbital lab. A scant three are currently covering the maintenance and science…

Finding a travel companion online has transformed from novelty to necessity for young adventurers. Strangers connect through apps and forums, form temporary teams, and jet off to destinations they’ve never visited with people they’ve barely met. All that sounds nice in theory, but what separates a dream partnership from a nightmare scenario? An international research team from…

Grok AI has been generating explicit images of women and kids for over a week and many have been outraged by its lack of consent. Elon Musk-owned Grok AI has been accused of generating over 2.5 million sexually explicit images of women and children in just a few days before the feature was disabled. The AI tool…

In the current fast-paced environment, procrastination often hampers productivity. To enhance efficiency, structured planning is essential, along with time blocking for specific tasks. Productivity is often compromised in today’s fast-paced environment. We may have clear goals we want to achieve, yet the biggest barrier is sometimes our own procrastination. To overcome this and make my day more…

Microsoft confirmed a widespread Microsoft 365 outage affecting Outlook, Exchange Online, and several admin services across North America due to infrastructure issues. Users may see a “451 4.3.2 temporary server issue” error, and Microsoft has not yet given an estimated recovery time. A widespread Microsoft outage disrupted multiple Microsoft 365 services across the United States on Tuesday…

According to Downdetector, users in several major US cities were affected, including Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Atlanta, New York, Boston, Tampa and Washington. Microsoft 365 services experienced an outage on Wednesday, with users reporting problems accessing Outlook and Teams. Thousands of disruption reports were logged on Downdetector, which monitors outages using user submissions. The site showed…

ChatGPT can now best the average person when it comes to creative tasks, according to recent research. That being said, if you’re among the most creative humans, your job is probably safe. Researchers from the University of Montreal ran the largest direct comparison between human and machine creativity to date, pitting 100,000 people against nine of the…

Meta has announced fresh layoffs in its Reality Labs division as it shifts focus from heavy virtual reality spending to AI wearables. Following the announcements, Oculus founder Palmer Luckey, who was once fired by the company, is now defending Meta’s decision of job cuts, calling it a necessary step for the long-term health of the VR ecosystem.…

The Gujarat government is preparing an AI pilot project in Ahmedabad to identify and track stray cows. The system will use CCTV feeds and deep learning to scan cows’ nose patterns, eyes, and facial features, linking them with RFID/microchip data. The initiative aims to reduce traffic disruptions, improve public safety, and strengthen AI-enabled governance in the city.…

OpenAI turned down Apple’s proposal to deepen their AI partnership, choosing instead to focus on developing its own AI-powered hardware. Apple had sought OpenAI’s models to enhance Siri but later pivoted to Google’s Gemini. OpenAI’s existing ChatGPT integration with Apple devices remains unaffected by the decision. As opposed to popular belief, OpenAI reportedly turned down the opportunity…

Sunita Williams retires after 27 years at NASA, logging 608 days in space, commanding ISS, and pioneering Artemis missions. Her legacy inspires future Moon and Mars exploration. Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, whose scheduled eight-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) ultimately extended to more than nine months, has retired after a distinguished 27-year career. NASA…

A large new review is bringing relief to pregnant women worried about taking Tylenol. Researchers found no meaningful link between the common pain reliever and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities in children when the medication is used as directed. The findings, published in The Lancet Obstetrics & Gynaecology, come after months of anxiety sparked by high-profile claims…

A medication already used by millions to quit cigarettes might offer a new option for men trying to reduce their marijuana consumption, according to research from the Medical University of South Carolina. The study found that varenicline, better known by its brand name Chantix/Champix, helped male cannabis users cut their marijuana sessions by more than one-third. The…

Scientists studying Australia’s epaulette sharks have uncovered unexpected reproductive behaviour that challenges long held biological assumptions. The findings, published in the journal Biology Open, suggest these unusual sharks reproduce without extra energy costs, even during environmental stress. What scientists discovered about epaulette shark reproduction Epaulette sharks are well known for walking abilities using fins. Researchers examined mature…

NASA is gearing up for the Artemis II mission on February 6, marking the first crewed lunar flight in decades. Four astronauts will embark on a 10-day mission around the moon, testing the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System (SLS). On 6th February, NASA is preparing for its Artemis II mission, which is the first lunar…

X says it has blocked Grok from editing real people into bikinis or sexualised images, but tests and Musk’s own comments show AI characters can still be “undressed,” keeping the controversy very much alive. X has tightened the rules around Grok’s image-editing tools after days of criticism over non-consensual sexual deepfakes, but the changes have opened up…

Instagram data leak concerns was triggered as thousands got password reset email claiming to be from the platform. Instagram is used by billions but when many of them got a password reset email in the last few weeks, the alarm bells started ringing. Many reports hinted that Instagram data has been breached which triggered a massive uproar…

Apple just made a big decision about the future of its in-house AI assistant. In a statement posted to X, Google and Apple confirmed that the former’s Gemini AI models will serve as the basis for the future of Apple Intelligence. That means Gemini will “help power future Apple Intelligence features” including the long-awaited AI upgrade for…

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Sunday posted that AI agents will be a big part of how we shop in the not-so-distant future as he revealed the next big thing in artificial intelligence. Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Sunday announced the launch of its Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) saying that AI agents will be a big part…

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is all set to launch the EOS-N1 Anvesha satellite to space aboard the PSLV-C62 mission on Monday. Imagine having a superpower that lets you see beyond what the human eye can detect, revealing hidden details in everything from forests to battlefields. That’s hyperspectral remote sensing (HRS) in a nutshell. Think of…

The test was carried out by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad- a key laboratory under Defence Research and Development Organisation. India achieved a major milestone in hypersonic weapons development after the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of a full-scale, actively cooled scramjet engine, a critical technology for…

ISRO has selected its workhorse PSLV for the mission, which is set to lift off at 10.17 am on January 12 from Sriharikota The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is ready to begin the new year with the launch of an advanced Earth observation satellite aboard its workhorse—the PSLV. The launch of the mission, PSLV C62-/EOS N1,…

Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans pioneered orthodontics, using delicate gold wires and catgut to straighten teeth. It’s a tale that has appeared in dentistry textbooks for decades, portraying our ancestors as surprisingly modern in their pursuit of the perfect smile. But when archaeologists and dental historians finally scrutinized the evidence, they discovered that most of it is myth.…

Isro is set to dominate the 2026 space calendar with several high-profile launches including the robotic pioneer Vyommitra. From the Gaganyaan trials to electric satellites, India is redefining the cost of innovation. The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is no longer just a participant in the global space race; it is setting the pace. Following the historic…

A protein showing up in breast cancer tumors, lupus patients, and people with ALS has been traced to an unexpected source: a virus that infected human ancestors millions of years ago. Scientists have now captured the first detailed images of this disease-linked protein, revealing what this genetic remnant actually looks like. These ancient viral sequences make up…

Losing several teeth changes more than just how well someone can chew a steak. A study from Japan suggests something more concerning happens. After their teeth were removed, studied animals started having memory problems. Their brains showed signs of stress and stress-related changes in the regions that handle memory and learning. What’s more, this happened even when…

For over a century, doctors and scientists have accepted one unchanging truth: Alzheimer’s disease cannot be reversed. Once the brain deteriorates into dementia, there’s no coming back. That assumption just collapsed. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have done what generations of scientists thought impossible. They reversed advanced Alzheimer’s disease in mice. Not slowed it. Not stabilized…

As ChatGPT and other large language models dazzle with increasingly human-like abilities, a fundamental question looms: could these systems ever become conscious? A theoretical paper published in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews argues the answer is no for today’s digital systems—and possibly for any system built on the same computational assumptions. Still, the looming existential questions at the…

BlueBird Block-2, the largest commercial comms satellite for LEO to date, boasts a 223 sq m phased-array antenna to beam 4G/5G signals straight to unmodified smartphones. India’s space agency delivered a festive triumph on Christmas Eve, executing a flawless LVM3 launch that propelled the heaviest foreign satellite ever from Indian soil into orbit. The LVM3-M6 mission, dubbed…

Astronomers just witnessed the aftermath of something rarely seen: a fresh dust cloud from a cosmic collision around a nearby star, and then another one appearing in nearly the same spot. Twenty years ago, the Hubble Space Telescope spotted a mysterious point of light near the star Fomalhaut, about 25 light-years from Earth. Scientists named it Fomalhaut…

Liver cells overwhelmed by dietary fat essentially forget how to be liver cells, according to research. Under chronic stress, they progressively shut down the genes that define their normal responsibilities and switch into a bare-bones survival mode. And these changes, the study shows, can signal elevated cancer risk years before any tumor appears. Scientists at MIT and…

Meta’s decision to end its professional fact-checking program sparked a wave of criticism in the tech and media world. Critics warned that dropping expert oversight could erode trust and reliability in the digital information landscape, especially when profit-driven platforms are mostly left to police themselves. What much of this debate has overlooked, however, is that today, AI…

Four spacecraft working as a single virtual instrument are producing unprecedented images of the Sun and its outer atmosphere, revealing how the star’s corona transforms into the solar wind that fills our solar system. Less than a year after launch, NASA’s PUNCH mission has captured the Sun like never before, showing solar activity sweeping past the Moon…

Leafhoppers, insects smaller than your thumbnail, have been mastering the art of staying hidden for millions of years. They coat themselves with microscopic particles that work like nature’s own invisibility cloak, making them harder to spot by cutting down the telltale glints that would otherwise give them away to predators. Now, researchers at Pennsylvania State University have…

Astronomers have discovered a strange lemon-shaped planet that doesn’t make sense. A Jupiter-sized world orbiting a dead star has an atmosphere whose spectrum is dominated by carbon molecules, with a composition so extreme it has left scientists searching for an explanation of how such an object could form. PSR J2322-2650b (the strange planet) circles a pulsar (the…

A young woman starts to become suspicious of her cellphone. She notices it listing Wi-Fi networks she does not recognize, and the photos on her contact cards seem to mysteriously change at random times. One day she tries to make a call and just hears static on the line. She begins to think that someone – or…

Alzheimer’s trials testing Novo Nordisk’s (NOVOb.CO), blockbuster GLP-1 drug semaglutide, despite their failure, underscore a shift to approaching the brain-wasting disease as a system of complex pathways, much the way the field of cancer therapeutics has been transformed in recent years, experts say. Just two drugs are approved to slow Alzheimer’s – Eli Lilly’s (LLY.N), Kisunla and…

Around 200 children in several countries were conceived with sperm from a single donor who unknowingly carried a rare genetic mutation linked to early onset cancers, it has been revealed. The consequences have been devastating. Several children have already died and many families across Europe are now facing a risk they never expected. The case has prompted…

A fledgling social media platform has asked the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to cancel trademarks for Twitter so it can take them for itself, contending that billionaire Elon Musk’s X Corp has abandoned them. The Virginia-based startup, Operation Bluebird, said in its December 2 petition, opens new tab that it wants to be allowed to use…

Deepinder Goyal, founder and CEO of Zomato, has hinted at a new venture called ‘Temple,’ aimed at brain health. Zomato founder and Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal has teased the launch of his next big venture, ‘Temple’, a mysterious new product focused on brain health. Sharing a brief teaser on X, Goyal wrote, “Coming soon. Follow @temple for…

Imagine this: with just one phone number you have the ability to look at everyone’s location, sometimes even live location in real-time, complete with details like full name, address and father’s name. This is no joke because a rogue website called ProxyEarth is allowing just that. If you have wondered just how much tracking is possible with…

EXPERTS are warning Americans about a possible geomagnetic storm that could disrupt power across the country. The massive solar eruption may affect power grids, satellites, and communication issues across the US. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center issued the alert early Wednesday, citing vigorous geomagnetic activity that’s expected to continue through Thursday. Geomagnetic storms are caused by solar…

Gemini 3 Pro version is available for everyone but those using it with a free account will have lower limits for Nano Banana Pro and prompts. The Gemini 3 Pro AI model is getting new limits for those using it without paying for the subscription. Yes, Google has put new restrictions on the number of images or…

WhatsApp bot support for AI assistants have made ChatGPT, Copilot and other options easily available to billions. WhatsApp is blocking access for third-party AI assistants from January 2026 and Microsoft is the latest tech giant to confirm the news about its Copilot assistant to exit the messaging app in a few months from now. AI chatbots have…

Elon Musk has promised to fix the mess around people’s timeline on X and he is now relying on Grok AI to make it better Update your X app and get the new Following tab timeline organised by Grok AI chatbot, as confirmed by X Chief Elon Musk in a post on Thursday. The platform has been…

Apple Inc has taken a bold enough step to stand against the antitrust penalty law of India and incurred a risk of $38 billion in fines. Here’s everything you need to know about the story. Apple Inc, one of the most popular smartphone makers in the world, are contesting India’s new antitrust penalty law under which the…

Scientists working with the James Webb Space Telescope discovered three unusual astronomical objects in early 2025, which may be examples of dark stars. The concept of dark stars has existed for some time and could alter scientists’ understanding of how ordinary stars form. However, their name is somewhat misleading. “Dark stars” is one of those unfortunate names…

Alphabet’s Google and venture capital firm Accel will partner to fund at least 10 early-stage Indian AI startups, marking the U.S. technology giant’s first such funding partnership, top executives at the companies said on Thursday. The move comes as several U.S. tech firms like Microsoft, Amazon and OpenAI make a beeline for the world’s most populous nation,…

According to the EY India’s report, GCCs are applying GenAI where it matters most — enhancing customer service (65 per cent), followed by finance (53 per cent), operations (49 per cent), IT and cybersecurity (45 per cent). Business intelligence adoption has increased to 86 per cent from 80 per cent last year, while data strategy has risen…

CERT-In has issued a security alert for Google Chrome users, urging immediate updates for Windows, macOS, and Linux due to severe vulnerabilities identified as CVE-2025-13223 and CVE-2025-13224. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a fresh security alert for Google Chrome users, advising immediate updates across Windows, macOS, and Linux. The warning comes after multiple…

Ahead of the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the company outlined a series of initiatives focused on shielding users from sophisticated scams, strengthening enterprise cybersecurity, and building inclusive, equitable AI models suited for India and the Global South. Google on Thursday said that it is developing safe and trusted Artificial Intelligence as part of a…

MOSS has survived nine months exposed to outer space, giving hope it can help develop ecosystems for human life on Mars. The plant even made it back to Earth after the experiment and was still capable of reproducing. Researchers calculated it could have lasted for up to 15 years in conditions in which most living organisms cannot…

GOOGLE has launched its next-gen Nano Banana Pro AI bot that makes any image you can dream up – and it’s free. And a Google insider has shared its brainy new tricks with The Sun, and even teased what’s next for the clever AI. Earlier this year, Google’s Gemini AI chatbot added a new feature called Nano…

This initial rollout marks a major technological leap, which officials have likened to an upgrade from ‘3G to 5G’ in telecommunications technology The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has ushered in a new era for Indian travellers, launching the nationwide issuance of e-passports to significantly enhance security standards and expedite global travel. This transformation is part of…

Elon Musk has introduced X Chat, a messaging platform within X, designed to prioritise user privacy and security. It features end-to-end encryption for messages and file sharing, as well as disappearing messages. Elon Musk has officially launched X Chat, a new messaging platform integrated within the social media site X. This new service aims to provide a…

The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025, established by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, initiate the full implementation of India’s first comprehensive data law. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 or DODP Rules 2025. It marks the initiation of full operations of the Digital Personal…

The tiny bird covered an astonishing 3,100 kilometres in just 76 hours, an aerial marathon that saw him slice across central India, glide past Gujarat, and skim out over the Arabian Sea. Three new aerial travellers are rewriting the limits of endurance in the natural world. On November 11 2025, wildlife scientists tagged three Amur Falcons, Apapang…

The images, captured by the Mars Express orbiter, reveal the volcano’s southeast flank with hundreds of overlapping lava flows. The European Space Agency (ESA) has shared stunning images of the foot of Mars’ giant volcano, Olympus Mons, which stands at an impressive 27 km high and has a base over 600 km wide, making it the largest…

The Google Pixel 10, priced around Rs 80,000, features a triple rear camera setup but with reduced sensor capabilities compared to its predecessor. For those seeking alternatives, five noteworthy options are highlighted. Google Pixel 10 launched this year at a price point near Rs 80,000. The phone got a triple rear camera setup as compared to the…

Researchers have built a computer that performs complex AI calculations in a single pass of light, completing what today’s fastest AI chips need multiple steps to accomplish. The breakthrough promises substantial gains in parallelism and energy efficiency for AI computations. The system, called parallel optical matrix-matrix multiplication or POMMM, performs complex mathematical operations by encoding data into…

Getting into your phone can be very tricky if you do not remember your PIN, pattern, or password. However, there are some ways in which you can try to get back into your phone, and some methods require giving up all your data. Let us dive into all the options you have to regain control over your…

Plato’s legend of Atlantis has come to life once again, with archaeologists from the Russian Academy of Sciences having just discovered “traces of a submerged city” destroyed by a devastating 15th-century earthquake underneath Kyrgyzstan’s Lake Issyk Kul, the eighth deepest lake in the world. The city at the flooded Toru-Aygyr complex, which lies near the lake’s northwest…

Ever had a persistent, nagging cough that just wouldn’t go away? You may have had a small piece of food stuck in your airway. It may sound like a rare occurrence, but plenty of people deal with this issue, as these objects are essentially invisible on a standard X-ray. Now, relevant research suggests AI can help catch…

Public WiFi networks offer convenience but pose significant security risks, according to Google. The tech giant warns users to avoid connecting their devices to public networks found in cafes, airports, and hotels, as they can be exploited by attackers to access sensitive information like banking details. Public WiFis are nothing less than a convenience in today’s day…

Healthcare workers and patients feel more warmth from AI-generated medical responses than from actual doctors, a surprising analysis of 15 studies shows. The largest study examined 2,164 patient interactions, with similar patterns emerging across smaller datasets. ChatGPT and similar AI chatbots scored roughly two points higher than human healthcare professionals on 10-point empathy scales when responding to…

Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues. What are called autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body – and tens of millions of people. While most common in women, these diseases…

Scientists say the origins of the ‘Hippo pathway’ date back to single-celled organisms Genetic instructions controlling how big your organs grow date back to long before animals even existed, according to research conducted on microscopic organisms considered our closest single-celled relatives. Scientists studying choanoflagellates discovered these organisms use the very same molecular machinery to control colony size…

Does technological progress equal social progress? Many have lost faith in this idea in an era of hatred, “fake news” and echo chambers. Can regulation make X, TikTok and co. better? In January 2025, Elon Musk conducted an interview on X with Alice Weidel, the leader of Germany’s far-right AfD party, some regional branches of which are…

Experts say AI isn’t wiping out all junior roles, but it’s forcing fresh grads to level up and prove the one thing machines still can’t replace: human judgment. When her six-month internship in public relations abruptly ended at the halfway mark, communications graduate K Sudhiksha, 23, wasn’t entirely surprised. Officially, she was told it was due to…

Committee seeks stronger trial design, urging SII to sharpen objectives and raise scientific standards for proving CERVAVAC’s non-inferiority to Merck’s Gardasil India’s expert committee on vaccines has asked the Serum Institute of India (SII) to revise its Phase III trial plan before moving ahead with tests of its cervical cancer vaccine in women of childbearing age. The…

Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O), opens new tab Google has reached a comprehensive U.S. court settlement with “Fortnite” video game maker Epic Games, agreeing to Android and app store reforms aimed at lowering fees, boosting competition and expanding choices for developers and consumers. In a joint filing, opens new tab on Tuesday in the federal court in San Francisco, the…

Google says the feature is designed to make navigation more accurate, stress-free, and safer, especially on busy highways or in unfamiliar areas Google Maps is taking its navigation experience to the next level. The tech giant has announced a new feature called Live Lane Guidance, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) and car sensors to tell drivers exactly…