Science & Technology

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…

Australia has added message board Reddit and livestreaming service Kick to its list of social media platforms that must ban children younger than 16 from holding accounts. The platforms join Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X and YouTube in facing a world-first legal obligation to shut the accounts of younger Australian children from Dec. 10, Communications Minister…

Apple is reportedly working on a new low-cost MacBook that will likely be powered by an iPhone chipset. The Cupertino giant is expected to target students who would otherwise buy Chromebooks or Windows PCs. Apple is said to be working on an affordable MacBook for some time now. The Cupertino giant has seen a rise in MacBook…

A massive bat-shaped cloud appeared in telescope images released on Halloween, spanning an area four times the size of a full moon. The European Southern Observatory’s VLT Survey Telescope in Chile caught this eerie celestial creature just in time for the spookiest night of the year, revealing a stellar nursery where infant stars are actively forming 10,000…

A momentous week in the technology sector made it clear there is no sign the boom in building artificial intelligence infrastructure is slowing — despite the bubble talk. Nvidia (NVDA.O), whose processors are the AI revolution’s backbone, became the first company to surpass $5 trillion in market value. Microsoft (MSFT.O), and OpenAI inked a deal enhancing the…

Reliance Industries on Thursday said its artificial intelligence arm Reliance Intelligence has partnered with Google to offer free access to Google AI Pro for 18 months, worth Rs 35,100 to select Jio 5G users initially. The Reliance-Google offer includes higher access to Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro model in the Gemini app, higher limits to generate stunning images…

Websites for Heathrow, NatWest and Minecraft returned to service late on Wednesday after experiencing problems amid a global Microsoft outage. Outage tracker Downdetector showed thousands of reports of issues with a number of websites around the world over several hours. Microsoft said some users of Microsoft 365 saw delays with Outlook among other services, but by 21:00GMT,…

Atlas, OpenAI’s new ChatGPT-powered browser, launched on Tuesday looking to “rethink what a browser can be about” and challenge the hegemony of Google Chrome. But how accurate are AI browsers? The US artificial intelligence company OpenAI said on Tuesday that it is launching its own web browser, Atlas, to rival Google’s popular Chrome browser. Atlas will be…

Meta (META.O), opens new tab has struck a $27 billion financing deal with Blue Owl Capital to fund its biggest data center project globally, as large technology companies race to build out the infrastructure needed to power their artificial intelligence ambitions. Tuesday’s announcement marks Meta’s largest-ever private capital deal. Under it, Meta will retain about 20% equity…

The establishment of a $15 billion Google AI hub in Andhra Pradesh has ignited political tensions, particularly between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh has responded to political criticism from Tamil Nadu over Google’s decision to set up a $15 billion Artificial Intelligence hub in Visakhapatnam. The investment, announced as part of…

Posting about her kids brings joy and connection, but with growing online risks, this mum-of-two has learnt that some moments are best kept just for family. The first time I shared a photo of my firstborn son online, he was just 30 days old. I was still adjusting to motherhood, revelling in the fact that I now…

A constellation of classified defense satellites built by the commercial company SpaceX is emitting a mysterious signal that may violate international standards, NPR has learned. Satellites associated with the Starshield satellite network appear to be transmitting to the Earth’s surface on frequencies normally used for doing the exact opposite: sending commands from Earth to satellites in space.…

A video posted by minister’s social media account shows that he gave go ahead to the team to prepare for the indigenous production of the chipset that can be used in IT servers. India’s first indigenously-designed 7 nanometer computer processor ‘Shakti’ is expected to be ready by 2028, which can be produced at chip plant locally in…

In the next few weeks, OpenAI will put out a version of ChatGPT that will let people have more control over the chatbot’s tone and personality, CEO Altman said. OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT will soon allow more content like “erotica for verified adults” as part of what the company describes as a “treat adult users like…

Medications prescribed years ago may still be influencing the bacteria living in your gut today, according to new research that challenges the assumption that drug effects end when treatment stops. Analyzing gut bacteria samples from 2,509 people in Estonia, researchers discovered that various medications continue to leave detectable fingerprints on the microbiome long after someone has stopped…

Elon Musk’s race to dominate our planet’s orbit with his satellite constellations is creating tons of space junk — enough of it, in fact, that we might want to start looking up. According to storied Smithsonian astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell, there are now one or two of these Starlink satellites falling back to Earth every single day, he…

OpenAI could now be the world’s most valuable startup, ahead of Elon Musk’s SpaceX and TikTok’s parent company ByteDance, after a secondary stock sale designed to retain employees at the ChatGPT maker. Current and former OpenAI employees sold $6.6 billion in shares to a group of investors, pushing the privately held artificial intelligence company’s valuation to $500…

Elon Musk axed an X engineer after they delivered the harsh truth about why his posts were flopping, a new book claims. Journalist Jacob Silverman revealed in his new book Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley that Musk became fixated on how people interacted with his posts following his $44 billion acquisition of…

When two researchers at the University of Cambridge challenged ChatGPT with a classic puzzle from ancient Greece, they found that the model sometimes behaved less like a search engine and more like a learner. The platform took time testing approaches, reconsidering when prompted, and even resisting wrong suggestions. The study suggests that artificial intelligence may do more…

The Moon and Sun staged a dramatic spectacle on September 21, when a deep partial solar eclipse darkened skies over the Pacific Ocean and turned the glowing disk of the sun into a radiant crescent. The eclipse occurred during the new Moon phase, when the Moon passes directly between Earth and the Sun. The alignment hid much…

Astronomers have glimpsed the inner structure of a dying star in a rare kind of cosmic explosion called an “extremely stripped supernova.” In a paper published in Nature, Steve Schulze of Northwestern University in the United States and colleagues describe the supernova 2021yfj and a thick shell of gas surrounding it. Their findings support our existing theories…

During the Meta Connect event, the launch of Meta Ray Ban glasses was overshadowed by technical failures. AI miscommunication and unresponsive features led to a chaotic demonstration, prompting CEO Mark Zuckerberg to blame connectivity issues for the mishaps. At the annual Meta Connect event on Thursday, the tech giant introduced its premium Meta Ray-Ban glasses with a…

More than 330 websites have been linked to a phishing operation that stole over 5,000 Microsoft user credentials. Microsoft said on Tuesday that it seized 338 websites linked to a Nigerian-based service that allowed users to carry out phishing campaigns The service, called “Raccoon0365,” allowed users to engage in phishing campaigns that involved thousands of emails at…

Google shared eight Nano Banana prompts, which you can use to create surreal and extraordinary profile pictures on Google Gemini. The Nano Banana craze has taken over social media and is still going strong. People are sharing various prompts that can be used to turn unassuming pictures into extraordinary visuals. Google, in a recent post, revealed eight…

China accused Nvidia on Monday of violating the country’s antimonopoly laws and said it would step up scrutiny of the world’s leading chipmaker, escalating tensions with Washington as the two countries held trade talks this week. Chinese regulators said a preliminary investigation found that Nvidia didn’t comply with conditions imposed when it purchased Mellanox Technologies, a network…

It feels like there are so many things constantly vying for our attention: the sharp buzz of the phone, the low hum of social media, the unrelenting flood of emails, the endless carousel of content. It’s a familiar and almost universal ailment in our digital age. Our lives are punctuated by constant stimulation, and moments of real…

Approximately 30% of the global population is affected by metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD), a condition that previously lacked targeted treatments. In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have identified a genetic factor that exacerbates the disease, and remarkably, the FDA-approved drug that most effectively targets this factor is vitamin B3. A collaborative research team led by Professor Jang…

Scientists in the Netherlands discovered a new pair of salivary glands in the human throat while testing a cancer scan. Scientists in the Netherlands have made a surprising discovery of a new organ in the human throat. While testing a new cancer scan in 2020, they accidentally found a set of glands deep in the upper part…

Google has introduced an innovative feature called Nano Banana that allows users to easily transform photos into 3D collectible models using its Gemini 2.25 Flash Image technology. Ever wished you could turn a simple photo into a cool 3D collectable? Thanks to Google’s quirky new feature called Nano Banana, you actually can and it only takes a…

NASA has revealed the clearest signs of life on Mars ever after making an incredible rover discovery. Evidence of ancient alien microbes have been uncovered in a dry river channel formed roughly 3.7 billion years ago, scientists reported Wednesday. A sample obtained by Nasa’s Perseverance rover found sediment on the bottom of the ancient Neretva Vallis lake…

iPhone 17 series has launched along with the new Air variant and the Pro models that get serious upgrades this year. Apple iPhone 17 series event has wrapped up on Tuesday, and we now have four new models from the company that will be looking for your money later this month when they go on sale. The…

Scientists at Stanford University have identified a specific brain region that appears to drive core autism symptoms in mice and successfully improved those behaviors using targeted treatments. The breakthrough focuses on overactive neurons deep in the brain that serve as gatekeepers for sensory information, controlling what signals reach conscious awareness The findings, published in Science Advances, come…

The simulation is part of Nasa’s Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA), a series of Earth-based experiments to evaluate how humans cope with the physical and psychological demands of deep-space travel. Four volunteers are preparing to step into a year-long mission designed to mirror what it might be like to live on Mars. On October 19,…

When you decide to reach for your morning coffee, more than half a million brain cells spring into action across nearly every region of your brain. Scientists have now captured this moment-by-moment neural activity in unprecedented detail, revealing that decision-making is far more brain-wide than researchers once believed. An international team published two breakthrough studies in the…

Scientists have discovered that small molecules naturally present in every cell may hold the key to understanding why cancer spreads so aggressively. Researchers have identified a specific protein that could become the target for more precise treatments. A new study reveals that polyamines, which are small molecules that help maintain normal cell functions, actually hijack cancer cells…

A judge ruled on Tuesday that Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O), Google must share search data with competitors but rejected prosecutors’ bid to make the internet giant sell off its popular Chrome browser and Android operating system. Here is what has happened so far in the case and what comes next: The Justice Department during President Donald Trump’s first administration…

Researchers have successfully performed the first DNA-free gene editing on raspberry plants, marking a scientific advance that could eventually lead to improved berries without the regulatory complexities of traditional genetic modification. The technique, described in a paper published in Frontiers in Genome Editing, uses molecular scissors called CRISPR to make precise cuts in raspberry genes, then relies…

A major new study reveals that nearly half of young children diagnosed with ADHD receive medication within just one month of diagnosis, even though pediatric guidelines recommend starting with behavioral therapy first for this age group. The largest study of its kind examined electronic health records from more than 712,000 children seen at eight major pediatric health…

Meta faces scrutiny over its use of chatbots mimicking celebrities, including notable figures like Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez. A report revealed that some chatbots, specifically parody versions, were created by Meta staff, while others were user-generated. Meta, due to its involvement in different domains, keeps getting into trouble one way or the other. In a recent…

College students have a clear message for their schools: artificial intelligence skills matter more than traditional coursework. A new survey of 2,000 students reveals that 50% believe learning to use AI is the most important skill they’ll gain in college. The research, commissioned by Grammarly and conducted by Talker Research, shows students are already living in an…

The Nisar mission, a $1.5 billion joint venture between the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) and the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), is now set to revolutionise climate monitoring and disaster response, not just for India, but worldwide. India crossed a milestone in its space and climate ambitions on Wednesday with the successful launch…

When SpaceX was negotiating a deal with the Bahamas last year to allow its Falcon 9 rocket boosters to land within the island nation’s territory, Elon Musk’s company offered a sweetener: complimentary Starlink internet terminals for the country’s defense vessels, according to three people familiar with the matter. The rocket landing deal, unlocking a more efficient path…

Recent revelations by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on a podcast indicate that private conversations with AI chatbots like ChatGPT lack legal confidentiality. Your private conversations with AI chatbots like ChatGPT may not be as confidential as you might believe. In a recent YouTube podcast episode of This Past Weekend, hosted by Theo Von, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman…

The secret to fighting global malnutrition might be hiding in the soil beneath wheat fields. Australian scientists discovered that when farmers add specific fungi to wheat crops, the grain absorbs significantly more zinc, and delivers it in a form that the human body can more easily use. Iron absorption also improved, even though iron levels in the…

What if everything we can see, stretching hundreds of millions of miles in all directions, sits inside a cosmic bubble where matter is spread more thinly than everywhere else in the universe? New research published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society says that’s exactly where we might be living, and it could solve one…

USERS of Elon Musk’s Starlink have been left without connection today following a major network outage. Reported issues began to emerge around 3.30pm EDT, according to DownDetector. A Starlink spokesperson said on X: “Starlink is currently in a network outage and we are actively implementing a solution. “We appreciate your patience, we’ll share an update once this…

A sweeping cyber espionage operation targeting Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab server software compromised about 100 organizations as of the weekend, two of the organizations that helped uncover the campaign said on Monday. Microsoft on Saturday issued an alert about “active attacks” on self-hosted SharePoint servers, which are widely used by organizations to share documents and collaborate…

Eight babies have been born in the UK using genetic material from three people to prevent devastating and often fatal conditions, doctors say. The method, pioneered by UK scientists, combines the egg and sperm from a mum and dad with a second egg from a donor woman. The technique has been legal here for a decade but…

While it might seem surprising that returning from just 400 kilometers above Earth takes nearly a full day, the extended duration is a result of complex orbital mechanics, safety protocols, and precise landing requirements. When Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and his Axiom-4 crewmates undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on July 14, 2025, they began a…

As Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla prepares for his return to Earth, his farewell message from the International Space Station (ISS) resonated with pride, gratitude, and hope for India’s space future. In a heartfelt ceremony, Shukla reflected on his journey, the achievements of the mission, and the collaborative spirit that defined his time in orbit. In his address,…

A simple blood test might soon reveal whether your brain functions like a 30-year-old’s or a 70-year-old’s — and whether you’re likely to live a long, healthy life or face an early death. Stanford University researchers analyzed blood samples from nearly 45,000 people and discovered something surprising: organs age at wildly different speeds, and having a young…

The new Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and the new Z Flip7 FE are available for pre-orders now. Samsung introduced several updates to its foldable devices lineup on Wednesday (Jul 9), with the new Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and the new Z Flip7 FE taking stage at the latest Unpacked event. The Korean electronics company unveiled…

Yet another story from Soham Parekh’s controversy is out. Dhruv Amin, co-founder of AI startup Create, reveals Parekh came to work only once and frequently missed meetings, and delayed deliverables. In a bizarre saga that could be ripped straight from a tech satire, Soham Parekh, an India-based software engineer, has stunned Silicon Valley after admitting to secretly…

Over the past decade, health insurance companies have increasingly embraced the use of artificial intelligence algorithms. Unlike doctors and hospitals, which use AI to help diagnose and treat patients, health insurers use these algorithms to decide whether to pay for health care treatments and services that are recommended by a given patient’s physicians. One of the most…

Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O), Google has been hit by an EU antitrust complaint over its AI Overviews from a group of independent publishers, which has also asked for an interim measure to prevent allegedly irreparable harm to them, according to a document seen by Reuters. Google’s AI Overviews are AI-generated summaries that appear above traditional hyperlinks to relevant webpages…

Leaving a workplace after a certain period is part of one’s professional journey, as people often switch companies for better opportunities, higher compensation or different types of exposure at other organisations. However, the decision completely lies with the employee, with no role for the current company to play, at least not before a formal resignation is submitted.…

Your body is quietly collecting genetic changes right now, and scientists want to map every single one. A massive new research network is launching the most ambitious genetic study since the Human Genome Project, but this time they’re tracking the thousands of DNA alterations that pile up throughout your lifetime. The Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues (SMaHT)…

Microsoft is firing thousands of workers, its second mass layoff in months. The tech giant began sending out layoff notices Wednesday (July 2, 2025). The company declined to say how many people would be laid off but said that it will comprise less than 4% of the workforce it had a year ago. Microsoft said the cuts…

Roman Chiporukha also told The Sun how it’s the human race’s ‘destiny’ to live in space ONLY the mega-wealthy know that there is a travel agent who brokers trips to space for the rich. Roman Chiporukha, otherwise known as Mr Intergalactic, founded SpaceVIP to take thrill-seekers out to space – but he believes holidays to the stars…

Around midday on June 13 last year, my colleagues and I were scanning the skies when we thought we had discovered a strange and exciting new object in space. Using a huge radio telescope, we spotted a blindingly fast flash of radio waves that appeared to be coming from somewhere inside our galaxy. After a year of…

A federal judge ruled on Wednesday for Meta Platforms against a group of authors who had argued that its use of their books without permission to train its artificial intelligence system infringed their copyrights. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, in San Francisco, said in his decision that the authors had not presented enough evidence that Meta’s AI…

SCIENTISTS have raised “urgent concerns” over new viruses discovered in bats which have the potential to spill over into humans and could be “highly fatal”. Testing bats in China, experts found 22 viruses – 20 of which have never been seen before. Two of these new bugs were of particular concern, as they were closely related to…

It’s rocking into spiderwebs. NASA’s Curiosity rover snapped pictures of a long-sought geological structure — dubbed “spiderwebs” — on the Red Planet that indicate a history of flowing water, the space agency announced. The boxwork ridge structure spans 12 miles across at some points and indicates to experts that groundwater once spread across this section of the…

What if everything you thought you knew about time was completely wrong? A physicist is now proposing that time itself isn’t the simple, one-way flow we experience, but actually has three separate dimensions. This wild idea might even finally solve some of the biggest mysteries in science. Gunther Kletetschka from the University of Alaska Fairbanks has developed…

You’ve built your career, found the right partner, and now you’re ready to start a family at 45. Nearly 5% of Swedish babies are now born to mothers over 40, but a study tracking over 312,000 births has uncovered troubling health risks that increase significantly with each passing year. Swedish researchers discovered that women who give birth…

Safe quantum communication requires enabling a sender and receiver to get ‘quantum keys’, which are made of streams of photons — the carriers of light India could be technologically capable of “quantum communication” using satellites in the “next half a decade” Professor Bhaskar Kanseri of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi, whose team recently reported an instance…

The radio pulse was blasted from a defunct satellite, Relay 2, which was an experimental communications satellite launched in 1964. Scientists received a mysterious radio pulse that came from a satellite that had been dead for decades. The signal was so powerful that for a moment it outshone all other objects in the sky, New Scientist reported.…

Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O), Google faced a potential setback on Thursday as an adviser to Europe’s highest court sided with EU antitrust regulators in the company’s fight against a record 4.34 billion euro ($4.98 billion) fine levied seven years ago. The European Commission in its 2018 decision said Google had used its Android mobile operating system to block rivals.…

SpaceX’s massive Starship spacecraft exploded into a dramatic fireball during testing in Texas late on Wednesday, the latest in a series of setbacks for billionaire Elon Musk’s Mars rocket program. The explosion occurred around 11 p.m. local time while Starship was on a test stand at its Brownsville, Texas Starbase while preparing for the tenth test flight,…

NETFLIX is adopting broadcast channels for the first time after nearly all but killing off traditional linear TV. The streaming giant is picking up channels from TF1 Group, France’s biggest commercial broadcaster, as part of a recently inked deal. Viewers will be able to watch all five TF1 live channels, the Financial Times reported. The deal will…