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Explained: How Swiss researchers pulled clean drinking water from thin air with no energy input
A group of Swiss engineers and scientists have developed a new method of extracting water from thin air, without no energy input, and no contribution to the greenhouse effect or global warming. When the system hits the market, it is set to help solve the water crises in a number of communities.
Decoding the science and art of interrogation: Does lying come naturally to humans?
A subject for interrogation — whether she happens to be a captive of war, a terrorist apprehended during a counter-terrorism operation, or a petty criminal — will resort to deception as a primary interface with the controlled environment that she is going to be subjected to
Scientists turn nuclear waste into “diamond” batteries that can last for a thousand years
Imagine not having to recharge or replace a battery ever in your life. Well, a group of researchers and scientists at the University of Bristol have developed Nuclear Diamond Batteries that can power devices for over 1000 years, all the while charging themselves.
Explained: What are supermassive black holes, the one which was photographed at the centre of The Milky Way
Astronomers have captured the image of Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way for the first time. Sagittarius A* is actually a supermassive black hole. We take a look at what exactly is a supermassive black hole.
Apple is apparently planning to launch a secret space network for iPhones
Apple has been contemplating including satellite connectivity to their phones for some time now. It seems that if they actually go through with their plans, they may be the first smartphone manufacturer to provide connectivity in space.
Explained: What’s the difference between OLED, AMOLED & P-OLED displays
If you're buying a smartphone or a high-end TV today, chances are that it comes with an OLED, AMOLED, or P OLED display. But what are the differences between these three? Are all OLED and AMOLED Panels built exactly the same? Not quite.
Meet DALL-E, The AI “Artist” That Can Literally Generate Paintings & Photos Worth Millions
The AI System, which is also being called an "artist" DALL-E, is capable of generating some realistic looking paintings and photos, based on text prompts.
Google is working on a new tech that can read your body language without using cameras
One of the biggest concerns for household automation systems has been the supposed lack of privacy. To counter that, Google is working on a new system that can read body language and movements, without a camera.
Explained: How the world’s first space hotel plans on replicating the Earth’s gravity in space
Regular, untrained human beings have extreme difficulty adjusting to zero gravity for long periods of time. An American startup, which is also planning to launch the first hotel in space, says they will also be duplicating the Earth’s gravity. Here’s how.
List of winners for the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in the fields of science and technology
During the 80th Foundation Day celebrations of CSIR, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu spoke about the research centre reinventing itself and focusing on challenges that require long-term scientific and technological solutions.
Treating COVID-19: As widely-available steroid dexamethasone raises hopes, a look at other potential treatments in trials already
So far there are no approved treatments for the coronavirus infection which has claimed more than 443,000 lives globally and 9,900 in India alone
COVID-19 puts no brakes on India's zeal to fight climate change, but not all steps are emission-free
Balancing development, economy and controlling carbon emissions is like walking on a razor edge for a country like India, but India will have to keep fighting climate change challenges for its own people and for the world at large
Earth Day 2021: Theme this year 'Restore our Earth'; significance of day
Global warming, pollution and deforestation are some of the problems routinely discussed since they pose a major threat to nature
How can society help keep Indian women in science, get young girls interested in the field?
Women make up only 14 percent of 2.8 lakh scientists, engineers and technologists in research, institutions in India.
Scientists set out to explore Thwaites glacier to find out how fast seas will rise because of melting Antarctica’s ice
The Florida-sized glacier, Thwaites, has gotten the nickname "doomsday glacier" because of how much ice it has and how much seas could rise if it all melts — more than two feet over hundreds of years
James Webb Space Telescope: Why the world’s astronomers are very, very anxious right now
After $10 billion and years of delays, the telescope is finally scheduled to lift off from a European launch site in French Guiana on its way to a point 1 million miles on the other side of the moon
Why increased rainfall in the Arctic is bad news not only for polar region but the whole world
The Arctic water cycle is expected to shift from a snow-dominated one towards a rain-dominated one during the 21st century, although the timing of this is uncertain.
ITC begins clinical trials of nasal spray for COVID-19 prevention
The company has received approvals from ethics committees and is registered with CTRI for clinical trials of the nasal spray, which is designed to arrest the virus at the entry point in the nasal cavity
Coastal states in Mumbai, Kolkata & four other Indian cities will be underwater by 2030 finds report
Maps show parts of Mumbai, almost the entirety of Navi Mumbai, the coastal areas of Sunderbans, and the surrounding areas of West Bengal’s capital, Kolkata, along with Cuttack in Odisha, may be below tide-level in 2030.
Land ahoy: Study shows the first continents bobbed to the surface more than 3 billion years ago
Most ancient continents, including the Singhbhum Craton, are made of granites, which formed through the melting of pre-existing rocks at the base of the crust.
NASA and USGS released the first photos of Earth captured by the Landsat 9 satellite
The satellite, along with its predecessor Landsat 8, will collect approximately 1,500 images daily of the Earth’s surface, and cover the globe every eight days.
ISRO chief calls upon freshers to work on solutions for global challenges like climate change, natural disasters
Mr Sivan said India is now in a start-up boom and many professionals are quitting their well-paid jobs and responding to the demands of indigenous consumers through start-ups.
Longest partial eclipse of century to occur on 19 November: Here's everything you need to know
The eclipse will be witnessed in large parts of Australia, East Asia, North America, South America, and the Pacific Region. In the United States, all 50 states will be able to view the partial lunar eclipse.
Jeff Bezos offered actor Tom Hanks a seat on Blue Origin's spaceflight for "28 million bucks or something"
He didn't need to spend 28 million dollars to get the experience of being in a space flight but would perhaps do it if it were free, just to feel the joy of “pretending" to be a billionaire.
Google Doodle pays tribute to Dr Kamal Ranadive, Indian cell biologist known for her work with cancer
Ranadive was among the first researchers in India to propose a link between breast cancer and heredity and to identify the links among cancers and certain viruses
Activist Greta Thunberg says COP26 was a greenwash campaign for business leaders, politicians
“Since we are so far from what actually we needed, I think what would be considered a success would be if people realize what a failure this COP is,” Thunberg said.
COP26: Five takeaways from the first day of the biggest climate summit that you need to know
It remains unclear whether the two biggest emitters, China and the United States, can move past tensions over trade and human rights to work together.
Fear of impending environmental doom causing 'climate anxiety' among youth activists around the world
When young people articulate their fears to adults such as teachers, often they find their feels are "invalidated", said clinical psychologist Garret Barnwell.
NASA aims to defend the planet by using its DART mission to destroy an asteroid this month
The target asteroid, Dimorphos, which means "two forms" in Greek, is about 525 feet in diameter and orbits around a larger asteroid named Didymos, "twin" in Greek.