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AI requires 'parenting' to ensure our survival, says expert
De Kai, a leading machine learning scientist and AI ethics advocate, suggests that the framing of AI development as a US-China tech race fundamentally misunderstands the technology.
Overuse of CT scans raises cancer risk: Study
A recent study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine has found that CT scans, a key diagnostic tool, could be responsible for as much as 5% of all US cancer cases in a single year.
James Webb Telescope may detect alien life on 'Hycean' planets
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) could detect signs of life on a class of exoplanets called "hycean" worlds.
After Pokemon, scientists using Super Mario to benchmark AI models
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego's Hao AI Lab have proposed a new way to test artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
This lake hides enough lithium to power 382 million EVs
California's largest lake, the Salton Sea, is sitting on a lithium deposit worth an estimated $540 billion.
'Mediocre but not incompetent': 'Mozart of math' reviews OpenAI's GPT-o1
OpenAI's latest generative AI model o1, codenamed "Strawberry," has been put to the test by Terence Tao, a renowned professor at the University of California, once described as the "Mozart of math."
'Looking forward to..': Rahul Gandhi as he arrives in Dallas
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Dallas, Texas, on Sunday for a three-day visit to the United States.
Lab-grown brains are unlikely to achieve consciousness anytime soon
Brain organoids are 3D models grown in labs, in order to mimic the human brain. They are typically developed from stem cells.
Scientists possibly crack pancreatic cancer code: Details here
In a significant stride against pancreatic cancer, international researchers have identified a critical genetic flaw that could lead to a potential cure.
Scientists propose new definition of planets, Pluto still remains excluded
Planetary scientists are challenging the International Astronomical Union's 2006 definition of a planet.
NASA's Chandra Observatory continues to search for life beyond Earth
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the European Space Agency's XMM-Newton are being used by astronomers to explore the potential habitability of exoplanets.
Martian meteorites unlock secrets of the Red Planet's hidden layers
A team of scientists from the University of California, San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography is studying meteorites from Mars that have landed on Earth.
Mini 5G towers could solve your smartphone battery woes: Research
A team of scientists from the University of California has proposed an innovative strategy that could potentially extend smartphone battery life by up to 50% in urban areas.
Human brains growing larger with each generation, says study
A groundbreaking study has found that the human brain has been gradually growing in size over generations.
University of California, Berkeley graduates are change-makers: Here's how
The University of California, Berkeley has long been a cradle for nurturing minds dedicated to environmental stewardship.
Prolonged sitting linked to increased mortality risk, study reveals
A recent study conducted by the University of California, San Diego has shed light on the health risks associated with prolonged sitting.
Former YouTube CEO's son found dead at US university
Marco Troper, the son of YouTube's former CEO Susan Wojcicki, was found dead on Tuesday (February 13) in his dormitory at the University of California, Berkeley, in the United States (US), per reports.
Children at risk of developing long COVID-19: Study
There is a link between children who contracted COVID-19 and subsequently showed signs of long COVID, a recent study found.
No sign of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines in breast milk: Study
Researchers have found no evidence of the presence of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in breast milk suggesting that mRNA preventives are safe during lactation.
Amusement park offers free entry to customers named 'Kamala'
If your name is Kamala or Kamal, you're lucky today!
Indian mathematician named joint-winner of Michael and Sheila Held Prize
Nikhil Srivastava, a young Indian mathematician, has been named winner of the prestigious 2021 Michael and Sheila Held Prize along with two others for solving long-standing questions on the Kadison-Singer problem and Ramanujan graphs.
Climate change may shift rainfall patterns, claims study
In the future, climate change will cause an uneven shifting of the tropical rain belt, leading to increased flooding in parts of India, a new study warns.
Getting COVID-19 and flu together increases risk of death: Experts
With the world still scrambling to find a vaccine for coronavirus, experts have warned that the impending flu season could make matters worse.
California wildfires leave 3 dead; smoke turns skies orange
With over two dozen fires raging across the US state of California, residents in the San Francisco area and neighboring regions are witnessing orange skies due to the smoke and ash.
Is Abbott's rapid COVID-19 test the biggest game-changer?
In a major move, the US Food and Drug Administration has cleared a game-changing 'rapid antigen test' for COVID-19.
Kentucky event: America's Jennifer Brady wins her maiden WTA title
America's Jennifer Brady clinched her first WTA title, defeating Swiss left-handed player Jil Teichmann 6-3, 6-4 in the Top Seed Open final on Sunday.
Coronavirus: Asymptomatic cases may be key to ending pandemic
For months, it has been known that although the novel coronavirus is highly contagious, a large portion of infected individuals witnesses only mild or no symptoms.
Meet Ryan Roslansky: The new CEO of LinkedIn
After International Business Machines (IBM), LinkedIn, the social network for working professionals with over 600 million users, is witnessing a major management change.
Earth's deepest point on land found hidden under Antarctica's ice-sheet
For decades, scientists have wondered what lies beneath the ice sheets of Antarctica. Well, as per new findings, the White continent has been hiding a whole lot from us.
Scientists may have found the secret to reverse aging
Since, well, forever, humans have tried to find ways to make them look and feel younger; homemade face packs, makeup, botox, exercise, etc., which don't truly deliver the desired effect.
Having multiple husbands can be beneficial for women, observes study
Polygamy in our society is often frowned upon, especially for women. In India, the practice is also largely illegal.
Indian researchers built an AI to detect deepfake videos
AI has not only given us extremely capable technologies but also some problems to worry about.
6 notable and successful alumni of IIT-Madras
The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-Madras), stands as one of the country's most esteemed and sought-after institutions for quality technical education.
This IAS officer scored over 104% in UC Berkeley course
In a rare feat, IAS officer Manish Ranjan of Jharkhand scored more than 100% in a course at the prestigious University of California, Berkeley.
Google's security tools can shield you from cyber-attacks: Details here
Google has long been asking users to enable its security tools for shielding all its services - from Gmail to Google Photos - from hacking attempts.
Now, AI can transform brain activity into realistic speech
AI has wide applications but a group of scientists is using the technology for a noble cause - to give voice to those who can't speak.
'Desperate Housewives' actor Felicity Huffman charged in college entrance scandal
In one of the largest college admissions scams in the US, Felicity Huffman, Desperate Housewives star, was arrested on Tuesday.
Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi's floor routine breaks the internet, here's why!
An athlete-student of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has become the talk of the town.
India's growth very solid over past four-years: IMF Chief Economist
India's growth has been "very solid" over the past four years, IMF's Chief Economist Maurice Obstfeld said yesterday, praising the fundamental economic reforms like the GST and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code carried out by the government.
India's economic growth held back due to demonetization, GST: Rajan
Goods and Services Tax (GST) and demonetization are the two major headwinds that held back India's economic growth last year, the 23rd and former Reserve Bank of India Governor, Raghuram Rajan, said yesterday.
Delhi: Air quality poor, expected to worsen further
With Diwali just over a couple of weeks away, Delhi's air quality has dropped to the 'poor' category with a pollution cloud hanging over its head.
At 15, Indian-American genius becomes an engineer!
Three years ago, Indian-American prodigy Tanishq Abraham graduated from a California college when he was just 11, and made headlines globally.
Ahmedabad University, American management-school to launch MBA in pharma management
With an aim to tap the huge market potential in pharmaceutical and allied industries, the Gujarat-based Ahmedabad University has collaborated with America's Rady School of Management at the University of California, San Diego to launch a Global Executive MBA degree in Pharmaceutical Management.
Lab-grown Neanderthal mini-brains might shed more light on human evolution
Up until now, researchers' attempts to understand the success of Homo sapiens over their less fortunate evolutionary uncles, the Neanderthals, literally involved studying a void i.e. the empty space in Neanderthal skulls.
Indian-American Amul Thapar on Trump's list of Supreme Court judges
Amul Thapar, an Indian-American legal luminary, is among the 25 shortlisted judges US President Donald Trump could nominate to replace Supreme Court Justice, Anthony Kennedy.
Facebook giving open-access to user's data; formed data-sharing partnerships: NYT
Weeks after it was revealed that a British political firm Cambridge Analytica accessed millions of user data on Facebook, the social network company is now through another set of allegations by the New York Times.
Question that is driving the internet crazy: Yanny or Laurel?
Three years ago, the netizens got bombed over the color of a dress.
Reputed Indian-American scientist faces misconduct allegations
Indian-American scientist Inder Verma, among the world's top authorities on cancer and gene therapy, has been placed on leave from California's prestigious Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
Home-rental startup NestAway raises Rs. 333cr from Goldman Sachs, others
Bengaluru-based online home-rental network NestAway Technologies has raised $51mn (Rs. 333.1cr) from investors including Goldman Sachs and a joint venture firm of noted industrialist Ratan Tata.
Is the cure for cancer, AIDS hiding in plain sight?
There're still many diseases for which we have no treatment yet. But what if we had already discovered the cure accidentally and didn't know about it?
Illegal sale of opioids: Indian-American pharma billionaire arrested
Indian-American billionaire John Kapoor has reportedly been arrested for illegally marketing opioids.
Rahul Gandhi leaves experts impressed with "substantive" talk on policy
Thanks to media, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi is more or less viewed as a 'pappu' by the public- someone who doesn't know what he's talking about.
Rahul Gandhi's speech at University of California: Highlights
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi was at the University of California, Berkeley, yesterday to address students on 'India at 70: Reflections on the Path Forward'.
UK to start testing self-driving truck "platoons" in 2018!
The UK Government has announced that the testing of semi-automated lorries on major British roads would be conducted by 2018-end.
US science envoy resigns with hidden "IMPEACH" message to Trump
A science envoy to the US State Department is the latest high-profile associate to resign over President Donald Trump's response to a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville.
Trump breaks 64-years of precedent, gives just one solo presser
US President Donald Trump's dislike for the news media is no secret, he largely prefers Twitter for disseminating information.
How much does earth's plastic weigh? Try a billion elephants!
Despite its extremely negative environmental impacts, plastic continues to be an inherent part of our lifestyle.
How Google pays academicians to buy "influence"
With its tentacles spread into everything, way beyond the Internet, Google has become extremely powerful and influential.
Indian-origin professor to lead MIT's School of Engineering
Indian-origin academician Anantha Chandrakasan has been named dean of Massachusetts Institute of Technology's School of Engineering.
India witnessing shocking increase in heatwaves
India is witnessing increasing temperatures. Several deaths due to heatwave have already been reported; experts say more are likely.
Alternative male contraceptives using chemicals from plants
Californian researchers have discovered chemicals in wild plants that can act as anti-fertility agents by preventing the sperm from meeting the egg.
UCSF study on Apple Watch highlights potential for health monitoring
A study conducted by the University of California, San Francisco, and heartbeat measurement app Cardiogram concluded that the Apple Watch, when paired with an AI-based algorithm, can detect the most common abnormal heart rhythm with an accuracy of 97%.
Alzheimer's may finally be defeated by transmuted skin cells
Remember the final scene of the movie Black? Rani Mukherji teaches Amitabh Bachhan new words as he no longer remembers anything.
Self-healing material is a sci-fi dream come true
Smartphone displays getting cracked is not a far-fetched scenario in modern times.
'Wearable' tattoo that could detect alcohol levels
Scientists have developed a wearable patch resembling a tattoo which can be worn on the skin to detect alcohol-levels.
Chan Zuckerberg Foundation pledges $3 billion
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative will invest $3 billion over ten years to "help cure, prevent, or manage all disease" via a program called Chan Zuckerberg Science (CZS).