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India to build its own space station by 2035
India is gearing up to build its own space station by 2035, ISRO Chairman Dr. V Narayanan announced on Sunday.
National Space Day: India celebrates achievements in space exploration
India is celebrating National Space Day on August 23, in honor of the historic Chandrayaan-3 mission.
China's Chang'e-7 Moon mission launch delayed
China's highly-anticipated Chang'e-7 lunar mission has been postponed by nearly a month due to bad weather conditions.
Iris Shen, 17, awarded $150,000 for clam leukemia model
17-year-old Iris Shen from Texas won $150,000 for pioneering research using marine clams with blood cancer as a potential alternative model for early-stage leukemia drug discovery.
Astronaut Don Pettit releases video of green auroras from orbit
Astronaut Don Pettit shared a mesmerizing video of green auroras undulating above Earth, describing the surreal sight as one of the most unforgettable experiences of space travel.
NASA awards 18 NIAC projects $3.2 million to boost exploration tech
NASA's NIAC program has awarded $3.2 million to 18 groundbreaking projects, including a proposal to explore Saturn's rings using 10,000 femtosatellites for in-situ surveys.
Jerry Xu, 17, wins $90,000 Regeneron Science Talent Search prize
Jerry Xu, a 17-year-old from Massachusetts, developed an AI model that converts protein structures into numerical strings, earning him $90,000 in a prestigious competition.
No new strain of H1N1 detected in India, says ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed that there is no new strain of H1N1 (swine flu) in India.
This is what happens when supermassive black holes turn off
Astronomers have discovered a hitherto unseen population of "radio galaxies" with fading "radio lobes."
Cancer treatment breakthrough achieved by doctors in West Bengal
Doctors at Narayana Health in West Bengal have performed a successful Haplo Cord transplant to treat a seven-year-old boy suffering from thalassemia.
This OpenAI leader is worried of 'persistent' AI cyberattacks
Chris Lehane, OpenAI's Chief Global Affairs Officer, has warned of the threat posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Google VP Blaise Aguera y Arcas urges rethinking AI consciousness
Blaise Agüera y Arcas, Google VP, argues that understanding AI consciousness requires rethinking how humans relate to other minds rather than seeking objective detection.
Karnataka study: 10-day yoga naturopathy and diet program eases stress
A study reveals that a 10-day programme combining yoga, naturopathy, and dietary changes can induce measurable autonomic system improvements lasting up to nine months.
China delays Chang'e-7 moon south pole launch to September
China's Chang’e-7 lunar mission, aimed at exploring the Moon’s south pole, has been delayed to September due to Tropical Depression Narra affecting launch conditions in Hainan.
IMBODY launches Power S system in India with AI workouts
Global fitness brand IMBODY debuts in India with Power S, an AI-guided strength training system offering personalised workouts and connected fitness experiences for diverse users.
Meta's patented privacy shield for smart glasses could prevent snooping
Meta has filed a patent for a "privacy shield" on its smart glasses.
IIT Kharagpur opens Texas AI Learning Centre in Houston
The Texas AI Learning Centre, launched in Houston by the IIT Kharagpur Outreach Network, aims to foster AI education, skill development, and US-India technological collaboration.
Claude can now draft and send emails
Anthropic's AI agent, Claude, has received a major update in its Gmail and Google Drive integrations.
Meet Ox Alpha, mysterious free AI model drawing developers
A mysterious artificial intelligence (AI) model, dubbed Ox Alpha, is gaining traction among developers.
ISRO to launch an uncrewed Gaganyaan mission by December
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for a major milestone in its history.
ISRO to stop making rockets, satellites in the future
India's space program is undergoing a major transformation as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) prepares to hand over the manufacturing of launch vehicles and routine satellites to private companies.
World's first custom immunity system for plants is here
Chinese scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform to create custom plant immune receptors.
China's AI-powered flying robot can help rescue people from drowning
China has tested an innovative AI-powered rescue robot, dubbed the "flying lifebuoy," that can fly directly to drowning people.
National Space Day: India marks 3 years since Chandrayaan-3 landing
India's National Space Day on August 23 honors Chandrayaan-3's lunar south pole success, while showcasing the nation's ambitious space missions to Mars, Venus, the Sun, and beyond.
OpenAI pauses most advanced AI projects after Hugging Face breach
OpenAI's Chris Lehane cautions against "persistent" AI-driven cyber-attacks as advanced models gain offensive capabilities, prompting a pause in frontier development.
John Liu pulls lithium from salty water using crop residues
John Liu, a high school student from St. Paul, Minnesota, developed a groundbreaking method using corn stalks and wheat straw to sustainably concentrate lithium from dilute brines.
1M+ users have used LinkedIn's 'AI slop' button
LinkedIn's new "AI slop" button, announced on July 30, has garnered a lot of attention.
IIT Delhi grad Shaivee Malik cofounded battery truck refrigeration startup
Shaivee Malik, an IIT Delhi graduate, co-founded Yotuh Energy to develop a battery-powered refrigeration system that cuts cooling costs by 75%.
ISRO readies 1st uncrewed Gaganyaan test flight in 4 months
India's space agency ISRO is set to achieve a historic milestone with the first un-crewed Gaganyaan mission scheduled for launch within the next four months.
Chinese humanoid robots beat Bolt, van Niekerk records in Beijing
China's humanoid robots are surpassing human speed records, but their ability to handle precision tasks in warehouses and factories remains the true test of their practical value.
NVIDIA AI server prices are rising by more than 15%
Some of NVIDIA's biggest customers have been told that prices for servers containing its artificial intelligence (AI) chips are rising by more than 15% in many cases, according to Bloomberg.
Bengaluru engineer Gaurav Sen builds AI tool preparing pothole complaints
A Bengaluru engineer developed an AI-powered system using a car dashcam, GPS, and accelerometer to detect potholes, record their location, and file complaints in just four seconds.
You need these skills to join OpenAI's economic research team
Ronnie Chatterji, OpenAI's Chief Economist, has revealed the skills required to join his economic research team.
Apple's Vision Pro was once called Reality Pro
Apple's highly anticipated Vision Pro headset was internally dubbed "Reality Pro" for a long time during its development.
Study finds India pays $13,302 per kilogram to launch payloads
India has the highest per-kilogram rocket launch costs among major space powers, averaging $13,302/kg in 2025—significantly higher than the global average of $3,868/kg.
China narrows AI gap to 2.7% amid open-source push
China's embrace of open-source AI models is reshaping global innovation, challenging US dominance and accelerating the commoditization of intelligence across industries.
TISS, IIT Bombay to create Centre for AI and Society
TISS and IIT Bombay will establish a Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Society under the Ratan Tata School of Analytics, focusing on AI's societal impact.
Digantara is developing MOSAIC to autonomously track 400-500 objects nightly
Indian startup Digantara is developing MOSAIC, an autonomous system to detect and track satellites and objects over India, enhancing the nation's space situational awareness.
Harvard Business School's HBS Foundry adds HeyGen AI avatar feedback
Harvard Business School's Foundry bootcamp uses HeyGen-created AI avatars to provide personalized feedback, enhancing its eight-week entrepreneurial program for $699.
DOE-backed REDUCE could recover trillions from 94,000 tons nuclear waste
A groundbreaking technique, REDUCE, accelerates nuclear waste recycling by using advanced centrifuge technology to recover valuable isotopes and reusable fuel worth trillions.
Police misuse allegations spur 56 municipalities to end Flock contracts
Flock CEO Garrett Langley argues for balancing privacy and safety amid backlash, as Americans vandalize AI-powered traffic cameras across the U.S.
Ex-Google TPU head Amir Salek joins Anthropic compute team
Anthropic has recruited Amir Salek, former Google TPU leader, to spearhead its custom AI chip initiative as the company expands its semiconductor and data center efforts.
Inherent's 27B Faraday beats larger OpenAI, Anthropic models replicating research
London-based startup Inherent claims its AI agent, Faraday, outperformed larger models from Anthropic and OpenAI in replicating scientific research using fewer parameters.
This Chinese humanoid robot is faster than Usain Bolt
Chinese smartphone maker Honor's humanoid robot, Lightning, has broken the human world record for the 100m dash.
First-in-the-world: UK python receives cancer treatment meant for humans
A 15-foot-long reticulated python named Jodie Foster has become the world's first snake to receive electrochemotherapy.
A 'ChatGPT moment' for robot brains is coming in 2027
ACE Robotics, a Chinese start-up focused on embodied artificial intelligence (AI), has predicted a major breakthrough in humanoid robot brains by the end of 2027.
This autonomous combat aircraft concept is straight out of future
Swedish defense giant, Saab, has unveiled a full-scale concept of its new stealthy supersonic autonomous combat aircraft.
YouTube's new view-counting system: What it means for creators
YouTube is changing its public view-counting system from August 24, 2026.
Tesla is reportedly discontinuing its solar roof tiles
Tesla is reportedly discontinuing its Solar Roof tiles, nearly a decade after their launch.
US government probing security risks of Chinese LiDAR sensors
The Idaho National Laboratory, a Department of Energy facility, is investigating the potential security risks of Chinese LiDAR sensors if they are widely adopted in US vehicles.
New SIM-card rules from August 24: How they affect you?
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced a major change in SIM card rules, effective from August 24.
SpaceX's 1st orbital Starship launch could happen in September
SpaceX is gearing up for the next launch of its massive Starship rocket.
Oura smart ring maker faces lawsuit over inaccurate sleep tracking
Oura, the company behind the popular smart ring, is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit in California.
YouTube Premium gets another price hike
YouTube Premium prices are rising in countries worldwide, Google confirms to users.
Why Modi government ordered Google to remove several Firebase accounts
The Indian government has ordered tech giant Google to remove hundreds of accounts from its Firebase platform.
Samsung to become world's leading smartphone maker in 2026: Counterpoint
Samsung is set to reclaim its position as the world's leading smartphone manufacturer in 2026, Counterpoint Research has predicted.
Rare earths are now being extracted from mine wastewater
In a major breakthrough, West Virginia University (WVU) researchers have started extracting valuable rare earth elements from acidic mine drainage.
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol model is now cheaper for developers
OpenAI has announced a major price cut for its frontier GPT-5.6 Sol model, reducing costs by over 20% for developers.
Anthropic's Opus 4.6 found to bypass restrictions on explicit content
Anthropic's model released earlier this year, Claude Opus 4.6, has been found to easily bypass restrictions on generating sexually explicit content.
TSMC develops 1.6nm chip process, plans mass production in Q4
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has completed the development of its angstrom-class 1.6nm chip manufacturing process.
Lunar eclipse next week: When, where, how to see it
A partial lunar eclipse will take place on August 27-28, as Earth passes directly between the Sun and Moon during the full moon phase.
This Claude-powered AI device can move your hand
A team of six developers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has created an innovative AI-powered wearable device.
Trump plans 1,000 space launches and re-entries annually by 2030
US President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum to significantly ramp up commercial space launches in the country.