Science

How many spiders and pseudoscorpions does it take to make one of the world’s greatest taxonomists?

Dr. Mark Harvey has described over 1,000 new species, primarily arachnids, marking a significant achievement in taxonomy. His work is vital for conservation efforts.

GHMC reviews air quality measures in city NCAP meeting

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has announced new measures to combat air pollution, including expanding electric bus services and improving pedestrian infrastructure. These actions are crucial for enhancing public health and...

Can Karnataka retain tag of India’s top destination for space?

Karnataka has approved its Space Technology Policy 2025-30 to maintain its status as India's top space destination, targeting 50% of the national market share by 2033.

NASA Software Raises Bar for Aircraft Icing Research 

NASA's GlennICE software improves aircraft icing research, enhancing safety for pilots and passengers. It allows for advanced modeling of ice buildup in various conditions.

OpenAI has trained its LLM to confess to bad behavior

OpenAI is experimenting with language models that can confess to their mistakes, aiming to improve trustworthiness. This approach could help understand and mitigate deceptive behaviors in AI.

MRSI adopts ICC/ESOMAR 2025 Code, tightens ethics for an AI-driven insights industry

The Market Research Society of India (MRSI) has adopted the ICC/ESOMAR International Code 2025 to enhance ethics in the AI-driven insights industry. This move aims to improve transparency and accountability in market research.

AI transforming education, research quality, says expert

AI is revolutionizing education in India, enhancing research quality and student understanding, according to an expert at a recent faculty program.

Discovery about water molecules contradicts what is taught in textbooks

Researchers found that the arrangement of water molecules at the surface is more complex than previously thought, impacting atmospheric chemistry and other fields.

NASA’s Moon Rocket Celebrates 250 Years of American Innovation

NASA's Roman Observatory has successfully completed a series of critical tests, marking a significant milestone for the mission. This achievement is crucial for advancing our understanding of the universe.

Life Invisible: the fight against superbugs starts in the driest place on Earth

Cristina Dorador is researching new antibiotics in Chile's Atacama Desert to combat drug-resistant superbugs, while examining lithium mining's ecological impact.

Bharath Hospital to host National Cancer Care Summit showcasing new-age innovations in oncology

Bharath Hospital will hold a Cancer Care Summit to discuss innovations in oncology. This event is significant for advancing cancer treatment in India.

Beyond the negative headlines, some truly good things came out of Cop30

Cop30 faced criticism for not including fossil fuel phaseout plans, yet it made significant strides in climate action and adaptation finance.