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January 17, 2025 4:58 PM

Scientist bottles smell of bones to help solve cold cases

A Belgian research scientist is working with the federal police to create a scent that mimics the smell of dried human bones to help sniffer dogs find long lost remains. Clement Martin has already isolated the smell of decomposing human flesh and th...

January 17, 2025 10:59 AM

SpaceX’s Starship explodes in flight test, forcing airlines to divert

A SpaceX Starship rocket broke up in space minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday, forcing airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico to alter course to avoid falling debris and setting back Elon Musk's flagship rocket program. SpaceX mission c...

January 16, 2025 5:21 PM

Study links maternal exposure to air pollution before pregnancy with childhood obesity risk

Maternal exposure to air pollution — specifically particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) — during the three months prior to conception may increase the risk of childhood obesity up to two years after birth, according to a stu...

January 16, 2025 3:26 PM

Internet users to surpass 900 million in India this year, AI a game changer

India's internet user base is projected to surpass 900 million by 2025, fueled by the increasing use of Indic languages for digital content, according to a report released on Thursday. The number of active internet users in India reached 886 million...

January 16, 2025 11:12 AM

India becomes fourth country to achieve successful space docking; PM Modi congratulates ISRO on historic feat

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Thursday that India has successfully achieved space docking, becoming the fourth country in the world to do so. The docking was part of the SpaDeX mission, a significant milestone for India's...

January 15, 2025 8:56 PM

Cyber security grand challenge 2.0 launched by MeitY with ₹6.85 cr prize pool

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), has launched the second edition of the Cyber Security Grand Challenge (CSGC 2.0). The initiative, unveiled by S. Krishn...

January 15, 2025 6:16 PM

80% of indian companies recognize AI as a core strategic priority: report

India is leading in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, with 80% of companies identifying AI as a core strategic priority, surpassing the global average of 75%, according to a report released on Wednesday. The report, compiled by Boston Consultin...

January 14, 2025 10:16 PM

South Korea to Prioritize AI and Advanced Technologies in 2025

South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT has announced plans to advance key national strategic technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced biology, as part of its policy objectives for 2025. The ministry aims to position the co...

January 13, 2025 6:30 PM

Study shows tumour DNA in blood may help predict lung cancer outcomes

A team of British scientists has found that a blood test to detect circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) may help predict lung cancer outcomes. Circulating tumour DNA, which consists of fragments of DNA released into the blood by tumours, is known to play ...

January 13, 2025 4:15 PM

Nvidia says new rule will weaken US leadership in AI

Nvidia on Monday criticized a new effort by the Biden administration to tighten Washington's grip on artificial intelligence chip flows around the world, saying the regulation would jeopardize current U.S. leadership in AI. The new rule, which is ex...

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