Sci-Tech

New Delhi: Indian-Origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and colleague Butch Willmore will return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) March 19, after spending about 10 months in space. Williams and Wilmore have been stuck in space since June last year due to technical...

New Delhi: JioStar, the newly formed joint venture by the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, Friday announced the launch of JioHotstar by bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar streaming platforms. With close to 3 lakh hours of entertainment, live sports coverage, and more than...

New Delhi: H5N1 bird flu has silently spread from animals to some humans who treat animals, according to a study, by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that suggests bird flu cases may be undercounted. The study showed that veterinarians didn’t have...

Fuzhou: A short-tailed bird fossil, stated to be the oldest dating back about 150 million years, was discovered by Chinese scientists in east China's Fujian Province shedding a new light on the origin of the birds, official media here reported Thursday. The fossilised bird Baminornis...

Guwahati: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati developed a water-repellent, conductive textile that converts electricity and sunlight into heat. Designed to keep wearers warm in cold environments, the innovation addresses the serious health risks posed by prolonged exposure to very low temperatures,...

New Delhi: India and France Wednesday expressed an intent to jointly develop modern nuclear reactors, emphasising that nuclear power was crucial for energy security and transition to a low-carbon economy. The two countries signed a letter of intent on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced...

Beijing: The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) Wednesday unveiled the names of the moon-landing spacesuit and manned lunar rover for the country's manned lunar exploration missions. The moon-landing spacesuit is named Wangyu, meaning gazing into the cosmos, and it echoes the name of the country's...

Ever walked into a room, only to stand there wondering what on earth you came for? You're not alone. It's a phenomenon that happens to all of us at some point. This memory lapse, which many of us brush off as simply ‘forgetful’, is rooted...

Mumbai: Disney+ Hotstar stopped working for many users in India Wednesday afternoon, prompting some to share their complaints on social media. The video streaming platform, available on mobile, web, and smart TVs, appears to be inaccessible on the web and larger screens. Many users encountered...

Bengaluru: The Adani Defence and Aerospace stall, showcasing futuristic technology, has been one of the main attractions at Asia’s largest five-day air show and the 15th edition of the country’s premier aerospace exhibition ‘Aero India 2025’ in Bengaluru. Focusing on cutting-edge technology, the spacious stall...