Topic: Science / Technology

China plans human Moon landing before 2030, readies research station

China has reiterated its goal of landing astronauts on the Moon before 2030 and is also preparing to build a lunar research station.

Cyclone Murasu threat rises, evacuation planned for 30,000 coastal residents

Cyclone Murasu has intensified over the Bay of Bengal, prompting high alerts in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu and evacuation plans for about 30,000 people.

Florida plane crash: Jet hit storm cloud, wind and icing

A Learjet-60 crash in Florida may have involved a rapidly developing storm cloud, strong wind gusts and icing, but the NTSB investigation is continuing.

Delhi Air Turns Toxic Again, AQI 349 Amid Widespread Smog

Delhi’s air has turned toxic again, with AQI recorded at 349 and smog affecting several areas, according to CPCB data.

Four NASA members exit Mars mission simulation after 378 days

Four members who took part in NASA’s Mars mission simulation emerged after 378 days in isolation at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Microsoft exit offer after just three months leaves employee worried

An Indian Microsoft developer claimed he received a voluntary exit offer just three months after joining, amid the company’s VEO plan in India and three other countries.

Signs of 50-km tunnel on Moon may offer natural bunker

Signs of a 50-km-long tunnel on the Moon suggest a possible natural bunker, but scientists say direct investigation is needed before any conclusion.

Turkey’s Tuz Lake Nears Drying Point, Flamingos Face Growing Threat

Turkey’s second-largest lake, Tuz Gölü, is facing a severe water crisis, threatening salt production, local livelihoods and flamingo breeding grounds.

Goyal Questions Climate Finance Commitments and Europe’s Carbon Tax Regime

Goyal raised climate finance commitments under the 2015 Paris climate agreement and questioned the European Union’s carbon tax mechanism at the Berlin Global Dialogue.

Relief operations intensified after devastation in Tibet quake-hit areas near Nagqu

Relief and rescue operations have been intensified after an earthquake near Nagqu in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, with more than 12,000 people moved to safety.

First human Shamonda virus infection confirmed in France, patient dies

France has reported the first recorded human Shamonda virus infection. The patient died in early October, and authorities are investigating the virus’s possible role.

APAC mobility conference to focus on safer transport

SAEINDIA will host the 23rd Asia Pacific Automotive Engineering Conference at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi on November 13 and 14, according to an October 22...

ISRO achieves major success in methane rocket engine ignition test

ISRO has successfully tested the full-scale gas generator of its LME-110 methane rocket engine, a step linked to future heavy-lift launches and crewed lunar mission plans.

India Demonstrates Indigenous 1,000-Km Quantum Communication Network, Plans Wider Expansion

India has demonstrated an indigenous 1,000-km quantum communication network using QKD technology, with plans to expand its capacity to 2,000 km.

Stay Alert While Shopping Online This Festive Season: Fake Offers Could

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STPI, IIT BHU Conference Discusses Practical AI Solutions for Healthcare

A conference jointly organised by STPI and IIT BHU in Varanasi discussed artificial intelligence-based solutions for healthcare services and technology-driven innovation.

How refrigerator door gaskets help maintain cooling and save power

Refrigerator door gaskets help keep cold air inside and warm air out, supporting cooling efficiency and reducing unnecessary power use.

Anthropic warns advanced AI models could copy themselves across systems

Anthropic has warned that future advanced AI models could copy themselves and install replicas on other computer systems, raising AI safety and cyber risk concerns.

India Develops Indigenous Early Warning System for Glacial Floods

Scientists at the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, have installed India’s first indigenous Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) early...

INST-Mohali Develops Sustainable Nanofibre Filter for Wastewater Treatment

Researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have developed a sustainable nanofibre-based filter designed to treat wastew...