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Study Finds Industrial Aerosols May Cause Local Snowfall by Freezing Clouds
A new study led by the University of Tartu has shown that industrial emissions, particularly aerosol particles, can influence local snowfall by triggering ice formation in supercooled clouds. Using satellite and ground-based radar observations, researchers found that factories, including cement plants and power stations, may cause localised snow pl...
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Record Greenhouse Gas Levels In 2023 Signal Decades Of Warming: Report
The 2024 Greenhouse Gas Bulletin highlights that both industrial emissions and reduced forest absorption have accelerated this increase.
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"India Is Very, Very Dear To World's Computer Industry": Nvidia CEO
India, a country "dear" to the world's computer industry, is set to witness 20 times growth in compute capacities in 2024, and will soon be exporting impactful AI solutions, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang said on Thursday.
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BTS Member J-hope Finishes Mandatory South Korean Military Service
K-pop megastar J-hope from BTS ended eighteen months of South Korean military service Thursday, with his bandmate embracing him and dozens of fans turning up to celebrate his return to the industry.
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Bumble Bees Suffering From Loss of Smell After Heat Waves Struck the Planet Last Year, Finds Study
Extreme heat waves are not only a growing threat to humans but also to vital pollinators like bumble bees. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals that heat waves can significantly impair bumble bees' ability to detect the scents of flowers they depend on for food. This discovery raises concerns about the potentia...
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MIT Engineers Create Miniature Zinc-Air Batteries for Cell-Sized Robots, Revolutionising Autonomous Technology
MIT engineers have made a significant breakthrough with the development of a tiny zinc-air microbattery, measuring just 0.1 millimetres in length and 0.002 millimetres thick, about the width of a human hair. This innovative battery captures oxygen from the air to oxidise zinc, generating a potential of up to 1 volt, which is sufficient to operate s...
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Chinese Scientists Suggest Drilling Holes In Plane's Wing To Reduce Sonic Booms
This innovative solution could revolutionise the aviation industry, enabling faster-than-sound travel while minimising the negative impacts associated with it.
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Explained: How New Long Term Capital Gains Tax Options Will Boost Real Estate Market
The government's decision to allow taxpayers to pick between two long-term property transactions has brought cheers to the real estate industry, with experts saying that this move will have a very profound impact on both homeowners and homebuyers.
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Video Games Face Delay After Actors Go on Strike Over AI Use, but GTA 6 Reportedly Won't Be Impacted
Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto 6 was earlier believed to be affected by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA video game actors’ strike. A new report, however, has confirmed that the hotly anticipated game won't be impacted by the SAG-AFTRA action.
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Philippine Tanker Carrying 1.4 Million Litres Of Oil Capsizes In Manila Bay
A Philippine-flagged tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil capsized and sank off Manila on Thursday, authorities said, as they raced against time to contain the spill.
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SpiceJet Says Services Up Again After "Resolution" Of Microsoft Outage
SpiceJet said late on Friday that all its systems at airports, ticket bookings and call centres are up and running smoothly after a "successful resolution" of a Microsoft outage that impacted the aviation industry all through the day.
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CO2-Derived Butter Tastes Authentic, Says Startup Challenging Traditional Dairy
This plant-based butter aims to reduce environmental impact by avoiding emissions from cows and some plant-based alternatives.
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OTT Releases This Week: Kota Factory Season 3, Bigg Boss OTT Season 3, Bad Cop, and More
Great Indian Kapil Show is having its first season finale on Saturday with Kartik Aaryan and his mother as guests.
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Reliance, Energy Stocks Lead Surge In Shares Ahead Of Lok Sabha Election Results
Lok Sabha PolIs: Indian shares surged on Monday, led by financials, index heavyweight Reliance Industries and energy stocks, after exit polls projected a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in the recently concluded elections
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Opinion | Why India Needs A 'Ministry Of AI'
Unlike the Industrial Revolution, which unfolded over centuries, or the digital revolution, where we had a few decades to adapt, the AI revolution is racing at an unprecedented pace, deeply impacting every aspect of society and economy.
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Study Finds Industrial Aerosols May Cause Local Snowfall by Freezing Clouds
A new study led by the University of Tartu has shown that industrial emissions, particularly aerosol particles, can influence local snowfall by triggering ice formation in supercooled clouds. Using satellite and ground-based radar observations, researchers found that factories, including cement plants and power stations, may cause localised snow pl...
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Record Greenhouse Gas Levels In 2023 Signal Decades Of Warming: Report
The 2024 Greenhouse Gas Bulletin highlights that both industrial emissions and reduced forest absorption have accelerated this increase.
-
"India Is Very, Very Dear To World's Computer Industry": Nvidia CEO
India, a country "dear" to the world's computer industry, is set to witness 20 times growth in compute capacities in 2024, and will soon be exporting impactful AI solutions, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang said on Thursday.
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BTS Member J-hope Finishes Mandatory South Korean Military Service
K-pop megastar J-hope from BTS ended eighteen months of South Korean military service Thursday, with his bandmate embracing him and dozens of fans turning up to celebrate his return to the industry.
-
Bumble Bees Suffering From Loss of Smell After Heat Waves Struck the Planet Last Year, Finds Study
Extreme heat waves are not only a growing threat to humans but also to vital pollinators like bumble bees. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals that heat waves can significantly impair bumble bees' ability to detect the scents of flowers they depend on for food. This discovery raises concerns about the potentia...
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MIT Engineers Create Miniature Zinc-Air Batteries for Cell-Sized Robots, Revolutionising Autonomous Technology
MIT engineers have made a significant breakthrough with the development of a tiny zinc-air microbattery, measuring just 0.1 millimetres in length and 0.002 millimetres thick, about the width of a human hair. This innovative battery captures oxygen from the air to oxidise zinc, generating a potential of up to 1 volt, which is sufficient to operate s...
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Chinese Scientists Suggest Drilling Holes In Plane's Wing To Reduce Sonic Booms
This innovative solution could revolutionise the aviation industry, enabling faster-than-sound travel while minimising the negative impacts associated with it.
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Explained: How New Long Term Capital Gains Tax Options Will Boost Real Estate Market
The government's decision to allow taxpayers to pick between two long-term property transactions has brought cheers to the real estate industry, with experts saying that this move will have a very profound impact on both homeowners and homebuyers.
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Video Games Face Delay After Actors Go on Strike Over AI Use, but GTA 6 Reportedly Won't Be Impacted
Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto 6 was earlier believed to be affected by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA video game actors’ strike. A new report, however, has confirmed that the hotly anticipated game won't be impacted by the SAG-AFTRA action.
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Philippine Tanker Carrying 1.4 Million Litres Of Oil Capsizes In Manila Bay
A Philippine-flagged tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil capsized and sank off Manila on Thursday, authorities said, as they raced against time to contain the spill.
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SpiceJet Says Services Up Again After "Resolution" Of Microsoft Outage
SpiceJet said late on Friday that all its systems at airports, ticket bookings and call centres are up and running smoothly after a "successful resolution" of a Microsoft outage that impacted the aviation industry all through the day.
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CO2-Derived Butter Tastes Authentic, Says Startup Challenging Traditional Dairy
This plant-based butter aims to reduce environmental impact by avoiding emissions from cows and some plant-based alternatives.
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OTT Releases This Week: Kota Factory Season 3, Bigg Boss OTT Season 3, Bad Cop, and More
Great Indian Kapil Show is having its first season finale on Saturday with Kartik Aaryan and his mother as guests.
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Reliance, Energy Stocks Lead Surge In Shares Ahead Of Lok Sabha Election Results
Lok Sabha PolIs: Indian shares surged on Monday, led by financials, index heavyweight Reliance Industries and energy stocks, after exit polls projected a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in the recently concluded elections
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Opinion | Why India Needs A 'Ministry Of AI'
Unlike the Industrial Revolution, which unfolded over centuries, or the digital revolution, where we had a few decades to adapt, the AI revolution is racing at an unprecedented pace, deeply impacting every aspect of society and economy.
