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Scientists Develop New Infrared Photodiode Technology That Delivers Improved Responsiveness
Researchers have developed a new infrared photodiode that improves responsivity by 35% compared to previous germanium-based designs. This innovation can be manufactured using existing techniques and integrated into a range of technologies. The new device is expected to have a broad impact, from telecommunications to self-driving cars. The technolog...
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Biodegradable Microbeads Could Replace Plastic Exfoliants in Skincare Products
A new biodegradable microbead has been developed as a potential replacement for plastic exfoliants in skincare products. These polymer-based beads break down into molecules resembling sugars and amino acids, making them environmentally safe. When tested on pig skin, the beads demonstrated superior performance in removing permanent marker and eyelin...
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Netflix's Yo Yo Honey Singh OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
Netflix is all set to release Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, a documentary on the rapper's life and career, on 20 December. The film will explore his musical journey, personal struggles, and ultimate comeback. Directed by Mozez Singh and produced by Sikhya Entertainment, the project features interviews with family, friends, and industry insiders. Fans ...
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The Roshans OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
Netflix presents The Roshans, a docu-series chronicling the story of Bollywood’s Roshan family. Spanning three generations, the series delves into the contributions of Roshan Lal Nagrath, Rakesh Roshan, Rajesh Roshan and Hrithik Roshan. Directed by Shashi Ranjan, it features insights from family members and industry colleagues. This intimate port...
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Ocean Acidification Study: Carbon Emissions Driving Deeper Chemical Changes in Oceans
A study in Science Advances by researchers from ETH Zurich highlights the escalating depth of ocean acidification, driven by carbon emissions since the industrial era. By 2014, acidification had penetrated to an average depth of 1,000 metres, with some regions affected as deep as 1,500 metres. Using a 3D model, the study explores the altered marine...
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China's Richest Man Slams E-Commerce Giants, Government Over Pricing System
Zhong Shanshan, the richest man in China, has lambasted online shopping platforms for triggering price wars that have severely impacted industries amid the country's ongoing economic slump.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says 'The Age of AI Has Started'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated on Saturday that the global collaboration and cooperation in technology would persist, even if the new US administration under President-elect Donald Trump enforces stricter export controls on advanced computing products. "We have entered the age of AI. It's a new era of computing that will affect every industry and e...
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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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Scientists Develop New Infrared Photodiode Technology That Delivers Improved Responsiveness
Researchers have developed a new infrared photodiode that improves responsivity by 35% compared to previous germanium-based designs. This innovation can be manufactured using existing techniques and integrated into a range of technologies. The new device is expected to have a broad impact, from telecommunications to self-driving cars. The technolog...
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Biodegradable Microbeads Could Replace Plastic Exfoliants in Skincare Products
A new biodegradable microbead has been developed as a potential replacement for plastic exfoliants in skincare products. These polymer-based beads break down into molecules resembling sugars and amino acids, making them environmentally safe. When tested on pig skin, the beads demonstrated superior performance in removing permanent marker and eyelin...
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Netflix's Yo Yo Honey Singh OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
Netflix is all set to release Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, a documentary on the rapper's life and career, on 20 December. The film will explore his musical journey, personal struggles, and ultimate comeback. Directed by Mozez Singh and produced by Sikhya Entertainment, the project features interviews with family, friends, and industry insiders. Fans ...
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The Roshans OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
Netflix presents The Roshans, a docu-series chronicling the story of Bollywood’s Roshan family. Spanning three generations, the series delves into the contributions of Roshan Lal Nagrath, Rakesh Roshan, Rajesh Roshan and Hrithik Roshan. Directed by Shashi Ranjan, it features insights from family members and industry colleagues. This intimate port...
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Ocean Acidification Study: Carbon Emissions Driving Deeper Chemical Changes in Oceans
A study in Science Advances by researchers from ETH Zurich highlights the escalating depth of ocean acidification, driven by carbon emissions since the industrial era. By 2014, acidification had penetrated to an average depth of 1,000 metres, with some regions affected as deep as 1,500 metres. Using a 3D model, the study explores the altered marine...
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China's Richest Man Slams E-Commerce Giants, Government Over Pricing System
Zhong Shanshan, the richest man in China, has lambasted online shopping platforms for triggering price wars that have severely impacted industries amid the country's ongoing economic slump.
-
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says 'The Age of AI Has Started'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated on Saturday that the global collaboration and cooperation in technology would persist, even if the new US administration under President-elect Donald Trump enforces stricter export controls on advanced computing products. "We have entered the age of AI. It's a new era of computing that will affect every industry and e...
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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...
-
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.
-
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.
